Architect

Jacobs; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking qualified candidates to design advanced facilities in pharmaceuticals and microelectronics. The role entails preparing layouts, ensuring compliance with GMP, and leading sustainability efforts. The ideal candidate must have a B. Arch degree and experience in handling complex facility designs. The position is full-time and located in Mumbai, India.

Qualifications

• Experience of 4-15 years in relevant sectors.
• Ability to prepare schematic layouts and process equipment.
• Experience with plasma fractionation and biopharma facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan compliant with GMP requirements.
• Explain production facility concepts to clients.
• Serve as a design leader in preliminary project phases.

Skills

Handling advanced facilities

GMP compliance planning

Designing pharmaceutical facilities

Microelectronics knowledge

Cleanroom details understanding

Education

Full-time B. Arch from COA recognized institute

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life‑saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we’re integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Job responsibilities

• Experience of 4‑15 years in handling advanced facilities for the Pharmaceutical, FMCG, Microelectronics sectors and their associated R&D facilities.
• Preparation of schematic layout incorporating process equipment per PFD and process data input, space planning per equipment sizes, logical movement of personnel, materials, washing and waste, with minimal client input.
• Planning compliant with GMP requirements to satisfy final validation by inspecting agencies.
• Well‑versed with plasma fractionation, cell and gene therapy, biopharma facilities catering to vaccines, hormones, monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic enzymes; apply experience to design new facility types.
• Well‑versed with micro‑electronics facilities such as OSATs, FAB buildings and associated CUP, site utilities.
• Explain production facility concepts to clients, present options for production facilities, material handling concepts, utility options, site master planning, site development scenarios, and secure client buy‑in that satisfies program objectives.
• Author personnel gowning requirements as applicable for the project and incorporate safety over statutory norms.
• Challenge client requirements or defend a proposed design option on technical grounds to achieve the best solution.
• Lead sustainability efforts on a project and assign components to disciplines and stakeholders.
• Work as an individual contributor during feasibility, concept and basic phases using visualization and presentation software tools including BIM and hand sketches.
• Science background preferred in pre‑college curriculum; clear understanding of chemicals & solvents and their impact on statutory compliance and building architecture.
• Thorough knowledge of codes: NBC, CCOE, Factory Inspector, HAC, GMP & EU guidelines, IBC, IFC, solvent and hazardous gases compliance codes.
• Thorough understanding of cleanroom details and fabrication process coordination.
• Act as a design leader during preliminary project phases to onboard other engineering disciplines; transition to a key support role in detail design.
• Detail layouts, add architectural elements, define architectural vocabulary, specify construction materials, detail complex elements, provide inputs during site visits, resolve queries and provide solutions based on experience.
• Coordinate and align with all disciplines through all project stages to ensure project success.
• Serve as a brand ambassador for Jacobs at industry events, conferences and gatherings.

Here’s what you’ll need

Full‑time B. Arch (5 years, 10 semesters) from an institute recognized by the COA India, registered with the Council of Architecture India.