Job Description

SSOE is seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Chemical / Process Engineer to support the design and delivery of advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities and other high-technology industrial projects.

The successful candidate will lead the engineering of sophisticated process utility systems including ultra-pure water (UPW), specialty gases, chemical distribution, and waste handling systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary global teams. This individual will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, support business growth, and contribute to the development of engineering standards and innovative design solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, technically challenging projects across semiconductor, chemical, pharmaceutical, battery manufacturing, food & beverage, consumer products, and other advanced industrial sectors.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of relevant process engineering experience in industrial or high-technology facility projects.
• Strong working knowledge of process systems, fluid mechanics, utility infrastructure design, process safety, and engineering documentation.
• Ability to independently lead technical tasks, review deliverables, manage priorities, and work with global teams across time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and lead process design from concept through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Prepare and review PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, calculations, reports, and design packages.
• Perform practical engineering calculations including hydraulic analysis, line sizing, pressure drop, pump/NPSH, heat exchanger sizing, PSV calculations, surge checks, and thermal expansion calculations , PSV calcs .
• Ensure deliverables meet client requirements, applicable codes/standards, QA/QC expectations, schedule, and budget commitments.
• Coordinate effectively with piping, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, architectural, procurement, vendors, and construction teams.
• Participate in HAZOP, safety reviews, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and technical issue resolution.
• Support project managers with scope clarity, resource planning, progress inputs, technical decisions, and change control.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and support India team capability building through standards, templates, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing.
• Support client meetings, technical presentations, vendor discussions, proposals, and business development inputs as required. Work timings– Morning 08.00am to 12noon IST and evening 08.00pm to 12:00am IST.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Process design, PFD/P&ID development, equipment sizing/selection, hydraulic modeling, pressure drop analysis, pump and heat exchanger calculations.
• Process utility systems: UPW, specialty gases, chemical distribution, bulk chemicals, waste collection/treatment, cooling water, and vacuum systems.
• Process safety, risk assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, design reviews, QA/QC, and construction support.

Software / Tools

Hydraulic modeling software, pipe stress analysis tools, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite. Exposure to AI-enabled engineering workflows is preferred.

Codes, Standards & Industry Exposure

Working knowledge of applicable ASME, ANSI, API, NFPA, CGA, ISA, OSHA, SEMI, environmental/safety regulations, and Indian statutory requirements.

Preferred industry exposure: semiconductor manufacturing, electronics/high-tech, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, battery manufacturing, food & beverage, consumer products, and industrial utility infrastructure.

Competencies & Performance Measures

Key Competencies

Practical KPIs

Technical leadership; problem solving; process safety mindset; clear communication; client focus; collaboration; mentoring; continuous improvement.

On-time quality deliverables; accurate calculations; effective coordination; reduced rework; useful standards/templates; effective mentoring; positive project and client feedback.

Additional Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for project meetings, vendor discussions, and site visits when required.

Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment and handle multiple priorities with

Additional Perks Offered:

• Compensation- as per industry standards.
• A collaborative and supportive culture where you’re not just a number—you’re a critical and highly valued member of our team!
• Hybrid work arrangements.
• As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will experience exciting projects from start to finish and interface directly with some of the most forward-thinking clients in the world.
• A mindset of continuous learning where you are encouraged to ask questions, bring fresh ideas to the table, and pursue your professional development goals.
• A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• A formal career path and real opportunities for advancement.
• A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE– The Best of Both WorldsAt SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you will work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You will experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a mindset of continuous learning. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.