Engineer -Technology Transfer

About Atomgrid

Atomgrid is on a mission to revolutionize the global specialty chemicals industry. We are creating a new-age, asset-light, R&D-driven brand that combines pioneering process innovation, market intelligence, and reliable contract manufacturing.

We operate across sectors like Agrochemicals, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Flavours & Fragrances, and Pharmaceuticals. Our growing team of scientists, technology engineers, and project managers is committed to delivering world-class solutions - on time, at the right price, and with unmatched quality.

We are founded by IIT-IIM alumni and backed by leading VCs.

Position: Engineer -Technology Transfer
Location: Ankleshwar GIDC, Gujarat (Base) but PAN India travel related to work
Experience: 3 years experience

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically proficient Formulations R&D Process Scale-Up Specialist with 35 years of experience to join our dynamic team. This role requires a candidate with hands-on expertise in scaling up laboratory processes to industrial production, technical problem-solving capabilities, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in agrochemical formulations manufacturing environments
• A graduate degree in related field
• Strong exposure to contract or job work manufacturing setups of herbicide/insecticide/fungicides
• Good understanding of agro formulation production process of EC, SC, WP, and WG
• Familiarity with plant operations and technology transfer processes along with maintaining records of plant operations
• Ability to prepare and manage plant operation reports, BMR documentation, and site assessment reports

Skills and Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Process Scale-Up

2. Oversee the complete R&D process from laboratory scale to commercial production.

3. Collaborate with the R&D team on process optimization, modifications, and pilot-scale trials.

4. Plant-Scale Integration

5. Lead the scale-up process, from commercial pilot to plant-scale implementation, ensuring technical feasibility and process reliability.

6. Work closely with manufacturing teams to optimize plant processes and troubleshoot potential challenges

7. Job Work Site Management

8. Act as the primary liaison with contract manufacturing partners, managing day-to-day operations and resolving on-ground challenges

9. Oversee raw material receipt, in-process quality checks, and finished goods dispatch

10. Serve as Atomgrids on-ground representative, ensuring process integrity and confidentiality

11. Track market activity, including manufacturing trends, capacity utilisation, and new developments across key regions

12. Plant Operations & Manufacturing Oversight

13. Oversee day-to-day plant operations and supervise all plant and project activities across sites on a daily basis

14. Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with the Standard Operating Procedures provided by Atomgrid.

15. Track and report plant operations data on a daily basis

16. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for deviations and share reports with management

17. Willingness to travel across India for commissioning and manufacturing activitie

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering or a agrochemicals related field.
• Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience in R&D process scale-up and plant integration.
• Soft Skills:

Excellent communication and rapport-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Dynamic, goal-oriented, and capable of working in fast-paced environments.

• Other Skills: Analytical mindset with proven problem-solving abilities, coupled with a proactive and "go-getter" attitude.

Why join us ?

• A chance to join a well-funded company in its early stages, providing you a high growth and learning environment.
• Work with a team of highly passionate and hungry individuals who want to leave a lasting impact on the specialty chemicals industry.
• Opportunity to play a foundational role in building Atomgrid's manufacturing capabilities from the ground up
• Competitive Salary with performance incentives