Research And Development Engineer

Job Context & Major Challenges

• Integrate inherit safe design into process development and innovation
• Partner with manufacturing team to identify technology enhancements in the existing asset base
• Aid in developing tools, models, methodology to plot a process technology pathway that meets corporate objectives
• Critical evaluation of external technology
• Aid in the development of R&D capital (lab, pilot, commercial) plans
• Develop strong working relationships with Manufacturing, Marietta and Taloja-based R&D staff
• Execution of Process Trials in our factories
• Aid in development of Intellectual Property strategy to support technology development plan

Principal Accountibilities

Technology development for current assets - 20%

• Gather and analyze plant data to identify improvement opportunities through technology deployment
• Aid in development of plant technology needs

Technology development for long term corporate objectives - 50%

• Aid in development of technology pathway to achieve long term objectives
• Develop tools and methodology to evaluate technology options, and identify gaps and opportunities space
• Aid in development of Intellectual Property strategy to support technology development plan

Health, Safety and Environmental - 15%

• Integrate inherit safe design into process development and innovation
• Create challenging safety-driven goals aligned to company vision

Technology Evaluation - 15

• Aid in development of tools, processes to critically evaluate technology for fit to Birla strategy

15%

5) Job Purpose of Direct Reports (delete if no direct reports)

Not Applicable

6)Relationships

Internal

Frequency

Nature

Process Innovation Project Teams

Weekly and as required on an ad hoc basis

Responsible and Accountable to Lead assigned projects, consulted and informed for projects lead by others on the team

Process Innovation Team

Weekly and as required on an ad hoc basis

Consulted and Coordination

• Manufacturing Team

As required on an ad hoc basis

Responsible and Accountable to Lead assigned projects, consulted and informed for projects lead by others on the team

• HS&E

As required on an ad hoc basis

Responsible and Accountable to Lead assigned projects, consulted and informed for projects lead by others on the team

• IP

As required on an ad hoc basis

Responsible and Accountable to Lead assigned projects, consulted and informed for projects lead by others on the team

• External Technology (Technology Scouting)

As required on an ad hoc basis

Responsible and Accountable to Lead assigned projects, consulted and informed for projects lead by others on the team

Knowledge

Possess demonstrated understanding and application of process focused engineering in an R&D laboratory/pilot-scale setting, as well as manufacturing process understanding.

• Bachelor's to Master's Degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years experience in an industrial/development lab/facility, R&D, or academic laboratory environment with increasing responsibilities, or preferably 2+ years experience in process development role
• Manufacturing experience is a plus

Skills

Skills necessary to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders.

1. Excellent leadership, influencing and communication skills;
2. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills;
3. Analyzes data and results to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements
4. Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
5. Delivers presentations or information suited to the needs of the audience to ensure and verify understanding.
6. PC skills to include Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint), SharePoint.
7. Process development and modeling skills, experience with software

Ability

Abilities required to be effective in the job.

• Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks while working within the team to accomplish goals
• Ability to adapt technical, and communication style to various settings.
• Advises management on project progress and barriers
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with internal/external customers, and other third parties as necessary.