Job Summary

The R&D; Engineer I will support pilot plant and laboratory operations to enable the successful execution of R&D; and product development programs.

This role involves the hands-on operation of pilot plant equipment, execution of synthesis experiments and DOE studies, process monitoring, data collection, and accurate documentation while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day pilot plant operations and contribute to process troubleshooting, optimization, and scale-up activities, working closely with Technical Scientists, project leaders, and engineers to translate laboratory developments into pilot-scale processes.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise in chemical process development, pilot plant operations, and manufacturing scale-up within a cooperative and innovation-driven R&D; environment.

What will you be doing
- Support R&D; Scientists and project teams in executing R&D; and product development programs through synthesis experiments, DOE studies,



process monitoring, and data collection to enable process development and scale-up.
- Operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment in compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards, while maintaining and continuously improving SOPs, work instructions, and ISO-compliant documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of process conditions, operating parameters, observations, and experimental results, and prepare technical reports and documentation as required.
- Assist in process development, scale-up, and technology transfer from laboratory through pilot plant to manufacturing, including experimental execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and process optimization.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot pilot plant equipment, including commissioning, preventive maintenance, and changeovers, while supporting technology development and continuous improvement

📌 R&D Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Element Solutions
📍 Bengaluru