🏭 Industry: Pharmaceuticals | Crop Protection | Specialty Chemicals
💼 Job Type: Full-Time | R&D & Technology Transfer
📍 Location: Hinjewadi, Pune, Maharashtra
About Us
Hikal Limited is a trusted global partner to leading innovator companies across pharmaceuticals, crop protection, and specialty chemicals. With strong capabilities in custom development, API manufacturing, and process innovation, Hikal is driven by its purpose of “Caring for Life.”
At Hikal, innovation, sustainability, and resilience are at the core of everything we do. Our Research & Technology Centre in Pune plays a critical role in translating laboratory research into safe, scalable, and compliant commercial manufacturing.
Job Opening: Executive / Assistant Manager – Process Engineering
Job Details
- Department: Research & Technology (Process Engineering / Tech Transfer)
- Designation: Executive / Assistant Manager
- Experience: 3 – 8 Years
- Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech – Chemical Engineering
(Minimum 60% marks required) - Work Location:
Hikal Ltd., 3A & 3B, 2nd Phase, Hinjewadi, Pune
Key Responsibilities & Skills
- Lead and support technology transfer activities from R&D to manufacturing
- Bridge lab-scale processes to commercial-scale production
- Coordinate technical transfers across Hikal manufacturing sites
(Taloja, Mahad, Panoli, Bengaluru, etc.) - Provide process engineering support during scale-up and commercialization
- Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards (USFDA, MHRA, etc.)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, QA, Production, and Projects
- Willingness to travel for site-based tech transfer support
Who Can Apply?
- Chemical Engineers with 3–8 years of relevant experience
- Professionals from pharmaceutical, life sciences, or chemical industries
- Candidates interested in process development, scale-up, and project execution
- Applicants with more than 60% marks in B.E./B.Tech (Chemical Engineering)
❌ Freshers are not eligible for this role.
Why Join Hikal Limited?
- 🌍 Work with a globally respected CDMO and API manufacturing partner
- 🧪 Exposure to advanced process engineering and tech transfer projects
- 📈 Strong professional growth in a research-driven organization
- 🌱 Culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact
- 🤝 Opportunity to work across multiple manufacturing locations
How to Apply
📧 Share your updated resume at:
👉 nishant_ghate@hikal.com
Shortlisting will be as per company criteria. A written test may be part of the selection process.
Interview Tips
- Revise core chemical engineering concepts
(process dynamics, mass transfer, equipment design) - Prepare examples of R&D to commercial scale tech transfer
- Be ready to discuss process optimization and scale-up challenges
- Research Hikal’s business domains and product portfolio
- Demonstrate willingness to travel and work cross-functionally
FAQs – Hikal Process Engineering Jobs
1. Is a written test mandatory?
A written test may be included as part of the selection process.
2. What percentage of marks is required?
More than 60% marks in B.E./B.Tech (Chemical Engineering).
3. Does the job require travel?
Yes, travel to Hikal manufacturing sites is required for tech transfer activities.
4. Is Hikal only a pharmaceutical company?
No, Hikal operates across pharmaceuticals, crop protection, and specialty chemicals.
5. What is the job location?
Hinjewadi, Pune (Research & Technology Centre).
6. Can freshers apply?
No, this role requires 3–8 years of experience.
Join the Hikal team in Pune: we are hiring experienced Chemical Engineers for a key management role.
