Chemical Process Engineer

Job Description – Process Engineer

Industry: Agrochemical / Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Process Engineer with strong knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, scale-up, and plant optimization to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Operations: Monitor batch manufacturing operations; ensure smooth execution of reactions, distillation, crystallization, filtration and drying; review batch records and process parameters for SOP compliance.
• Process Optimization: Analyze yield, cycle time, raw material and utility consumption; identify improvement opportunities; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Scale-Up & Technology Transfer: Support scale-up from laboratory to pilot and commercial scale; participate in technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing; review SOP, BMR, PFD, BPR and related documents.
• Troubleshooting: Investigate low yield, off-spec material, filtration, crystallization, distillation, vacuum and drying issues; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Process Safety: Ensure safe handling of hazardous chemicals; participate in HAZOP and risk assessments; ensure compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
• Engineering & Technical Activities: Perform material and heat balance calculations; support optimization of reactors, condensers, heat exchangers, vacuum systems and other equipment.
• Documentation & Coordination: Prepare technical reports, process summaries and MIS; coordinate with Production, QA, EHS, Maintenance, Planning and R&D teams; support audits and regulatory documentation.

Qualification & Experience

• B.Tech / B.E. in Chemical Engineering.
• 2–6 years of experience in agrochemical, pharmaceutical, or specialty chemical manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience in batch process manufacturing.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of distillation, crystallization, filtration, drying, heat transfer and vacuum systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Understanding of process safety and hazardous chemical handling.
• Good understanding of PFD and P&ID.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and process calculations.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Practical problem-solving approach.
• Strong understanding of process behavior at commercial scale.
• Safety-conscious and responsible.
• Ability to work under production pressure.
• Willing to work closely with shop-floor teams.

Key Performance Areas

• Plant availability and productivity.
• Product yield and quality.
• Cost optimization and resource utilization.
• Implementation of process improvements.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.

Work Environment

• Chemical manufacturing plant environment.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and processes.
• Shift / rotational duties as per plant requirement.

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Skills Required
Heat Transfer, Pfd, Distillation, Process Safety, crystallization, Filtration, vacuum systems, Ms Excel