Principal Engineer Engineering

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Job Summary

The Principal Engineer will lead the design, development, optimization, and execution of Tubular Reactors (or) Plug Flow Reactor (PFR) and gas compressors used in chemical, petrochemical, fertilizer, and process industries. The role is responsible for establishing engineering standards, driving technology innovation, ensuring design excellence, and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams across process, mechanical, thermal, structural, and engineering functions.

The incumbent will serve as the technical authority for reactor design and support business growth through technology leadership, customer engagement, and successful project execution.

Job Title: Principal Engineer - Design & Manufacturing Engineering

Reporting: Chief Executive Officer

Work location: Electronic city, Bangalore

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Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the conceptual, basic, and detailed engineering design of tubular reactor / Plug Flow Reactor systems and associated equipment.
  
• Develop and optimize reactor designs to improve performance, efficiency, reliability, and safety.
  
• Provide technical direction for process, mechanical, thermal, structural, and manufacturing engineering activities.
  
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  
• Drive innovation and implementation of advanced reactor technologies.
  

Engineering Management

• Build and lead a high-performing design engineering team.
  
• Establish engineering standards, design practices, and quality control procedures.
  
• Develop engineering resource plans and project execution strategies.
  
• Monitor project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and engineering productivity.
  
• Ensure lessons learned and best practices are incorporated into future projects.
  

Mechanical Design

• Oversee thermal design, pressure vessel design, heat transfer analysis, stress analysis, and reactor performance calculations.
  
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, TEMA, PED, ISO, and other applicable standards.
  
• Review material selection based on process conditions, corrosion, temperature, and pressure requirements.
  
• Support scale-up activities from pilot to commercial plant applications.
  

Project Execution

• Work closely with project manager, manufacturing, procurement and R&D teams.
  
• Provide technical support during fabrication, testing, installation, and Scale -Up
  
• Resolve complex engineering and technical challenges throughout project life cycles.
  
• Participate in FMEA, HAZOP, risk assessments, and safety reviews.
  

Customer & Business Support

• Engage with customers to understand technical requirements and provide engineering solutions.
  
• Support proposal development, technical bid evaluations, and customer presentations.
  
• Act as the primary technical authority for tubular / Plug Flow reactor technology.
  
• Foster long-term customer relationships through technical excellence.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Drive digital engineering initiatives, simulation tools, and design automation.
  
• Promote R&D activities and technology development programs.
  
• Benchmark industry trends and emerging technologies.
  
• Improve engineering processes to reduce cost and lead time.
  

Engineering Software

• Aspen HYSYS
  
• Aspen Plus
  
• AutoCAD
  
• SolidWorks
  

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
  

Experience

• 12+ years of engineering experience in process equipment or reactor design
  
• Minimum 7+ years in leadership or engineering management roles.
  
• Extensive experience in Tubular reactors(or) Plug Flow Reactor (PFR) heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and process equipment design.
  
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  

Technical Competencies

• Tubular Reactor Design & Optimization
  
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
  
• Heat Transfer & Fluid Dynamics
  
• Pressure Vessel Design
  
• FEA and Mechanical Analysis
  
• API & ASME Standards
  
• TEMA Standards
  
• Process Safety Management
  
• HAZOP & Risk Assessment
  
• Materials Engineering
  
• Project Engineering & Execution
  

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
  
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
  
• Customer Orientation
  
• Decision Making
  
• Problem Solving
  
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
  
• Communication & Presentation Skills
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time engineering delivery
  
• Design quality and accuracy
  
• Reduction in engineering rework
  
• Project profitability and cost optimization
  
• Customer satisfaction scores
  
• Technology innovation
  
• Team productivity and capability development
  
• Compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  

Preferred Industry Background

• Petrochemicals
  
• Oil & Gas
  
• Fertilizers
  
• Specialty Chemicals
  
• EPC Organizations
  
• Process Equipment Manufacturing
  
• Polymer Reactor Applications.