Scientist - Processing Simulation

JOB TITLE: Scientist - Processing Simulation

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

LOCATION (CITY/COUNTRY): Bengaluru, India

JOB PURPOSE

We’re seeking a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in tooling, plastic part design, and injection molding simulations. At SABIC Specialties, you’ll use advanced CAE tools like Moldflow/Moldex, Hypermesh, SolidWorks, CATIA to evaluate mold-filling, optimize designs, and deliver innovative thermoplastic applications across mobility, electronics, healthcare, infrastructure, and industrial markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Mold-filling simulations: Lead projects using Moldflow/Moldex and related CAE tools to evaluate and optimize injection molding processes.
• Plastic design & tooling: Apply knowledge of thermoplastics, tooling, and molding processes to deliver robust customer solutions.
• Problem-solving: Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, identify root causes, and provide simulation-driven fixes.
• Collaboration: Work with global teams and customers to deliver processing insights that differentiate SABIC.
• Validation: Align predictive models with experimental results for accuracy and reliability.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• PhD/MS/M.Tech in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Polymer Science, or related fields.
• 5–8 years’ experience in plastic application development for automotive or industrial markets.
• Strong expertise in injection molding, tooling, and thermoplastic processing.
• Hands-on experience with Moldflow/Moldex, Hypermesh, and CAD tools (SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Solid understanding of polymer rheology, strength of materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret results, optimize designs, and communicate technical insights effectively.

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.