Atomgrid- Engineer- Technology transfer

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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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