Principal Engineer

NoPo Nanotechnologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,300,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

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Job summary

NoPo Nanotechnologies in Bengaluru invites a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design of advanced reactor systems from concept through detailed design, setting engineering standards for quality.

You will own high-temperature, high-pressure system design, oversee scale-up from pilot to production, and coordinate with electronics/controls for continuous operation. Strong background in ASME codes and materials is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (or closely related discipline).
• 5–8 years of experience in mechanical design of process equipment, including experience leading the design of equipment or engineering projects.
• Hands-on experience designing high-temperature, high-pressure systems such as reactors, furnaces, heaters, pressure vessels or process piping.
• Experience in advanced materials, nanomaterials, speciality chemicals or similar process manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience scaling a process or equipment from lab/pilot scale to production.
• Experience designing for safe handling of flammable or toxic gases.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII and high-temperature material selection.
• Experience taking equipment from concept through fabrication, installation and commissioning.
• Proficiency with: MS Office Suite; MS Project (or equivalent scheduling tool); 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or similar) and AutoCAD.
• Experience with FEA / thermal-stress analysis (e.g. ANSYS) is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with process automation, instrumentation and process control is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment with first-of-a-kind technology.
• Excellent time management, documentation, and verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of reactor systems and associated equipment from concept through detailed design, setting engineering standards and reviewing design work for technical quality.
• Own the mechanical design of high-temperature, high-pressure reactor systems, including reactors, heating systems, gas distribution, heat recovery and supports.
• Support the scale-up of reactor systems from pilot to production capacity, improving throughput, reliability and uptime.
• Develop the basis of design for new systems together with Scale-up and Process teams; maintain design calculations, P&IDs, GA drawings and BOMs.
• Specify and integrate process equipment such as compressors, flow control, valves and instrumentation.
• Work with the Electronics/Controls team on automation and instrumentation for continuous operation, and coordinate external E&I contractors for installation.
• Lead design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID and risk assessments with EHS, with particular attention to hazardous-gas handling, pressure safety and high-temperature operation.
• Prepare technical specifications and support purchasing in selecting vendors, evaluating quotes and negotiating equipment and fabrication contracts.
• Coordinate shop inspections, FAT and QA/QC with fabricators to protect quality and schedule; oversee installation, pressure testing and commissioning.
• Track project progress, budget and engineering deliverables; report status and risks to the Head of Engineering.
• Troubleshoot operating systems, perform root-cause analysis on failures and implement design improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

ANSYS

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Lead the design of reactor systems and associated equipment from concept through detailed design, setting engineering standards and reviewing design work for technical quality

Own the mechanical design of high-temperature, high-pressure gas-phase reactor systems, including reactors, heating systems, gas distribution, heat recovery and supports

Support the scale-up of reactor systems from pilot to production capacity, improving throughput, reliability and uptime

Select and specify high-temperature materials and engineer for creep, thermal expansion, thermal stress and fatigue

Design and review piping and pressure-retaining components to applicable codes such as ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII

Develop the basis of design for new systems together with Scale-up and Process teams; maintain design calculations, P&IDs, GA drawings and BOMs

Specify and integrate process equipment such as compressors, flow control, valves and instrumentation

Work with the Electronics/Controls team on automation and instrumentation for continuous operation, and coordinate external E&I contractors for installation

Lead design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID and risk assessments with EHS, with particular attention to hazardous-gas handling, pressure safety and high-temperature operation

Prepare technical specifications and support purchasing in selecting vendors, evaluating quotes and negotiating equipment and fabrication contracts

Coordinate shop inspections, FAT and QA/QC with fabricators to protect quality and schedule; oversee installation, pressure testing and commissioning

Track project progress, budget and engineering deliverables; report status and risks to the Head of Engineering

Troubleshoot operating systems, perform root-cause analysis on failures and implement design improvements

Must be thorough, meticulous, well organised, and able to communicate and work well with all levels of the organisation

Make engineering decisions independently, but also recognise when to seek assistance and/or approval

Travel to vendor and fabricator sites if required

Lead the design of reactor systems and associated equipment from concept through detailed design, setting engineering standards and reviewing design work for technical quality

Own the mechanical design of high-temperature, high-pressure gas-phase reactor systems, including reactors, heating systems, gas distribution, heat recovery and supports

Support the scale-up of reactor systems from pilot to production capacity, improving throughput, reliability and uptime

Select and specify high-temperature materials and engineer for creep, thermal expansion, thermal stress and fatigue

Design and review piping and pressure-retaining components to applicable codes such as ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII

Develop the basis of design for new systems together with Scale-up and Process teams; maintain design calculations, P&IDs, GA drawings and BOMs

Specify and integrate process equipment such as compressors, flow control, valves and instrumentation

Work with the Electronics/Controls team on automation and instrumentation for continuous operation, and coordinate external E&I contractors for installation

Lead design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID and risk assessments with EHS, with particular attention to hazardous-gas handling, pressure safety and high-temperature operation

Prepare technical specifications and support purchasing in selecting vendors, evaluating quotes and negotiating equipment and fabrication contracts

Coordinate shop inspections, FAT and QA/QC with fabricators to protect quality and schedule; oversee installation, pressure testing and commissioning

Track project progress, budget and engineering deliverables; report status and risks to the Head of Engineering

Troubleshoot operating systems, perform root-cause analysis on failures and implement design improvements

Must be thorough, meticulous, well organised, and able to communicate and work well with all levels of the organisation

Make engineering decisions independently, but also recognise when to seek assistance and/or approval

Travel to vendor and fabricator sites if required

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (or closely related discipline)

5–8 years of experience in mechanical design of process equipment, including experience leading the design of equipment or engineering projects

Hands-on experience designing high-temperature, high-pressure systems such as reactors, furnaces, heaters, pressure vessels or process piping

Experience in advanced materials, nanomaterials, speciality chemicals or similar process manufacturing environments is strongly preferred

Experience scaling a process or equipment from lab/pilot scale to production

Experience designing for safe handling of flammable or toxic gases

Working knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII and high-temperature material selection

Experience taking equipment from concept through fabrication, installation and commissioning

Proficiency with: MS Office Suite; MS Project (or equivalent scheduling tool); 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or similar) and AutoCAD

Experience with FEA / thermal-stress analysis (e.g. ANSYS) is strongly preferred

Familiarity with process automation, instrumentation and process control is a plus

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment with first-of-a-kind technology

Excellent time management, documentation, and verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Best In the Industry