Position Purpose
The Chemical Engineer will be responsible to do Process Engineering for Flow Technology and lead the Pilot Team in scale up activities up to commercial scale
Key Responsibilities
- Process Optimization & Development: Assessing current operations to identify bottlenecks and developing solutions that increase productivity at pilot scale
Ensure on time delivery of assigned project in terms of:
- On time delivery with target yield and quality.
- Well versed in scale up / scale down modules
- Having Expertise in Design of Experiments (DOEs)
- Smooth scale-up up to KL/PP & Production Scale
- Hands on experience in scale up & Engineering Calculations
- Design & Implementation: Designing, modifying, and testing new equipment and production procedures.
- Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Diagnosing, Troubleshooting, and resolving machinery or process malfunctions, often acting quickly to minimize downtime.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Collecting data on process efficiency, costs, and budgets to prepare reports for senior management.
- Documentation & Training: Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training production staff on new procedures or equipment.
- Project Management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering projects.
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and manuals.
- Scale Up/Tech Transfer:
- Scale up & Transfer the technology at KL/PP & Commercial Scale
- Prepare required technical documents, MFRs & IOMs
- Compliance & Safety
- Ensure systems meet regulatory requirements and safety standards.
- Train operators and technicians on proper use of instrumentation systems.
Purpose:
• Inspire & motivate employees through demonstrated commitment to PI's values, vision & mission and exemplifying effective leadership, initiative and persistence needed to accomplish goals and objectives
• Drive collaboration and cross-functional networking for the entire team
People
- Foster an environment of knowledge sharing within the Team
Maintain healthy working relationships with the related teams and departments.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in chemical technology / Engineering, or related field
Previous Experience
- 12-16 Years of Industrial Experience.
Industry to be hired from
- Agro chemicals/fine chemicals/ pharma-API/ Specialty chemicals
Functional Competencies
- Experience in handling different types of Flow reactor
- Experience in handling different types of Pumps
- Expertise with Chemical process developments, Scale up & Tech Transfer.
- Strong Process Chemistry Knowledge
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Well versed in engineering calculations
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage projects.
Behavioral and Leadership Competencies
- Ability to establish rapport, credibility and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to quickly understand various Instrument related problems
- Ability to work under pressure and adjust priorities in a fast changing environment
