Principal/Senior Process Development Engineer, Process Engineering & safety

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior/Principal Process Development Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge low carbon technologies. This role involves overseeing process design, engineering, and scale-up in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will utilize advanced computer-aided engineering tools and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success. With a focus on carbon capture and utilization, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of sustainable engineering. If you are driven, meticulous, and ready to tackle complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in process development and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and scale-up of low carbon technologies.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and scientists.

Skills

Process Development

Chemical Engineering

Analytical Problem Solving

Process Control

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Doctorate in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

AVEVA

Gproms

AutoCAD

Aucotec Engineering Base

Job description

A Senior/Principal Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing or overseeing the development of chemical processes, including low carbon processes, as well as monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing processes in a pilot plant leading up to a technology transfer. He/she will perform process design, engineering, and scale-up in a Low-Carbon Technology Translational Testbed (LCT3) on Jurong Island, leading to a technology transfer. This role requires a good understanding and knowledge of the key process/chemical engineering and scientific principles of low carbon technologies, utilizing computer-aided engineering tools such as simulators, process, and plant engineering tools for process development and engineering. The individual should think analytically to solve problems and improve existing methods and processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide scientific and technical direction for the development, design, and scale-up of carbon capture, utilization, and low carbon hydrogen technologies.
• Develop new projects with defined timelines, milestones, methodologies, expected results, and resource requirements.
• Plan and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to support process development, scale-up campaigns, and process optimization leading to technology transfer.
• Lead or support multidisciplinary teams of scientists and engineers through technical challenges to ensure successful project completion.
• Supervise and mentor junior process development scientists and engineers.

Job Requirements

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering fields.
• At least 10 years of experience in process development and engineering, with good knowledge of process control and safety in the chemical industry.
• Excellent knowledge of various process technologies, scale-up & scale-down, and process intensification methodologies.
• Experience with computer-aided engineering tools such as Aspen Plus, AVEVA, Gproms, and the use of detailed process models for design, scale-up, and optimization.
• Collaborative experience with disciplines like electrical, instrumentation, automation, and process safety.
• Ability to plan and execute experiments at laboratory and pilot scale to support development, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Experience in a chemical production facility, familiarity with industry regulations, codes, and best practices is advantageous.
• Experience with process/plant engineering tools such as AutoCAD and Aucotec Engineering Base is advantageous.
• Technical leadership qualities for leading teams and supervising junior engineers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Self-driven, meticulous, with good multitasking and time management skills under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for documentation, presentations, and discussions in a multidisciplinary environment.