Product Developer - Abrasives Systems Division

3M

Bangalore, India
Master's or phd in materials science
7-10 years r&d experience
Nonwoven and coated abrasive development
The role focuses on developing, engineering, and localizing nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products from concept to commercialization

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on developing, engineering, and localizing nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products from concept to commercialization.
  • Candidates must possess deep materials science knowledge and hands-on experience with wet chemistry, coating, and curing processes.
  • The position requires collaborating with global teams to translate innovation into robust, manufacturable products aligned with regional market needs.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on developing, engineering, and localizing nonwoven, coated, and portable bonded abrasive products from concept to commercialization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's or PhD in Materials Science
  • 7-10 years R&D experience
  • Nonwoven and coated abrasive development
  • Thermoset resin systems expertise
  • Wet chemistry and formulation skills
  • Pilot-scale trial validation
  • Stage-gate commercialization process

Nice-to-have

  • Patent generation and IP disclosures
  • Cost-sensitive market localization
  • Cross-functional global leadership
  • Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
  • Continuous improvement passion

Key Requirements

  • Master's or PhD degree required
  • 7-10 years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with phenolic, epoxy, urethane resins

Work Rights

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