R&D Engineer

Who are we looking for?

The R&D Engineer III will provide technical leadership for pilot plant operations, process optimization, and scale-up activities to support R&D and new product development programs.

This role is responsible for planning and executing experimental campaigns, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and product quality.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to translate laboratory innovations into scalable manufacturing processes.

The role will also supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians, evaluate new technologies and equipment, and contribute to the long-term development of pilot plant capabilities and operational excellence.

What will you be doing?

• Lead pilot plant operations, process optimization, and scale-up activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams to support R&D, product development, and project execution.
• Support Technical Scientists and project leaders in designing and executing experimental campaigns and DOE studies, while providing technical leadership in process monitoring, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and data interpretation.
• Apply principles of chemical reaction thermodynamics, kinetics, and reaction engineering to optimize processes and enable successful scale-up.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technicians in day-to-day pilot plant operations and experimental execution.
• Analyse process data to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency, while developing and maintaining process control strategies, operating procedures, and ISO-compliant documentation.
• Support process development, scale-up, and technology transfer from laboratory through pilot plant to manufacturing, including experimental execution, data analysis, technical reporting, and communication of recommendations to project teams and leadership.
• Manage pilot plant assets, resources, and operations, including equipment expansion, installation, commissioning, maintenance, reliability improvement, inventory management, and material flow, while implementing new technologies and automation solutions to enhance operational readiness and plant capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and regulatory requirements while fostering a strong safety culture.

Who are You?

Education

• B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in chemical process development, pilot plant operations, specialty chemicals / polymers / nanomaterials synthesis, process scale-up, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in pilot-scale process development, technology transfer, and process optimization.
• Strong hands-on expertise in chemical processing systems, unit operations, process equipment, and laboratory/pilot-scale operations.
• Experience applying reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and process engineering principles to process development and scale-up.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and experimental programs from concept through pilot-scale validation.

What competencies will you need?

• Strong knowledge of chemical process engineering, reaction engineering, thermodynamics, kinetics, and process scale-up.
• Experience with pilot plant operations, process optimization, technology transfer, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Proficiency in DOE, process data analysis, statistical tools, and process optimization.
• Strong understanding of process safety, EHS requirements, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to troubleshoot process, equipment, and product quality issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Hands-on experience with pilot-scale equipment, laboratory instrumentation, process control systems, and reliability practices.
• Strong planning, prioritization, stakeholder management, and project execution skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business functions.
• Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.

We are Offering...

• Competitive gross salary with an attractive performance-based bonus.
• Group Medical Insurance coverage of INR 5 lakhs for self, spouse, and up to two dependent children.
• Group Personal Accident Insurance.
• Group Term Life Insurance.
• Two complimentary meals on all working days.
• A professional work environment with opportunities for learning and career development.