Principle R&D Engineer - Concrete sandwich panel

Description

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure designs are compatible with scalable, factory-based casting processes.
• Apply Fracture Mechanics principles to predict crack propagation and durability in thin-walled ferro cement elements under dynamic loads (transportation and handling).
• Lead the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) strategy for complex sandwich panel composites.
• Oversee physical lab testing (utilising the ecosystem at Modulus R&D centre to validate FEA models against real-world destruction tests.
• Design and optimise the "LEGO-like" connection mechanisms, ensuring they facilitate rapid assembly while maintaining structural continuity.
• Simulate Mechanical properties, thermal bowing, shear connector behaviour, and long-term creep of concrete composite sandwich panel system using software like ABAQUS, ANSYS, or DIANA.
• Drive research into Ferro Cement and collaborate with the materials team to develop ultra-high-performance concrete mixes to achieve maximum strength-to-weight ratios.
• Prototype and test insulation integration (stonewool, PUF/XPS/EPS) within concrete layers to ensure thermal efficiency without compromising structural integrity.

Requirements

• Education: M.Tech or PhD in Structural Engineering, Fracture Mechanics, or Material Science.
• Intuitive assembly: We design building blocks that snap together seamlessly, akin to LEGO®, empowering individuals with user-friendly construction experiences.
• Mechanics: Strong grasp of non-linear fracture mechanics and composite behaviour.
• Factory-born precision: We envision modular systems created in controlled factory environments, ensuring exceptional quality.
• Familiarity with modular/volumetric construction logistics.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Precast Concrete design and R&D.
• Experience working within a startup or high-growth R&D environment.
• Technical Core: Deep expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of concrete structures.
• Specialisation: Proven research or work history involving Sandwich Panels and Ferro Cement/Textile Reinforced Concrete.
• Robust resilience: Our systems are engineered to withstand harsh handling, extreme weather, and the test of time.
• Coding skills (Python/MATLAB) for automating analysis workflows.

Benefits

• Ecosystem: Located at IITM Research Park, you will be at the heart of India’s premier deep-tech ecosystem, with access to world-class talent and facilities.
• Growth: Join a high-growth environment where you can truly make your mark.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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