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.

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