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Technical Consultant – Polymer Compounds & Applications

  • 15-20 Hrs/Week
  • Remote - India
  • 2 months
  • Project posted on: 27/10/2026
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Technical Consultant – Polymer Compounds & Applications

  • Research and Development
  • Product Engineering (Physical Products)

Remote - India
tooltip_icon_dark Open to consultants anywhere in India

15-20 Hrs/Week

2 months

 27/10/2026

Assignment Details

We are seeking an experienced polymer industry professional to provide technical support during initial customer consultations with plastics processors and manufacturers in the United States. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Participate in virtual technical consultations with prospective U.S. customers alongside the client. 
  • Lead or support technical discussions to understand customer applications, existing materials, processing methods, performance requirements, and material-related challenges. 
  • Ask relevant technical questions to identify application requirements, processing constraints, and opportunities for material optimization. 
  • Provide preliminary technical guidance on polymer selection, material properties, compound formulations, and processing considerations. 
  • Discuss potential material alternatives, including existing grades, modified formulations, and application-specific compounds. 
  • Support discussions involving engineering thermoplastics such as PP, PE, PA6, PA66, PBT, ABS, PC, PC/ABS, and thermoplastic elastomers. 
  • Address preliminary technical questions related to glass-filled and mineral-filled compounds, flame-retardant formulations, impact modification, color masterbatches, and functional additives. 
  • Help translate customer discussions into clear technical requirement summaries for subsequent material sourcing and supplier evaluation. 
  • Identify additional technical information, testing requirements, or qualification considerations necessary to evaluate potential material solutions. 
  • Assist with reviewing supplier technical datasheets and proposed material specifications when required. 
  • Provide concise meeting summaries, technical observations, and recommended follow-up actions.

Skills Required

Skills Required
 

  • Strong knowledge of engineering thermoplastics, polymer compounding, material properties, additives, and plastics processing. 
  • Experience in material selection, injection molding, application development, and troubleshooting polymer-related issues. 
  • Ability to understand customer requirements, interpret technical datasheets, evaluate materials, and recommend suitable solutions. 
  • Excellent spoken English, clear pronunciation, and confidence in conducting technical consultations with U.S.-based customers. 
  • Preferably 8–15+ years of relevant industry experience; must be based in India and available during U.S. business hours. 

Industry

Chemicals & Adhesives, Professional Services - Consulting

Experience Required:

9+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Engineering Thermoplastics
  • Polymer Compounding
  • Customer Experience
  • Technical Services
  • Polymer Engineering
  • Injection Molding

No of open positions:

1

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