Job Title: Principal R&D Engineer – Concrete Sandwich Panel.
Location:
Modulus R&D Centre, Tambaram, Chennai (On-site)
Job Type:
Full-time
🚀 About Us
We are on a mission to revolutionise personal construction through cutting-edge scientific advancements and human-centric design. Our goal is to develop Modular Building Technology (MBT) that empowers and enriches customers’ lives.We are building the future, block by block:
Factory-born precision:
We envision modular systems created in controlled factory environments, ensuring exceptional quality.Intuitive assembly:
We design building blocks that snap together seamlessly, akin to LEGO®, empowering individuals with user-friendly construction experiences.Robust resilience:
Our systems are engineered to withstand harsh handling, extreme weather, and the test of time.Speed:
We transform construction timelines from months into hours.
🏗 The Role
Reporting directly to the CTO, you will lead the R&D efforts to "double down" on our proprietary
Precast Concrete Sandwich Panel System
. You will bridge the gap between advanced theoretical mechanics and scalable manufacturing. We are moving beyond traditional concrete; we need thin, lightweight, high-strength ferro cement composites analyzed with the rigor of aerospace engineering.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
1. Advanced Structural Analysis & FEA
- Lead the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) strategy for complex sandwich panel composites.
- 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.
- Apply
Fracture Mechanics
principles to predict crack propagation and durability in thin-walled ferro cement elements under dynamic loads (transportation and handling).
2. Material Research & System Development
- 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. - Design and optimise the "LEGO-like" connection mechanisms, ensuring they facilitate rapid assembly while maintaining structural continuity.
- Prototype and test insulation integration (stonewool, PUF/XPS/EPS) within concrete layers to ensure thermal efficiency without compromising structural integrity.
3. Validation & Scalability
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure designs are compatible with scalable, factory-based casting processes.
- Oversee physical lab testing (utilising the ecosystem at Modulus R&D centre to validate FEA models against real-world destruction tests.
🎓 Requirements
Must-Haves
Education:
M.Tech or PhD in Structural Engineering, Fracture Mechanics, or Material Science.Experience:
5+ years of hands-on experience in Precast Concrete design and R&D.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
.Mechanics:
Strong grasp of non-linear fracture mechanics and composite behaviour.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience working within a startup or high-growth R&D environment.
- Familiarity with modular/volumetric construction logistics.
- Coding skills (Python/MATLAB) for automating analysis workflows.
🧬 Our DNA (Core Values)
To thrive here, you must align with our values:
🎯 MBT Focus:
We are committed to building fast, safe, and intuitive technology. If it doesn't help the mission, it's out of scope.🔥 Intense and Scrappy:
We do the hard, unglamorous work with urgency. We are unpretentious and value what works over what looks fancy.💥 Scale is Magic:
We design for mass production. When in doubt, we scale it up.💖 Make Something People Love:
Our engineering must result in a transformative, positive effect on the end-user's life.🫂 Team Spirit:
We collaborate intensely. Our goals are perfectly aligned, even if our roles differ.🔑 Ownership:
Nothing is someone else’s problem.
You see a gap? You fill it.
🌟 Why Join Us?
Impact:
Work on technology that benefits all of humanity by solving the housing crisis through speed and quality.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.
Ready to build the future?
If you are a high-growth individual ready to do great things, apply now.
