R&D - Material Science Analyst

Location: Hyderabad, On-site role

Department: Research & Development

Type: Full-time

About CHILTIER

CHILTIER is pioneering advanced cooling vests designed to keep people comfortable and productive in hot environments. We are looking for a dedicated Material Science Analyst (R&D) to help us develop and integrate high-performance materials that drive innovation in wearable cooling technology.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and test advanced materials (polymers, textiles, phase-change materials, thermal conductors, etc.) for application in personal cooling products.
• Optimize material selection for durability, breathability, comfort, and thermal regulation.
• Conduct lab testing and validation of material performance under real-world conditions.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration of materials into product designs.
• Explore sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to align with company values.
• Lead individual R&D projects, including experiment design, execution, documentation, and reporting.
• Provide clear, data-driven reports and present findings to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends and breakthroughs in material science, nanotechnology, and smart textiles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Material Science, Materials Engineering, or related field from a highly rated engineering institute.
• Strong knowledge of polymers, composites, coatings, and textiles.
• Experience in lab-based material characterization and performance testing (thermal conductivity, tensile strength, etc.).
• Familiarity with smart textiles, wearable materials, or thermal regulation technologies is a strong plus.
• Self-starter with proven ability to manage R&D projects independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with ambitious goals.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.

Interested candidates can share their profile to merlyn.jude@psyxi.in