Research Associate M & C

, India

Job Family Group:

Research and Development

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

October 9, 2026

Business Unit:

Downstream and Renewables

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

Where you fit?

This Materials & Corrosion research associate position is a laboratory oriented role to test the corrosion, mechanical and physical properties of materials which are of interest to Shell. This position requires assisting in designing, building, and conducting laboratory tests of materials in a wide variety of chemical environments, including those at high temperature and/or high pressure (some involving hydrogen sulfide), and providing contributions to failure analyses.

 

What’s you’ll be doing

The Materials and Corrosion Research Associate is expected to:

•  Safely conduct laboratory testing, including sample preparation, test setup, test progress monitoring, data collection, documentation, and reporting.
• Testing of materials in various chemical environments, especially electrochemical testing, immersion testing in high pressure autoclave using toxic gases
• Maintain testing equipment, perform data acquisition/recording/documentation per departmental quality and safety requirements
• Be the owner for all equipment in the relevant area, responsible for ensuring smooth functioning of equipment and all related documentation
• Execute laboratory maintenance or new /revamp projects (Management of Change) with required safety systems (ex. Lock Out and Tag Out (LOTO), engineering controls, administrative controls, portable and fixed detection, F&G systems etc.
• Perform operation of process control and run data acquisition systems. 
• Timely deliver validated and reduced data/reports to project leader.
• Be responsible for modifying experimental units and maintaining all required documentation.

 

What we need from you?

 

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree in Mechanical or Metallurgy.  
• A minimum of 4 years of industry/site experience including a minimum of one year of experience of materials compatibility testing, mechanical testing in a corrosion laboratory environment. 
• Experience in various forms of mechanical and metallurgical testing. 
• Experiences in the areas of corrosion testing including working with autoclave will be given extra weightage. 
• Demonstrated skilled proficiency in evaluating equipment design and installation. Have understanding on PEFS drawings, circuit diagrams, PEFS, P&IDs, operation and maintenance manuals of OEMs etc. as per Shell and International Standards. 
• Have a good grasp on mechanical and metallurgical aspects of various materials as commonly used in oil and gas industry
• Familiarity with STCB site operations, HSE management systems, permit-to-work, how to raise MOC, RAMS, Sphera Cloud etc is essential for this role. 
• Willingness and ability to learn new things and adapt it to the own work environment. 
• Experience with laboratory testing and handling of chemicals
• Understanding of Shell DEP/ASME/ASTM/NACE standards 
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects and job duties
• Experiences in establishing laboratory, setting up test equipment’s in a multinational company’s laboratory environment is preferred 
  
  

Important soft skills include: Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to listen well, ability to adapt quickly in a cross-cultural environment, good organizational skills, self-motivated to learn, successful experience working as part of a team being comfortable with change and being able to respond rapidly to it. Results oriented and Customer focused. Excellent team player – collaboration with various teams in-house and across various Shell locations is expected. 

 

This position is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in a technology field that is of key importance for the current and future of Shell's business. In the selection process, personal characteristics of curiosity, eagerness to learn and delivery mindset will be important considerations. 
 

• Knowledge: Mechanical and metallurgy aspects of metals, Corrosion testing, basics of electrochemistry to run experiments
• Knowledge: Project management, Execution and Deployment
• Knowledge: Mechanical design of equipment, Materials Compatibility Testing, Corrosion Testing, Mechanical testing and laboratory environment
• Knowledge: Management of Change (MOC), RAMS, Engineering and HSSE controls, Working with toxic gases in high pressure and temperature conditions. 

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Shell in India

 

Shell is a diversified energy company in India with 13,000 employees, and presence in Integrated Gas, Downstream, Power, Renewable and Upstream. Additionally, we have deep capabilities in R&D, digitalization, and business operations.

 

Our global strategy, Powering Progress, is designed to generate value for our shareholders, customers, and the wider society, and focuses on creating more value with less emissions. The strategy supports our purpose of providing more and cleaner energy solutions, with the aim of profitably transforming Shell into a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. As India moves towards its target of net-zero emissions by 2070, Shell India aims to play a leading role in securing vital energy for today, while investing in, and helping to build, the energy system of the future through strategic investments in the country.

 

Our Lubricants business serves over 50,000 consumers through a strong network of over 200 distributors, and operates an end-to-end value chain that spans conceptualization, development, and production at a world-class blending plant at Taloja. Through our 350-plus retail stations, we offer an integrated mobility experience including fuels, cafes, and convenience stores, with a prominent network of EV recharging facilities.

 

Shell owns and operates an LNG re-gasification terminal at Hazira, Surat, with a capacity of 5 MTPA and an LNG truck-loading unit that plays a crucial role in helping meet India’s growing demand for gas across sectors. In 2022, Shell acquired Spring Energy in a $1.55 billion deal to build an integrated energy transition business in the country. Spring is a leading renewable energy company in India which develops and manages solar, wind, and hybrid power generation facilities and infrastructure.

 

Our three capability centers across Bangalore and Chennai serve as a technology and innovation powerhouse for Shell globally, working as a delivery engine for core technical, digital, and finance processes: pioneering digital innovation and cutting-edge technologies across the energy sector. We also have strong academic partnerships and collaborations with leading universities and technology institutes to accelerate decarbonization efforts within the energy sector.

 

We are committed to positively contributing to the communities in which we operate through programs on STEM Education, Skilling, and Livelihood across India. We nurture and invest in startups developing initiatives focused on accelerating energy innovation through programs such as Shell E4 and Shell Eco-marathon. We also have strategic investments in new energy companies such as Husk Power, d.light, Orb Energy, and Cleantech Solar.

 

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