Senior Chemical Engineer : Scale-Up & Process Engineering

SOMA; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SOMA in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to translate laboratory-developed processes into commercially viable operations. You will own pilot plant activities, drive process design, run simulations, and lead scale-up efforts in collaboration with the R&D team throughout development.

The role requires a strong foundation in chemical engineering, hands-on experience with PFDs, P&IDs, and process simulation, and the ability to troubleshoot and independently push pilot and

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in process engineering, scale-up, pilot operations, or chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot and commercial scale
• Planning, execution, and optimization of pilot plant trials
• Process design, equipment selection, and engineering calculations
• Development of mass and energy balances
• Process simulation using Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD, or similar tools
• Support technology transfer and commercial implementation

Skills

Chemical process engineering basics

PFDs & P&IDs

Process simulation

Troubleshooting

Pilot-scale leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About The Position

We're looking for a Senior Chemical Engineer to help transform laboratory-developed processes into commercially viable operations. This role will have significant ownership of pilot plant activities, process design, simulation, and scale-up execution, working closely with the R&D team throughout the development cycle.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech. or M.E./M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience in process engineering, scale-up, pilot operations, or chemical manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Scale-up of laboratory processes to pilot and commercial scale
• Planning, execution, and optimization of pilot plant trials
• Process design, equipment selection, and engineering calculations
• Development of mass and energy balances
• Process simulation using Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD, or similar tools
• Support technology transfer and commercial implementation

What we're looking for

• Strong understanding of chemical process engineering fundamentals
• Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, and process simulation
• Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and process optimization
• Ability to independently drive pilot and scale-up activities

This position offers significant ownership and the opportunity to shape how new processes move from the laboratory to commercial reality. We're looking for someone excited by challenging scale-up problems, substantial responsibility, and the chance to create lasting impact through process innovation.