Process Engineer: Lab-to-Pilot Scale-Up

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks a Research Engineer (Process Engineering) to develop and scale chemical processes from lab to pilot plant, enabling technology transfer. You will lead process design, engineering and scale-up while applying core chemical engineering principles and CAE tools.

The role requires 3+ years in process development, experience with scale-up and process intensification, and strong communication to coordinate with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical or related engineering fields.
• At least 3 years of experience in process development and engineering.
• Working knowledge of process technologies, scale-up/down and process intensification principles.
• Experience with CAE tools including simulation (Aspen Plus, AVEVA, Gproms).
• Good collaboration with electrical, instrumentation, automation and safety disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; able to multi-task and manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and/or execute laboratory-based experiments or pilot campaigns for process development and scale-up.
• Perform engineering calculations, techno-economic analyses and lifecycle assessment.
• Analyze lab or pilot data and report results to supervisor.
• Assist in developing new projects with timelines, milestones and resources.
• Support a multi-disciplinary team through technical challenges and contribute to project success.
• Coach junior process engineers and internship students.

Skills

Process engineering

Scale-up / scale-down

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

AVEVA

Gproms

Job description

A*STAR – Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore seeks a Research Engineer (Process Engineering) to develop and scale chemical processes from lab to pilot plant, enabling technology transfer. You will lead process design, engineering and scale-up while applying core chemical engineering principles and CAE tools.

The role requires 3+ years in process development, experience with scale-up and process intensification, and strong communication to coordinate with multidisciplinary