Process Design Engineer

NoPo Nanotechnologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

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Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Bengaluru is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer to bridge engineering and mechanical design in scaling single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) production. The role involves translating process needs into mechanical specifications, ensuring optimal performance, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of relevant experience and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in process mechanical engineering, preferably in specialty chemicals, fertilizers, Oil and Natural Gas Industries.
• Experience in equipment sizing and material of construction selection based on process chemistry, temperature, and pressure.
• Education at least a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with an M.Tech.

Responsibilities

• Work with process engineers to define mechanical requirements for SWCNT production.
• Develop equipment configurations to handle SWCNT without degradation.
• Participate in pilot and scale-up trials to evaluate mechanical performance.
• Coordinate with central engineering for vendor input, fabrication drawings, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify mechanical bottlenecks and propose design enhancements; safety improvements for SWCNT handling.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, IS, API and nanomaterial handling guidelines; support hazard studies (HAZOP).
• Collaborate with Quality & Operations; provide process insights to enable seamless scale-up and production.

Skills

Mechanical-Process Integration

Mechanical Design & Analysis

Process Scale-Up Support

Data & Performance Validation

Coordination & Documentation

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Overview

The Process Mechanical Engineer will bridge process engineering requirements with mechanical design solutions specific to scaling single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) production and its applications. This role translates scale-up process needs into mechanical requirements, ensuring equipment designs and modifications support 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 nano materials.
   
   
   • 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)
  
  
  
  • Mechanical-Process Integration: Translate process engineering needs (PFDs, P&IDs) into mechanical specifications and equipment design requirements.
  
  
  • Mechanical Design & Analysis: Proficiency in CAD and drafting tools (SolidWorks); experience with FEA tools (ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation); 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.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Benefits

Best In the Industry

Job Details

• Seniority level: Executive


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Manufacturing


• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing