Roles and Core Responsibilities
- Researching and selecting suitable reinforcement materials (fibers, particles) and matrix resins.
- Developing new composite materials with specific properties (strength, weight, stiffness, etc.).
- Conducting material testing to evaluate performance and durability.
- Designing composite components and structures using advanced engineering software.
- Performing structural analysis to optimize component performance and weight.
- Ensuring compliance with design standards and regulations.
- Developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for composite components (lamination, moulding, curing, etc.).
- Implementing quality control measures to ensure product consistency.
- Conducting tests to evaluate composite component performance under various conditions (static, dynamic, environmental).
- Analysing test data to identify areas for improvement.
- Troubleshooting issues related to composite material processing, component performance, or manufacturing defects.
Openings for Freshers and Experienced > YES
Companies (You can work here)
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Involved in the development and application of composite materials for various defense applications, including advanced armor and structural components.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – Specializes in the design and manufacture of composite materials for military aircraft and helicopters, including airframes and rotor blades.
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) – Uses composite materials in the development of missiles and other defense systems, focusing on lightweight and high-strength components.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defence – Integrates composite materials into naval systems, missile systems, and land-based defense equipment.
- Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) – Applies composite technology in aerospace and defense systems, including aircraft structures and unmanned systems.
Subjects
- Composite Materials Science – Understanding the properties and behavior of composite materials, including fiber and matrix materials, and how they influence performance, strength, and durability.
- Structural Mechanics and Design – Knowledge of how composite materials are used in structural design, including stress analysis, failure modes, and load-bearing capacities. Proficiency in designing and analyzing composite structures is essential.
- Manufacturing Processes for Composites – Familiarity with manufacturing techniques for composites, such as layup, curing, and bonding. Understanding of processes like hand layup, automated fiber placement (AFP), and resin transfer molding (RTM) is crucial for developing high-quality composite components.
Software
- ANSYS Composite PrepPost – For composite material analysis and simulation, including lamination analysis, stress testing, and failure prediction in composite structures.
- HyperWorks (Altair) – For advanced finite element analysis (FEA) of composite materials, including optimization and simulation of composite layups and structures.
- CATIA or SolidWorks – For 3D modeling and design of composite structures, including CAD modeling, assembly, and analysis of composite components.