Job Title: Senior Scientist – Process Simulation Company: Corporate R&D – Aditya Birla Science & Technology Location: Taloja, Navi Mumbai Work Model: Work from Office (Mon–Fri) Experience: 5 years CTC: ₹18-20 LPA Joining: Immediate to 30 days preferred Role Summary We are looking for a Chemical Engineer with 5 years of experience in process improvement and development within metallurgical or process industries.
The role involves delivering scientific and technical solutions through research and development programs, with a strong focus on process simulation, optimization, and technical problem-solving.
The incumbent will be responsible for technical ideation, scoping, and execution of new R&D projects, while contributing towards publications, technical papers, and presentations.
The role also requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams and plant operations for implementation of process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Drive process improvement and development initiatives for metallurgical/process industries.
Perform simulation and optimization studies related to flow and thermal behavior of critical plant operations using ANSYS Fluent.
Develop scientific and technical solutions through applied R&D programs.
Identify, conceptualize, and scope new R&D opportunities and projects.
Work closely with plant teams for troubleshooting, validation, and implementation of solutions.
Prepare technical reports, publications, presentations, and knowledge-sharing documents.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams for project execution.
Educational Qualification Master’s degree in chemical engineering from IIT’s, IISC, ICT.
Experience Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in process optimization and simulation within metallurgical/process industries or R&D environments.
Must-Have Skills Strong understanding of chemical process systems such as: Stirred Tank Reactors Combustion Systems Cyclones Multiphase Reactors Hands-on experience in ANSYS Fluent for process simulation and thermal/flow analysis.
Ability to work collaboratively within teams and at plant sites.
Good-to-Have Skills Experience in process industries and/or industrial R&D environments.
Exposure to modeling tools such as Star CCM and Aspen.
Knowledge of programming and data analytics tools such as Python.
