Process Design Engineer

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Role Summary

The Process Design Engineer will be responsible for developing and optimizing process designs for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing systems. The role involves preparing engineering deliverables such as PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements. The position also includes active participation in process scale-up, pilot trials, and technology transfer activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for new and existing systems.
• Perform mass and energy balance calculations, equipment sizing, and selection.
• Support basic and detailed engineering design for process systems, utilities, and plant modifications.
• Prepare and review process data sheets, line lists, and instrument lists.
• Participate in HAZOP, design reviews, and risk assessments.
• Provide process inputs to mechanical, instrumentation, piping, and electrical teams.
• Develop control philosophy and support automation design activities.
• Evaluate process performance and identify opportunities for optimization or debottlenecking.
• Coordinate with vendors for equipment technical clarification and design validation.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and environmental standards (for pharma/chemical projects).
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting activities during plant startup.
• Lead and support process scale-up, pilot trials, and technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of process design principles and chemical engineering fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and process calculation tools.
• Familiarity with GMP, ASME, API, or ISO standards (depending on industry).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams.
• Knowledge of scale-up methodologies, pilot plant design, and technology transfer protocols.

Education

• B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Background

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or EPC projects.
• Exposure to process equipment design such as reactors, heat exchangers, distillation columns, scrubbers, and filtration systems.
• Prior involvement in concept-to-commissioning lifecycle of process systems.
• Experience in process scale-up, pilot plant operation, and technology transfer from R&D to commercial scale.

What We Offer

• Salary paid in USD
• Remote work flexibility
• Collaborative, startup-style work environment
• Access to learning, tools, and mentorship to boost your career