Process Design Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading nanotechnology company in Bengaluru is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer. Your role will involve translating process engineering needs into mechanical specifications tailored for the production of single-walled carbon nanotubes. Key responsibilities include designing equipment configurations, participating in trials, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet mechanical performance targets. Candidates should have experience in mechanical design and a background in chemical manufacturing. This position offers full-time employment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to translate process engineering needs into mechanical specifications.
• Experience designing process equipment for high-temperature applications.
• Proficiency in CAD and drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Define mechanical requirements for SWCNT production scale‑up.
• Adapt equipment configurations for SWCNT handling.
• Participate in trials to evaluate mechanical performance.

Skills

Process equipment design

CAD proficiency

Data analysis for performance evaluation

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Mechanical systems troubleshooting

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

FMEA

Job description

Process Mechanical Engineer

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Note: Candidates with Experience in Mechanical Design and Process with 2+ Years in Chemical / Chemical allied Companies Preferred.

Role Purpose

The Process Mechanical Engineer will bridge process engineering requirements with mechanical design solutions specific to scaling single‑walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) production & its applications. This role focuses on translating scale‑up process needs into clear mechanical requirements, ensuring that all equipment designs and modifications support the performance, safety, and application goals of the Scale‑up team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process-to-Mechanical Translation
   • Work with process engineers to define mechanical requirements for SWCNT production scale‑up (reactors, piping, filtration, drying, sorting, and dispersion systems).
   • Convert process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs into mechanical specifications for central engineering execution.
   • Ensure equipment designs meet process performance targets for yield, purity, and reproducibility.
2. Application‑Specific Equipment Adaptation
   • Develop equipment configurations to handle SWCNT in powder, dispersion, and membrane forms without degradation or contamination.
   • Specify materials of construction and surface finishes to prevent adsorption, contamination, or loss of nanomaterials.
   • Design features to enable quick cleaning, changeovers, and minimal downtime during trials.
3. Scale‑Up Support & Validation
   • Participate in pilot and scale‑up trials to evaluate mechanical performance of equipment.
   • Generate and maintain mechanical performance data for smooth transfer to Operations.
   • Recommend mechanical adjustments based on trial results to improve reliability and repeatability.
   • Work with the central engineering team to implement approved modifications.
4. Coordination with Central Engineering
   • Provide technical input for vendor selection, fabrication drawings, and equipment acceptance criteria.
   • Review mechanical drawings from central engineering for alignment with process needs.
   • Ensure timely resolution of mechanical issues impacting scale‑up timelines.
5. Reliability & Continuous Improvement
   • Identify mechanical bottlenecks and propose design enhancements.
   • Introduce ergonomic and safety improvements specific to SWCNT handling.
   • Develop mechanical solutions to enable scale‑up of purification, sorting, and application development processes.
6. Safety & Compliance
   • Ensure mechanical specifications comply with ASME, IS, API, and relevant nanomaterial handling guidelines.
   • Contribute to hazard identification and repeatability studies (HAZOP) for new equipment.
7. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
   • Work with Quality & Operations teams to submit data and ensure system meets specifications.
   • Provide process‑related insights to the operations team for seamless scale‑up and commercial production.
   • Engage with customers and applications engineers to align process outputs with end‑use performance needs.

Requirements

• Core Skills (Required)
  • Ability to translate process engineering needs (PFDs, P&IDs) into mechanical specifications and equipment design requirements.
  • Experience designing or specifying process equipment: high‑temperature reactors, heat exchangers, gas handling manifolds, filtration units, dryers, slurry handling systems.
• Mechanical Design & Analysis
  • Proficiency in CAD and drafting tools: SolidWorks.
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation for stress, thermal, and vibration analysis.
  • Knowledge of ASME BPVC, IS, API, and relevant mechanical standards for pressure vessels, piping, and rotating equipment.
• Process Scale‑Up Support
  • Design, installation and commissioning of pilot plant.
  • Experience in equipment sizing and material of construction selection based on process chemistry, temperature, and pressure conditions.
  • Knowledge of modular equipment design to enable iterative scale‑up trials.
• Data & Performance Validation
  • Ability to correlate mechanical equipment performance with process yield, purity, and throughput data.
  • Generate and maintain mechanical performance data for smooth transfer to Operations.
  • Root cause analysis of mechanical failures or inefficiencies, using tools like Fishbone diagrams or FMEA.
• Coordination & Documentation
  • Preparing detailed mechanical specifications, data sheets, and vendor requirement documents.
  • Reviewing fabrication drawings and mechanical layouts to ensure process compatibility.
  • Liaising with vendors, central engineering, and process engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Experience Level
  • Education: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (M. Tech preferred).
  • Work Experience: 2–4 years in process mechanical engineering, preferably in specialty chemicals, fertilizers, Oil and Natural Gas Industries.
  • Execution Experience:
    • At least one complete cycle of process‑to‑mechanical translation from concept to pilot‑scale implementation.
    • Direct participation in installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of process‑specific mechanical systems.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Chemical Manufacturing

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