Research Associate, Materials and Corrosion, Shell Technology Centre Bangalore
Job Description
Shell is hiring a Research Associate in materials and corrosion at Shell Technology Centre Bangalore. This is a lab role. You will test how metals behave in harsh chemical environments, including high-pressure autoclaves. The posting ends on 19 October 2026, so apply soon.
At a glance
- Position: Research Associate M & C (req. R211067), full time, regular
- Team: Research and Development, Downstream and Renewables
- Where: Shell Technology Centre Bangalore (STCB)
- Level: Listed as Early Careers; asks for 4+ years of industry experience
- Posted: 9 October 2026
- Apply: 19 October 2026 (the end date on Shell’s job board)
What the Shell materials and corrosion Research Associate will do
- Help design, build and run lab tests on materials in many chemical environments, some at high temperature and pressure, some with hydrogen sulfide
- Run electrochemical tests and immersion tests in high-pressure autoclaves with toxic gases
- Prepare samples, set up tests, monitor them, collect data and report results to the project leader
- Contribute to failure analyses
- Own and maintain the test equipment in your area, with full documentation
- Carry out lab upgrades under Management of Change, with lock-out tag-out, gas detection and other safety controls
- Run process control and data acquisition systems, and modify test units
Why this role matters
Corrosion decides how long pipelines, plants and hydrogen systems last. Hands-on autoclave and electrochemical testing is a scarce skill in India. This role builds it inside one of the largest energy R&D centres in the country.
What Shell is looking for
- A B.E. or equivalent degree in mechanical engineering or metallurgy
- At least 4 years of industry or site experience, including at least 1 year of materials compatibility and mechanical testing in a corrosion lab
- Mechanical and metallurgical testing, and the metallurgy of oil and gas materials
- Reading PEFS, P&IDs, circuit diagrams and OEM manuals; judging equipment design and installation
- Lab testing and chemical handling; Shell DEP, ASME, ASTM and NACE standards
- Shell lists familiarity with STCB site operations, permit-to-work, MOC, RAMS and Sphera Cloud as essential
Nice to have
- Corrosion testing with autoclaves (given extra weight)
- Setting up labs and test equipment in a multinational company’s lab
Pay and location
The posting gives no salary. It is a full-time regular role at Shell Technology Centre Bangalore. Shell says it may withdraw a posting before its closing date, so do not wait.
How to apply
Apply through the official Shell page. The closing date is 19 October 2026 (the end date on Shell’s job board).
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Hiring institution: Shell
Official advertisement: shell.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
How to prepare for this application
- Lead with autoclave work. Give pressures, temperatures and gases you have handled safely.
- Name your test standards. NACE TM0177, TM0284 and ASTM G-series tests are good examples.
- Show safety habits. Describe permit-to-work, LOTO and gas detection you have used.
- Prepare a failure analysis story. Walk through one case from sample to root cause.
- Apply quickly. The posting ends on 19 October 2026.
About Shell
Shell is a global energy company. In India it has about 13,000 employees, according to the posting. Shell Technology Centre Bangalore is one of Shell's main research and technology hubs.
