Chemical Engineer - Process Design and Scale-Up (Specialty Chemicals)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join a specialty chemicals company focused on design and scale-up of manufacturing processes. You will translate lab innovations into viable production processes, from concept to pilot plant trials.

This remote role emphasizes process design, simulations, hazard analysis, and collaboration with R&D to deliver robust, scalable solutions for niche products. This remote position offers exposure to pilot testing, PFDs/P&IDs, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in chemical engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience with process simulation tools.
• Passion for developing efficient and robust processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed process designs for specialty chemical manufacturing units.
• Perform process simulations to evaluate design options, optimize operating conditions, and predict performance.
• Design and execute pilot plant studies to validate process designs and gather scale-up data.
• Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments for new and modified processes.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists and engineers to ensure smooth technology transfer.

Skills

Process design

Process simulation

Scale-up experience

Hazard analysis

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative specialty chemicals company, is seeking a talented Chemical Engineer to join their dynamic team, focusing on process design and scale-up. This role is crucial for translating laboratory innovations into commercially viable manufacturing processes. You will be involved in all stages of process development, from conceptual design and simulation to pilot plant trials and support for full-scale implementation. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles, hands-on experience with process simulation tools, and a passion for developing efficient and robust processes for niche chemical products. This is an excellent opportunity for a growth-oriented engineer to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, working remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed process designs for specialty chemical manufacturing units.
• Perform process simulations to evaluate different design options, optimize operating conditions, and predict performance.
• Design and execute pilot plant studies to validate process designs and gather scale-up data.
• Prepare process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment specifications.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments for new and modified processes.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists and engineers to ensure smooth technology