About Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation
Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation (A unit of Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd.) is a pioneering electrical and automation brand with a rich legacy of over 70 years in India. We offer comprehensive portfolio of low-voltage switchgear, medium-voltage switchgear, automation solutions, software, and services catering to diverse segments, including homes, agriculture, buildings, infrastructure, and industry.
L&T Switchgear is now Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation.
Position: Manager - Plastic Technology
Educational Qualification & Exp - Diploma in Polymers/Plastics Technology with min 10 years of experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Polymers/Plastics Technology wit min 8 years of experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Extensive knowledge of polymer physics and polymer chemistry; adept at formulating a diverse array of high-performance insulating materials including Unsaturated Polyester (SMC & DMC), Thermoset Injection Molding Compound (Polyester Melamine, Phenol Formaldehyde, Epoxy, and Silicones).
- Proficient in understanding the correlation between the physical/chemical properties of inorganic materials and their influence on polymer performance.
- Provide guidance to product designers for plastic material selection, component design, and mold design.
- Offer expertise in processing know-how and testing support.
- Engage in cost reduction/value engineering projects and create process sheets.
- Conduct thermal analysis of polymeric materials and components for competitive product benchmarking/reverse engineering, failure analysis, fingerprinting, and quality assessment.
- Skilled in establishing standard polymer test methods and capable of training laboratory personnel to ensure precise results.
- Collaborate with material suppliers to fulfill custom requirements for composite material and process development, aligning with business objectives and quality improvement.
- Provide support to other product groups and focus on green materials/products and diverse environmental compliance mandates.
- Train self and design team by developing training modules, presentations, and conducting demonstrations and hands-on sessions as needed.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Resourceful
- Organized & working with diverse team at different manufacturing locations
- Oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively handle multiple priorities.
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Schedule: Full-time
Req: 0093DA