Process Engineer Technology Development

Bayer CropScience Limited; Vapi; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Process Engineer in Vapi, where you will play a key role in developing innovative crop protection products. This exciting position involves overseeing the technical transfer of processes from the lab to pilot and commercial scales, ensuring safety and efficiency throughout. You will collaborate with diverse teams, leverage your expertise in chemical engineering, and utilize advanced simulation tools to create sustainable manufacturing solutions. If you're passionate about making a real difference and thrive in dynamic environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Chemical Engineering with experience in process scale-up.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead experimental studies for safe and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement engineering techniques for Crop Protection Agents.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process Scale-Up

Problem-Solving

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

BTech in Chemical Engineering

MTech in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Mix-IT

DCS/PLC Systems

Process Analytical Technologies (PAT)

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Process Engineer Technology Development

JOB PURPOSE:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Chemical Engineer to join our Global Crop Protection Innovation (CPI) Vapi team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development and technical transfer of Bayer’s crop protection products from early phase process development to technology transfer in the Pilot plant or commercial plants. The successful applicant will join an international and cross-divisional project team.

Leveraging your expertise in Chemical Engineering, you will ensure that safe, scalable, economical, and sustainable processes are developed. The job holder ensures all the experimental work is done following the highest safety standards and documents the generated data in the standard format.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead experimental studies guided by risk assessment to deliver safe, efficient, robust manufacturing processes.
• Design and implement experimental modeling and engineering techniques to develop safe, robust, and cost-effective processes to manufacture Crop Protection Agents.
• Proficiency in scale-up data generation in process engineering lab for different unit operations such as filtration, drying, distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, crystallization, etc.
• Carry out reaction kinetics studies of various unit processes and their utilization in optimizing the process.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools like Aspen Plus and Mix-IT.
• Curious to explore new technology exploration such as flow reactor/CSTR/PFR/etc.
• Preparation of PFD, P&ID, mass balance energy balance calculations for Pilot Plant trials & commercial plant validation batches.
• Interpretation of process safety data including RC1eDSC/ARC/ARSST/TSU/Powder safety, etc.
• Preparation & testing of interlocks list for various instruments like flow meters, control valves, etc. Should be familiar with DCS/PLC systems.
• Proficiency in thermal and hydraulic calculations for process equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, reboilers, distillation columns, etc.
• Preparation of process safety documents for risk assessment study including HAZOP.
• Proficiency in process designing calculation of different equipment.
• Responsible for technology transfer from R&D to pilot scale and scale-up data capturing during pilot trial.
• Study the existing or newly developed batch process and check the feasibility of converting them into a continuous process.

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:

Internal:

• Global Crop Protection Innovation Team
• Project Chemistry Analytical Team
• Process Research Team, Monheim
• Pilot Plant Team
• Global AIM Production Network Teams
• AIM Analytical teams

External:

• Collaborate with university professors and contract research organizations to develop the process using the best technologies available.
• Coordinate with vendors and engineers for instrument purchase/installation and maintenance activities.
• Tolling partners.
• External statutory auditors.

WHO YOU ARE:

• BTech/MTech/Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from a reputed Indian or international institute.
• Experience in process scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory to pilot and/or manufacturing scale and must have strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience in developing and commercialization of the continuous process.
• Experience building and applying first-principal models (e.g., reaction kinetics, mass transfer, distillations, crystallization, filtration, drying) with proficiency across several modeling platforms.
• Prior experience working with Process Analytical Technologies (PAT), DSC, ARC, Calorimetry for process understanding and process control is desirable.
• High assertiveness, enjoy working in a team, and the ability to guide and develop employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment to achieve results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multitask, effectively plan and follow through on complex projects in a multi-disciplinary international team.
• Ability to effectively challenge the status quo and underlying assumptions to discover innovations, and the ability to turn ideas into results.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer is an equal opportunity employer that strongly values fairness and respect at work. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, age, physical characteristics, disability, sexual orientation, etc. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Location: India : Gujarat : Vapi

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 838816

Contact Us: + 022-25311234