Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and视on

Stock options package

Opportunities to attend leading confs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly innovative Process Development Engineer to join a fully remote R&D team focused on designing, optimizing, and scaling up manufacturing processes for advanced materials and products.

The role emphasizes translating laboratory concepts into viable industrial processes, collaborating with global teams, and driving process safety and regulatory compliance in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and optimization.
• Strong background in process design, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mass transfer.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex R&D projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote setting.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and DOE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize new manufacturing processes for novel materials and products.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant trials to validate process designs.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and detailed operating procedures.
• Analyze process data to identify root causes of issues and implement robust solutions.
• Scale-up processes from laboratory to pilot and full-scale production.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless process integration.
• Ensure processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly innovative Process Development Engineer to join their cutting-edge, fully remote research and development team. This critical role focuses on designing, optimizing, and scaling up new manufacturing processes for advanced materials and products. You will be at the forefront of innovation, leveraging your expertise to translate laboratory concepts into viable, efficient, and cost-effective industrial processes. This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer to work in a collaborative, remote-first environment with a global impact. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in chemical or industrial engineering principles, coupled with a proven ability to develop novel solutions and manage process development projects from ideation to implementation. You will work closely with R&D scientists, product designers, and manufacturing teams worldwide, utilizing digital collaboration tools to drive project success. Our client is committed to empowering its remote workforce and fosters a culture of continuous learning and scientific exploration. This role is perfect for a proactive engineer eager to push the boundaries of manufacturing technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize new manufacturing processes for novel materials and products.
• Conduct feasibility studies and pilot plant trials to validate process designs.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to predict performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and detailed operating procedures.
• Analyze process data to identify root causes of issues and implement robust solutions.
• Scale-up processes from laboratory to pilot and full-scale production.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless process integration.
• Ensure processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and optimization.
• Strong background in process design, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mass transfer.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex R&D projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote setting.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and DOE is a plus.

Benefits

• A highly attractive annual salary of ZAR.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options package.
• Opportunities for attending leading industry conferences and training.
• A fully remote work environment with flexible hours and supportive remote infrastructure.
• 401k matching program.
• Paid time off and holidays.