Ingeniero Químico de Desarrollo de Procesos y Escalado

Placements24; León; Hybrid; MXN 1,538,000 - 2,436,000; Part time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a contract Ingeniero Químico with expertise in process development and scale-up for remote, project-based work. You will transform laboratory procedures into scalable industrial processes, develop PFDs and P&IDs, run process simulations, and perform PHAs to ensure safe, compliant, and economical designs for pilot and commercial stages.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong writing, and effective remote collaboration with R&D teams, with a flexible setup allowing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and chemical plant design.
• Experience translating lab processes to pilot and commercial scale.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and P&ID development tools.
• Strong knowledge of reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience with PHAs and safety measures.

Responsibilities

• Translate laboratory procedures into scalable chemical processes.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Conduct process simulation and modeling to predict performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Perform PHAs, including HAZOP studies.
• Specify process equipment and utilities for pilot and commercial scale.
• Develop mass and energy balances for developed processes.
• Estimate capital and operating costs for proposed designs.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D chemists and engineers.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations for process implementation.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

P&ID development

Process simulation

PHAs

Technical writing

Remote work management

Education

Chemical engineering degree

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic specialty chemicals company, is seeking a contract Ingeniero Químico with expertise in process development and scale-up. This role is ideal for an experienced professional looking for a challenging project-based opportunity, offered remotely. You will be instrumental in taking laboratory-scale chemical processes and developing them into robust, scalable industrial operations. Your work will involve detailed process design, hazard analysis, and economic evaluation to ensure successful transitions to pilot and commercial production. We value innovation, technical rigor, and effective remote collaboration. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing your specialized skills to critical development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate laboratory procedures into scalable chemical processes.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Conduct process simulation and modeling to predict performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Perform process hazard analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP studies.
• Specify process equipment and utilities required for pilot and commercial scale.
• Develop mass and energy balances for developed processes.
• Estimate capital and operating costs for proposed process designs.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D chemists and engineers to address technical challenges.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommendations for process implementation.
• Ensure process designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and chemical plant design.
• Proven experience in translating lab processes to pilot and commercial scale.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, ChemCAD) and P&ID development tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience with conducting PHAs and implementing safety measures.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in Spanish; English proficiency is highly desirable.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and suitable home office environment.

Benefits

This contract role offers a competitive hourly or project-based rate commensurate with experience and expertise. As a contractor, you will enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to engage in impactful, short-term projects. You will gain exposure to diverse chemical processes and contribute to innovative solutions. While benefits are typically not included for contractors, this role offers significant autonomy and challenging technical work. Join our client's team for a rewarding and flexible engagement.