Process Engineer

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit  www.eastman.com .

Position Overview

JOB LOCATION - MUMBAI

The Process Engineer – Fundamental Data & Process Support will be responsible for generating, analyzing, and applying high-quality fundamental thermodynamic and physical property data to support process development, scale-up, toll manufacturing, and commercialization activities. The role involves hands-on experimental and data-analysis work in areas such as vapor–liquid equilibrium (VLE), vapor–liquid–liquid equilibrium (VLLE), extraction, crystallization, solubility studies, and rheology. The incumbent will work closely with R&D, process development, manufacturing, and external tolling partners to ensure robust, scalable, and transferable processes.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Fundamental Data Generation and Analysis

• Design, plan, and execute experimental studies to generate high-quality fundamental data including VLE, VLLE, solubility, phase behavior, and liquid–liquid extraction data
• Conduct and interpret crystallization studies covering solubility curves, metastable zone width, nucleation, and crystal growth behavior
• Perform rheological characterization of liquids, slurries, suspensions, emulsions, and non-Newtonian systems
• Ensure experimental data quality, repeatability, and relevance for process modeling and scale-up
• Analyze experimental results and develop correlations, trends, and conclusions for process optimization
  
  

Process Development and Scale-Up Support

• Provide fundamental data and insights to support process development, optimization, and debottlenecking efforts
• Support selection and design of separation processes including distillation, extraction, and crystallization
• Collaborate with modeling and simulation teams to validate and refine thermodynamic and process models
• Assist in pilot plant trials, plant start-ups, and troubleshooting activities
• Apply sound chemical engineering principles to ensure safe, robust, and scalable processes
  
  

Tolling and External Manufacturing Support

• Provide technical support for toll manufacturing and external production activities
• Evaluate and assess toller capabilities with respect to process requirements, equipment, and safety
• Support technology transfer to toll manufacturers including process documentation, data packages, and operating windows
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues during toll production
• Ensure protection of intellectual property and adherence to quality and safety standards during external manufacturing
  
  

Documentation, Quality, and Compliance

• Maintain thorough and accurate experimental records and technical documentation
• Prepare detailed technical reports, data summaries, and presentations for internal and external use
• Support preparation of process descriptions, operating manuals, and technology transfer documents
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality, and regulatory requirements at all stages of development and manufacture
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D chemists, formulation scientists, analytical teams, and manufacturing engineers
• Interface with procurement, supply chain, and external partners as required
• Contribute technical expertise during project reviews, hazard analyses, and decision-making forums
• Mentor junior engineers or scientists on experimental methods and data interpretation
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• M.E./M.Tech./PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Advanced coursework or specialization in thermodynamics, separations, or crystallization – Preferred
  
  

3.5–10 years of relevant industrial experience

• Hands-on experience generating and applying fundamental thermodynamic and physical property data
• Practical exposure to VLE, VLLE, extraction, crystallization, solubility, and rheology studies
• Experience supporting process scale-up, pilot plant, and manufacturing or tolling operations
  
  

Technical and Professional Competencies

• Strong command of chemical engineering fundamentals and thermodynamics
• Ability to translate experimental data into practical process insights
• Structured problem-solving and data analysis skills
• High attention to detail, data integrity, and safety
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Industrial experience in chemicals, specialty chemicals, pharma, or related sectors preferred
  
  

Career Opportunities

This role offers exposure to core chemical engineering fundamentals with direct impact on process design, scale-up, and external manufacturing strategy. The incumbent will work across R&D, manufacturing, and external partners, providing strong opportunities for technical growth in a technology-driven organization

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.