Title:  Process Engineer

Syngene (www.syngeneintl.com) is an innovation-led contract research, development and manufacturing organization offering integrated scientific services from early discovery to commercial supply. 

At Syngene, safety is at the heart of everything we do personally and professionally. Syngene has placed safety at par with business performance with shared responsibility and accountability, including following safety guidelines, procedures, and SOPs, in letter and spirit

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for optimizing and scaling up processes from lab to produciton. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in Chemical Engineering, holding a BTech or MTech with a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities:

• Well versed in chemical engineering basics including heat transfer, mass transfer, equipment design, mass and energy balance, kinetics etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including PR&D, Engineering, SCM, TT and manufacturing to transfer processes from development to production scale.
• Participate in equipment selection, specification, procurement, and qualification.
• Review and track key process engineering metrics.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Review and approve engineering documentation
• Review and identify cost reduction measures as well as debottlenecking.
• Maintain HSE and PSM metrics for review with internal stake holders
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and process evaluations to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Design experiments, analyse data, and troubleshoot process issues to achieve project milestones and objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements, applying new technologies and methodologies where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards for safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process development and scale-up within the chemical manufacturing industry, preferably in a CDMO environment.
• Proven track record in process engineering with a strong understanding of chemical reactions, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with process simulation software (like Dynochem, Aspen) and statistical analysis tools (like Minitab, Python, Matlab) is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project management abilities, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results within timelines.

  Equal Opportunity Employer:

• It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.