Engineer -Technology Transfer

Location: Kahanva

We’re Hiring | Engineer – Technology Transfer

Location:

Ankleshwar GIDC, Gujarat
Travel:  PAN India, based on project and manufacturing requirements

Experience:

3–5 years

About Atomgrid  Atomgrid is building a new-age, asset-light, R&D-driven specialty chemicals platform, combining  process innovation, market intelligence, and reliable contract manufacturing .
We operate across  Agrochemicals, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Flavours & Fragrances, and Pharmaceuticals , with a growing team of scientists, technology engineers, and project managers focused on delivering high-quality solutions, on time and at the right cost.
Founded by IIT-IIM alumni and backed by leading VCs, we’re building the manufacturing capabilities of a global specialty chemicals company from the ground up.

About the Role  We are looking for an  Engineer – Technology Transfer  with strong hands-on experience in  agrochemical formulations, process scale-up, and plant integration .
This is a highly execution-oriented role for someone who enjoys being at the intersection of  R&D, manufacturing, and contract manufacturing partners  — taking processes from the laboratory to commercial production and solving technical challenges on the ground.

What you’ll work on    End-to-End Process Scale-Up
Oversee the R&D process from laboratory scale through commercial production.
Work closely with R&D teams on process optimisation, modifications, and pilot-scale trials.
Lead scale-up from commercial pilot to plant-scale implementation, ensuring technical feasibility and process reliability.
Plant-Scale Integration
Work with manufacturing teams to optimise plant processes.
Troubleshoot technical and operational challenges during scale-up and production.
Ensure successful technology transfer and reliable implementation at manufacturing sites.
Job Work Site Management
Act as the primary liaison with contract manufacturing partners.
Manage day-to-day operations and resolve on-ground manufacturing challenges.
Oversee raw material receipt, in-process quality checks, and finished goods dispatch.
Represent Atomgrid on-site while ensuring process integrity and confidentiality.
Track manufacturing trends, capacity utilisation, and new developments across key regions.
⚙️ Plant Operations & Manufacturing Oversight
Oversee day-to-day plant and project activities across manufacturing sites.
Ensure manufacturing activities follow Atomgrid’s Standard Operating Procedures.
Track and report plant operations data on a daily basis.
Conduct  Root Cause Analysis (RCA)  for deviations and share findings with management.
Support commissioning and manufacturing activities across India.

What we’re looking for   3–5 years of hands-on experience  in agrochemical formulations manufacturing.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in  Chemical Engineering or an agrochemicals-related field .
Strong exposure to  contract/job-work manufacturing setups  for herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.
Good understanding of agrochemical formulation processes, particularly  EC, SC, WP, and WG .
Familiarity with  plant operations, technology transfer, and plant operation documentation .
Ability to prepare and manage  plant operation reports, BMR documentation, and site assessment reports .
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and rapport-building skills with internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
Dynamic, goal-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
A genuine  “go-getter” attitude  and willingness to travel extensively across India.

Why Atomgrid? This is an opportunity to join a  well-funded company at an early stage of its journey  and play a foundational role in building its manufacturing capabilities.
You’ll get to:
Work closely with a highly driven team building something ambitious in specialty chemicals.
Take ownership of projects from  R&D scale-up to commercial manufacturing .
Work directly with manufacturing partners and solve real-world plant challenges.
Be part of building Atomgrid’s manufacturing network from the ground up.
Grow rapidly in a high-learning, high-responsibility environment.
Competitive compensation + performance incentives.
If you have strong agrochemical formulations and scale-up experience and enjoy working hands-on with manufacturing operations,  we’d love to hear from you.