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Updated on 8/12/2026
Quest Global
10,001+ employees
Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- A Bachelor's-level engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
- Six to twelve years of oil and gas experience in refining, petrochemical, LNG, or related upstream/downstream industries.
- Knowledge of upstream and downstream oil and gas operations, risk-based inspection methodologies, fixed-equipment inspection procedures, inspection optimization, piping circuitization, thickness measurement location development, API damage mechanisms, in-service inspection, materials and standards, corrosion and welding, non-destructive testing, thickness inspection management, corrosion management, and inspection-plan development and optimization.
- Knowledge of asset-integrity software such as APM Meridium, Pestra, or Credo.
- Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.
- Working knowledge of oil and gas plant operations.
- Exposure to operating-condition safety, SHE risks, spills, safety incidents, and equipment-failure opportunities.
- Knowledge of engineering roles and responsibilities in oil and gas field or site operations.
- Knowledge of corrective and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Knowledge of international standards for the design, quality, and procedures of approved equipment.
- Working knowledge of ASME Section I Divisions 1 and 2, ASME Section V, ASME Section IX, ASME Section II, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, and ASME PCC-2.
- Field in-service inspection and repair of pressure equipment, heat exchangers, piping systems, pressure relief devices, and above-ground storage tanks in operating units.
- Provide technical support to clients for fixed-equipment mechanical integrity, including risk-based inspection, troubleshooting, asset improvement, and technology selection.
- Provide technical leadership in inspection and corrosion management for upstream and downstream oil and gas assets.
- Develop technical solutions for upstream and downstream asset integrity.
- Create innovative solutions, automations, and methodologies to differentiate the company's offerings.
- Perform fitness-for-service, corrosion evaluations, and remaining-life studies.
- Drive and manage Integrity Engineers in executing workflows with quality at scale.
- Provide pre-sales support for new business deals and post-sales support for assigned projects.
- Drive core team members to recruit skilled resources or train internal resources to achieve targets.
- Bridge customer, sales, and global technical teams.
- Lead, develop, nurture, and manage global customer relationships and strategic partnering initiatives for complex technology needs.
- Review technical scoping, estimation, fitment, and feasibility studies, including customer expectations and solution design prepared by Program Managers and Project Leaders.
- Evaluate degradation in pressure equipment, heat exchangers, piping circuits, fired equipment, flares, above-ground storage tanks, and pressure relief devices.
- Monitor and surveil integrity parameters to ensure reliable operations.
- Perform troubleshooting and root-cause analysis and steward integrity recommendations.
- Identify and analyze bad actors to reduce equipment downtime.
- Use data analytics and digital tools to operationalize upgraded work practices through digital transformation.
- Manage overall integrity effectiveness, including criticality assessments, consequence and complexity ratings, fit-for-purpose risk-based strategies, optimum task intervals, regulatory considerations, inspection-finding reviews, and continual strategy improvement.
- Certification and in-depth working knowledge of API 580, API 510, API 570, API 571, and API 653.
- Certification or working knowledge in NACE Senior Corrosion Technologist, BSI ISO/EN/AS standards, AWS, CSWIP, or ASNT non-destructive-testing techniques.
- Experience with Meridium, Credo, Pestra, and SAP.
QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services for aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It helps clients design, develop, and maintain products and systems using edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT, typically through long-term partnerships and project-based work. It differentiates itself with a global delivery model and broad industry reach, plus a stated commitment to sustained partnerships and workplace culture. Its goal is to improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with data-driven digital tools.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, South Carolina
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Hillhouse’s February 2026 minority investment validates demand and funds strategic expansion.
- The May 2025 bp Bengaluru center expands energy work into upstream and transition programs.
- Quest Global is hiring aggressively in 2026, signaling utilization and demand across U.S. engineering hubs.
What critics are saying
- Quest Global depends on large OEMs; any aerospace or semiconductor program cuts hit revenue quickly.
- Integrating BITSILICA and Alpha-Numero during 2026 strains execution, retention, and delivery quality.
- A failed pre-IPO exit after Hillhouse’s 2026 stake leaves Carlyle trapped and valuation fragile.
What makes Quest Global unique
- Quest Global spans concept-to-silicon-to-software engineering across 18 countries, April 2026.
- Its Babcock relationship, expanded October 2025, shows sticky, multi-year critical-infrastructure work.
- BITSILICA acquisition strengthens semiconductor design depth, especially IP, verification, and physical design.
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Quest Global has announced the acquisition of BITSILICA, an India-based semiconductor design services firm, in a move aimed at strengthening its semiconductor portfolio and accelerating its full-stack engineering strategy. The […]
Quest Global, a global outsourced engineering services provider, has secured a minority investment from Hillhouse Investment through a combination of primary capital infusion and share purchases from existing stakeholders. The transaction involves funds managed by Hillhouse Investment Management. The Singapore-based company, which employs over 21,500 people across 93 global delivery centres in 18 countries, will use the capital to advance strategic priorities and enhance its engineering capabilities for major original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Quest Global specialises in aerospace, automotive, energy and semiconductor sectors. CEO Ajit Prabhu said the investment validates the company's differentiated value proposition and growth strategy. Hillhouse's Sean Carney cited Quest Global's domain expertise and long-term customer relationships as key investment factors. Jefferies served as exclusive financial adviser.
Hillhouse is acquiring a 5% stake in Quest Global at a $4.5 billion valuation, outbidding Temasek in a pre-IPO round. The deal represents a significant jump from Quest Global's previous $1.8 billion valuation when Carlyle Group acquired a stake in 2023. Temasek had also been planning to purchase approximately 5% of the engineering services company. The transaction marks substantial growth for Quest Global, with its valuation increasing 150% in roughly two years.
Romanian tech group AROBS is acquiring Quest Global Romania from Craiova in an all-stock transaction, marking the company's first acquisition paid entirely through share issuance. The newly issued shares will be subject to a one-year lock-up period. Quest Global Romania, headquartered in Craiova, employs approximately 110 specialists and provides software development, testing, embedded solutions and IT consulting services across sectors including semiconductors, healthcare and automotive. The company is part of Singapore-based Quest Global, which operates in 18 countries with over 22,000 employees. The acquisition strengthens AROBS's engineering capabilities and international presence. Quest Global Romania's management will continue under Ana-Maria Vasilescu's leadership. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of the year.