Technology specialist

Belt Technology Specialist (Rubber & PU Endless Belts)

Location: Punjab

Industry: Industrial Rubber Products / Power Transmission Belts / Polymer Engineering

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established and reputed manufacturer of industrial power transmission products, specializing in high-performance rubber and polyurethane belts for diverse industrial applications. The company is known for its strong focus on product innovation, quality, advanced manufacturing processes, and customer-centric engineering solutions.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Belt Technology Specialist to lead the development and manufacturing of Endless Poly-V Belts, Timing Belts, Flat Transmission Belts, Caterpillar Belts, and related polymer-based products.

The successful candidate will play a key role in product design, polymer formulation, tooling development, process optimization, prototype validation, and manufacturing support.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

Design and develop endless rubber and polyurethane belt products. Develop belt geometry, rib profiles, tooth profiles, reinforcement structures, and product specifications. Select suitable elastomers, reinforcement cords, yarns, and textile materials. Identify and develop suitable raw material and component vendors.

Material & Process Engineering

Develop rubber and polymer formulations. Optimize calendaring, extrusion, moulding, winding, bonding, curing, and vulcanisation processes. Develop tooling, moulds, mandrels, and manufacturing fixtures.

Production & Process Improvement

Support prototype development and pilot production. Improve manufacturing productivity, quality, and process capability. Troubleshoot product and process-related issues.

Testing & Quality

Validate products through tensile, fatigue, elongation, wear resistance, flexibility, and dynamic performance testing. Ensure compliance with applicable customer and industry standards.

Technical Documentation

Prepare product specifications, SOPs, technical drawings, validation reports, and process documentation. Provide technical support to production, sales, and customers.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Polymer Engineering, Rubber Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. Strong experience in industrial rubber or polyurethane belt manufacturing. Sound knowledge of: Rubber compounding PU/TPU processing Reinforcement textiles and cords Endless belt manufacturing Vulcanization and moulding technologies Hands-on exposure to CAD software such as Solid Works or Auto CAD. Knowledge of ISO/ASTM testing standards.

Preferred Skills

Product development of Timing Belts, Poly-V Belts, Flat Belts, Conveyor Belts, or Caterpillar Belts. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication, documentation, and cross-functional coordination abilities.