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About The Role
Provide support to process engineering and technology transfer topics in India
Prepare a comprehensive engineering package for process development and scale-up topics in India pertaining to batch processes
Continuously support the production to optimize plant performance and output
Support process engineering research lab development activities and innovation activities for OD-specific needs
How Will You Do It
Act as the "Focal point" of process engineering research in India to connect with ODs and
expert teams globally,
to provide solutions accordingly by leveraging process engineering expertise & resources
Self-dependent execution, or participation of complex research and operation support projects that requires specific expertise in process engineering
Provide continuous support to the lab scale process development activities and develop a strategy for the scale-up based on the process requirements and constraints
Build-up stronger competencies downstream unit operations for batch processes (distillation, filtration, crystallization, drying etc.) in India to bridge the gap between lab and production scale
Closely work with the ODs and external contract manufacturing partners to develop a process package for effective tech transfer and operational ease




Provide continuous support for troubleshooting, operational issues and process optimization during and after the tech transfer
Identify and evaluate new contract manufacturing partners for various applications from different ODs in India
Independently identify and execute topics focusing on operation cost reduction for plants
Critically evaluate and interpret the process data to give recommendations about improvements
Comprehensively develop technical concepts for new processes, including mass balance, PFD, simulations, engineering calculations and design of equipment
Strictly follow the legal, information protection and EHS compliance regulations
What Are We Looking For
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1-5 years experience in the domain of process engineering and/or batch processes and/or technology transfer, process scale-up, process development and optimization for downstream operations.
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Experience with process simulation and modelling of distillation units, heat exchangers, filters, crystallizers etc.
Experience of working on process development, technology transfer and scale-up topics is desirable.
Experience of building up lab capabilities for process development and optimization.
Communication:
Proactive, open, and self-motivated, ability or potential to handle multi-interface communication.
English:
Be able to use English as work language; German will also be desirable.
Proficient in process simulation software; skillful in standard applications such as MS Office; familiar with plant data collection system and analysis
Work Location
Navi Mumbai - HO (Innovation Campus)

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