INTRODUCTION
The course in Polymer (plastics and rubbers)
Technology deals with materials and the
application which ranges from construction,
Packing, decorative items to automobiles,
Aircraft, etc.
COURSES
B.E. Polymer Science and Chemical Technology
B.E. Polymer Technology
B. Tech Polymer Science and Technology
M.E. Polymer Technology
M. Tech Polymer Science and Technology
PH. D Polymer Science and Technology
ELIGIBILITY
10+2 with biology, maths and chemistry. For IITs, It is mandatory to qualify in the Joint Entrance Examinations (J.E.E). The duration of this course is 4 years
INSTITUTES/UNIVERSITIES
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Sangrur, Punjab
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi
Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Pune
National Institute of Technology, Calicut
Delhi College of Engineering, New Delhi
University College of Engineering, Thodupuzha, Kerala
VRS & YRN College of Technology, Department of Oil Technology, Chirala, Andhra Pradesh
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR POLYMER ENGINEERING
A Polymer Engineering professional should have the following essential skills:
He should have a creative mind.
The Polymer Engineer or technician should have the ability to analyze every aspect of the manufacturing process of a polymer product.
He should have inquisitive mind throughout his career.
He must always pay attention towards every step of the manufacturing process of the Polymer products and the operational procedure of the handling of manufacturing products.
The Polymer Engineer/Technician must have the ability to work in a team.
The ability to communicate in the English language (verbal and writing) is mandatory.
Sound knowledge in science subjects like physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
Additionally, you should be well familiar with computer science which is indispensable in any Engineering education.
Last but not the least he must always remain updated about the latest scientific development in the field of Polymer Science.
You should always keep sufficient knowledge about the Polymer technology which is changing continuously.
You should always strive to learn new techniques & technologies about this field by attending different short courses, seminars arranged by the Industry & different scientific communities from time to time.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR POLYMER ENGINEERING
Coordinate senior development engineer to implement all new products and provide support to all new applications conduct various laboratory studies to analyze all data and prepare technical reports.
Manage multiple development programs and utilize various processing techniques to design all data for all customers and development programs.
Administer and analyze all data for all customers and technical management and recommend investigations for all polymer processes.
Monitor all customer issues and assist to identify and resolve issues effectively and assist senior staff to develop resolution for all issues.
Maintain all product improvement policies and promote efficient and safe lab operations to resolve same and ensure adherence to all site safety regulations.
Design new materials as per customer requirements and manage communication with all suppliers to design new compounds and maintain expert knowledge on same.
Analyze and recommend improvements to all materials to increase efficiency of all polymer processes and collaborate with process engineering team to forecast requirements.
Design and recommend innovative improvements to all processes and monitor all competitor activities and determine all quality specifications for all new materials.
Provide support to all business units and provide support to all plastic injection molding techniques.