Chemical Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical & dental

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Lab & pilot plant access

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Canada, is seeking a Chemical Process Development Engineer to bridge lab discoveries and manufacturing. You will develop, optimize, and scale new chemical processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and economic viability, working with chemists, engineers, and production teams.

The role focuses on bench-to-pilot-to-commercial scale, process optimization for yield and cost, and rigorous experimental validation.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development and scale-up within the chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of reaction engineering, separations, and process simulation tools.
• Proficiency in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new chemical processes from bench scale through pilot plant to commercial scale.
• Optimize existing processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
• Conduct thorough process characterization studies, including kinetic and thermodynamic analysis.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate process parameters and identify critical control points.
• Prepare detailed process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with research scientists and manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless technology transfer.

Skills

Reaction engineering

Separations

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

Project management

Communication

Education

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Development Engineer to join their innovative R&D team in Kimberley . This role is crucial for bridging the gap between laboratory discoveries and industrial-scale manufacturing. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and scaling up new chemical processes, ensuring they are safe, efficient, and economically viable. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can apply your technical expertise to bring new chemical products and technologies to market, working closely with chemists, engineers, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new chemical processes from bench scale through pilot plant to commercial scale.
• Optimize existing processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.
• Conduct thorough process characterization studies, including kinetic and thermodynamic analysis.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate process parameters and identify critical control points.
• Prepare detailed process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with research scientists and manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless technology transfer.

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development and scale-up within the chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of reaction engineering, separations, and process simulation tools.
• Proficiency in experimental design and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture focused on scientific advancement.