Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

NoPo Nanotechnologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

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Job summary

NoPo Nanotechnologies in Bengaluru, India seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead reactor-system design from concept to detailed execution. You will own high-temperature, high-pressure equipment, piping and controls interfaces, ensuring robust performance, safety and code compliance.

You will drive scale-up efforts from pilot to production, develop basis of design, and coordinate vendors, inspections and commissioning.

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 and leading equipment projects.
• Hands-on design of high-temperature, high-pressure systems (reactors, furnaces, heaters, piping).
• Experience with advanced materials, nanomaterials or similar process environments preferred.
• Experience scaling from lab/pilot to production and safe handling of flammable/toxic gases.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, and high-temp materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of reactor systems and equipment from concept to detailed design.
• Own mechanical design, heating systems, gas distribution, heat recovery and supports.
• Support scale-up from pilot to production to improve throughput and uptime.
• Develop basis of design, maintain calculations, P&IDs, GA drawings and BOMs.
• Coordinate shop inspections, FAT/QA, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments (HAZOP/HAZID) with EHS focus.

Skills

Mechanical design

Reactor design

HAZOP/HAZID

Risk assessment

Vendor coordination

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Documentation

Communication

Startup environment

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Office

ANSYS

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

• 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

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