About Atomgrid
Atomgrid is on a mission to revolutionize the global specialty chemicals industry. We are creating a new-age, asset-light, R&D-driven brand that combines pioneering process innovation, market intelligence, and reliable contract manufacturing. We operate across sectors like Agrochemicals, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Flavours & Fragrances, and Pharmaceuticals. Our growing team of scientists, technology engineers, and project managers in committed to delivering world-class solutions - on time, at the right price, and with unmatched quality. We are founded by IIT-IIM alumni and backed by leading VCs.
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Position: Engineer -Technology Transfer
Location: Ankleshwar GIDC, Gujarat (Base) but PAN India travel related to work
Experience: 3-5 years experience
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and technically proficient R&D Process Scale-Up Specialist with 3–5 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This role requires a candidate with hands-on expertise in scaling up laboratory processes to industrial production, technical problem-solving capabilities, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Requirements
● 3+ years of hands-on experience in agrochemical or fine chemical manufacturing environments
● B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Tech in Chemical Engineering.
● Strong exposure to contract or job work manufacturing setups
● Good understanding of GPCB/PCB compliance, ETP operations, and reactor-based synthesis processes
● Familiarity with pilot plant operations and technology transfer processes
● Ability to prepare and manage plant operation reports, CAPA documentation, and site assessment reports
Skills and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End Process Scale-Up
○ Oversee the complete R&D process from laboratory scale to commercial production.
○ Collaborate with the R&D team on process optimization, modifications, and pilot-scale trials.
2. Technical Process Development
○ Design and interpret process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and equipment mapping.
○ Assist in translating laboratory processes into commercial-scale operations with precision and efficiency.
3. Plant-Scale Integration
○ Lead the scale-up process, from commercial pilot to plant-scale implementation, ensuring technical feasibility and process reliability.
○ Work closely with manufacturing teams to optimize plant processes and troubleshoot potential challenges.
4. Job Work Site Management
○ Act as the primary liaison with contract manufacturing partners, managing day-to-day operations and resolving on-ground challenges
○ Oversee raw material receipt, in-process quality checks, and finished goods dispatch
○ Serve as Atomgrid’s on-ground representative, ensuring process integrity and confidentiality
○ Track competitor activity, including manufacturing trends, capacity utilisation, and new developments across key regions
5. Plant Operations & Manufacturing Oversight
○ Oversee day-to-day plant operations and supervise all plant and project activities across sites on a daily basis
○ Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements
○ Drive continuous improvement to maximise production yield and solvent recovery across projects
○ Track and report plant operations data on a daily basis
○ Conduct CAPA and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for deviations and share reports with management
○ Willingness to travel across India for commissioning and manufacturing activities
Qualifications and Skills
● Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
● Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in R&D process scale-up and plant integration.
● Technical Expertise:
○ Strong knowledge of mass and energy transfer, process flow diagrams, and plant equipment mapping.
○ Familiarity with pilot-to-plant scale transitions and process optimization techniques.
● Soft Skills:
○ Excellent communication and rapport-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external partners.
○ Dynamic, goal-oriented, and capable of working in fast-paced environments.
● Other Skills: Analytical mindset with proven problem-solving abilities, coupled with a proactive and "go-getter" attitude.
Why join us ?
● A chance to join a well-funded company in its early stages, providing you a high growth and learning environment.
● Work with a team of highly passionate and hungry individuals who want to leave a lasting impact on the specialty chemicals industry.
● Opportunity to play a foundational role in building Atomgrid's manufacturing capabilities from the ground up
● Competitive Salary with performance incentives
