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Principal Eng, Containers

Vantive
Bengaluru, India Posted Oct 27, 2026
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About this role

Principal Eng, Containers

Location – Whitefield, Bangalore

Shift – General

Job Responsibilities:

  • Will be responsible for leading product R&D and analytical activities (V&V) in order to execute global, cross-functional projects pertaining to polymeric materials
  • Should have a good understanding of polymer science & polymeric composites, be able to study their structure-property relationships and have an ability to understand chemical analysis data from methods such as, FTIR, NMR, ICP-OES etc., along with understanding of mechanical testing of materials, such as, tensile testing etc.
  • Should have exposure to mechanical design of industrial components – medical devices or otherwise- with polymeric materials
  • Should have the ability to carry out root cause analyses in case of product failures with little to no supervision
  • Will be responsible for project management which includes managing change controls –using Vantive’s in-house quality systems like TW8, TcU
  • Responsible for development and delivery of materials and mechanical testing, writing of verification test protocols, test cases and reports
  • The role would involve organization and presentation of technical work and deliverables to the global project team(s) in a well-planned manner with a clear logical flow
  • Will be able to leverage own expertise as well as inputs from others to identify and resolve critical issues
  • Will perform troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to material aspects of the products associated with field performance and manufacturing

Qualifications

  • Masters’ degree & 9+ years’ of relevant work experience or Bachelors degree & 11+ years in Polymer Science/Engineering/Chemical Engineering
  • Clear and effective communication (written, oral) and presentation skills.
  • Good stakeholder management (local and global)
  • A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables

Skills

  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

  • Project management experience

  • Proficient with polymeric materials’ testing methodologies, such as, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, tensile testing etc.

  • Solid computer skills: email, documentation and collaboration tools: e.g., WebEx, Teams, Microsoft Office products, etc.

  • Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work on multiple projects and priorities.

  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills.

  • Very adept at grasping and solving complex problems using root-cause analysis techniques.

  • Hands on experience in polymeric material’s testing is an added advantage

  • Ability to objectively identify technical solutions and make sound decisions.

  • Reasonable Accommodation

  • Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link (opens in new window)

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