Scientist Industrial Design

JOB TITLE: Research Engineer/ Scientist Industrial Design

ORG UNIT NAME: Specialties SBU - T&I – Global Application Technology

LOCATION (CITY/COUNTRY): Bengaluru, India

JOB PURPOSE

We’re looking for a creative problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of design and technology. At SABIC Specialties, you’ll shape the future of applications across mobility, electronics, healthcare, infrastructure, and industrial markets - turning specialty materials into breakthrough products.

This isn’t just about designing objects. It’s about imagining possibilities, visualizing concepts, and building prototypes that inspire customers and set new standards in industrial design.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead design innovation: Spot opportunities in key industries and translate them into compelling concepts to influence customers.
• Visual storytelling: Sketch, render, and model ideas that communicate vision instantly to stakeholders.
• Prototype creation: Build and test tangible solutions that prove the power of SABIC materials using 3D printing / CNC machining.
• CMF exploration: Apply cutting-edge Color, Material, Finish trends to elevate plastics applications.
• Collaborative design: Work with internal designer, application engineers, marketers, and global teams to deliver holistic solutions.
• IP contribution: Shape proprietary designs and contribute to patents that protect innovation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A master’s degree in industrial design or Product Design
• 3 - 6 years of experience in product development - from concept to commercialization.
• A strong portfolio showcasing industrial design projects, especially with thermoplastics.
• Expertise in sketching, rendering, and CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, Photoshop, Keyshot, Blender).
• Experience in designing for automotive, electronics, healthcare, or infrastructure.
• Hands-on knowledge of prototyping technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical ideas into market-ready solutions.
• Quest to learn, adopt new things and self-driven mindset is desired.

ABOUT SABIC

SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. SABIC manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products:  chemicals, commodity and high-performance plastics, Agri-nutrients and metals.

SABIC supports its customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, Agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy. Production in 2019 was 72.6 million metric tons.

SABIC has more than 33,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, SABIC has 12,540 global patent filings, and has significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement

SABIC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as such will not discriminate in its employment practices, including recruiting and hiring practices, based on a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.