Senior/Principal Process Development Engineer , ISCE2

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Singapore seeks a Senior/Principal Process Development Engineer to oversee the development and optimization of chemical processes. The role involves leading projects, supervising teams, and utilizing computer-aided engineering tools to enhance process efficiency. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in process development and a strong engineering background. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in process development and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of process technologies and scale-up methodologies.
• Experience with computer-aided engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead chemical process technology development and optimization.
• Manage timelines and resources for new projects.
• Supervise a team of scientists and engineers.

Skills

Process development

Project management

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering fields

Tools

Aspen Plus

AVEVA

Gproms

Job description

Purpose of Job

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 lead/perform process design, engineering and scale-up chemical process technologies. This role requires good understanding and knowledge of the underlying key process/chemical engineering and scientific principles of low carbon technologies and uses computer aided engineering tools such as simulators, process and plant engineering tools for process development and engineering. This individual thinks analytically to solve problems and improve existing methods and processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for providing scientific and technical direction and/or development, design, and scale up of chemical process technologies
• Responsible for developing new projects, including timelines, milestones, methodological approaches, expected results and necessary resources.
• Responsible for the planning and/or execution of laboratory-based experiments or pilot-based campaigns
• Lead or support multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers through technical challenges and contribute to the successful completion of projects
• Supervise and mentor junior process development scientists and engineers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or other related engineering fields.
• Possess at least 10 years of experience in process development and engineering
• Working knowledge of various process technologies, scale-up & scale-down and process intensification methodologies or principles
• Has good working experience with relevant computer aided engineering tools including simulation (e.g. Aspen Plus, AVEVA, Gproms, etc.)
• Has good appreciation of other related disciplines e.g. electrical and instrumentation, automation, process safety, etc.
• Ability to plan and/or execute experiments at laboratory and pilot scale (scale-up/scale-down) to support process development, troubleshooting and optimisation
• Working experience in a chemical production facility and familiarity with regulations, codes and industry best practices would be desirable
• Possess technical leadership quality to lead team and/or supervise junior engineers
• Possess strong interpersonal, oral and written communication and organization skills
• Self-driven and meticulous individual who has the strong ability to multi-task and has good time management skills to deliver results under tight timelines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for the timely documentation, presentation, and discussion of results in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, team-based environment