Senior Chemical / Process Engineer

Vibehackers; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

AI training & vibe-coding platforms

Career development & advancement

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Vibehackers is seeking a Senior Chemical/Process Engineer to lead design and delivery of advanced semiconductor and high-technology facility process utility systems. You will mentor teams across global projects, coordinate multidisciplinary groups, and ensure designs meet codes, schedules, and client requirements.

The role emphasizes process design, safety, and technical leadership with exposure to AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of relevant process engineering experience in industrial or high-technology facility projects.
• Strong process safety mindset and multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design from concept through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, calculations, reports, and design packages.
• Perform hydraulic analysis, line sizing, pressure drop, pump/NPSH, heat exchanger sizing, PSV calculations, surge checks, and thermal expansion.
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements, codes, QA/QC, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with piping, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, procurement, vendors, and construction teams.
• Participate in HAZOP, safety reviews, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior engineers and support capability building through standards and knowledge sharing.
• Support client meetings, technical presentations, vendor discussions, proposals, and business development.

Skills

Process Design

Fluid Mechanics

Hydraulic Analysis

Equipment Sizing

Process Safety

Risk Assessment

Technical Leadership

Mentoring

Project Coordination

QA/QC

Problem Solving

Technical Communication

Vendor Management

Change Control

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Pipe stress analysis tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

Microsoft Office Suite

Vibe-coding platforms

AI-enabled engineering workflows

Job description

Uses vibe-coding platforms and industry LLMs; training provided to integrate AI into engineering workflows.

About the Role

Senior Chemical / Process Engineer to lead design and delivery of advanced semiconductor and high-technology facility process utility systems (UPW, specialty gases, chemical distribution, waste handling). Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure designs meet codes, schedules, and client requirements.

Job Description

Role

SSOE is hiring a Senior Chemical / Process Engineer to lead process engineering for advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities and other high-technology industrial projects. The role focuses on design and delivery of process utility systems (ultra-pure water, specialty gases, chemical distribution, waste handling), technical leadership, and mentoring across global, multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process design from concept through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, calculations, reports, and design packages.
• Perform practical engineering calculations: hydraulic analysis, line sizing, pressure drop, pump/NPSH, heat exchanger sizing, PSV calculations, surge checks, thermal expansion.
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements, applicable codes/standards, QA/QC expectations, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate with piping, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, architectural, procurement, vendors, and construction teams.
• Participate in HAZOP, safety reviews, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and technical issue resolution.
• Support project managers with scope clarity, resource planning, progress inputs, technical decisions, and change control.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and support capability building through standards, templates, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing.
• Support client meetings, technical presentations, vendor discussions, proposals, and business development inputs as required.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of relevant process engineering experience in industrial or high-technology facility projects.

Core Competencies

• Process design, fluid mechanics, hydraulic modeling, and equipment sizing/selection.
• Strong process safety mindset, risk assessment, QA/QC, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Technical leadership, problem solving, clear communication, client focus, and mentoring.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings, vendor discussions, and site visits.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Hydraulic modeling software and pipe stress analysis tools.
• Exposure to AI-enabled engineering workflows, industry LLMs, and vibe-coding platforms is preferred.
• Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA, CGA, ISA, OSHA, SEMI, environmental/safety regulations, and Indian statutory requirements.
• Preferred exposure: semiconductor manufacturing, electronics/high-tech, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, battery manufacturing, food & beverage, consumer products, and industrial utility infrastructure.

Work Schedule

• Work timings noted in IST: morning 08:00–12:00 and evening 20:00–00:00. Hybrid work arrangements are offered.
• Compensation: as per industry standards.
• Benefits include hybrid work arrangements, collaborative culture, professional development and training (including AI/tool training), career path and advancement, support for physical and mental health, work-life balance, and diverse project exposure.

Hydraulic modeling software Pipe stress analysis tools AutoCAD Plant 3D Revit Navisworks Microsoft Office Suite Large Language Models vibe-coding platforms AI-enabled engineering workflows

Skills

Process Design Fluid Mechanics Hydraulic Analysis Equipment Sizing Process Safety Risk Assessment Technical Leadership Mentoring Project Coordination QA/QC Problem Solving Technical Communication Vendor Management Change Control Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Experience Level

Senior

Employment Type

Full-time

• Hybrid work arrangements
• Competitive compensation (industry standard)
• Training on AI and vibe-coding platforms