Process Development Chemical Engineer

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive medical and retirement福利

Access to state-of-the-art laboratory

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Process Development Chemical Engineer to join a forward-thinking team in Welkom. The role focuses on researching, designing, and piloting new chemical processes and optimizing existing ones, bridging laboratory discovery to industrial application.

The position involves a hybrid work model balancing lab and pilot plant work with remote analysis and reporting, contributing to sustainable chemical solutions and advancing technological capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in process development, scale-up and pilot plant operations.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, separation processes and process control.
• Proficiency in experimental design (DoE) and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving, creativity and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and documentation skills with technical writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of new chemical processes from bench to pilot scale.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results for process design decisions.
• Design and execute pilot plant trials with robust data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and production engineers for scale-up and technology transfer.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and equipment for process enhancement.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for process development projects.

Skills

Process development

Pilot plant operations

Reaction engineering

Experiment design (DoE)

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Process Development Chemical Engineer to join their forward-thinking team in Welkom . This role focuses on the research, design, and piloting of new chemical processes and the optimization of existing ones. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between laboratory-scale discovery and industrial application, ensuring that new processes are efficient, safe, and scalable. The position involves a hybrid work model, balancing focused lab and pilot plant work with remote analysis and reporting. You will be part of a team dedicated to advancing our technological capabilities and contributing to sustainable chemical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of new chemical processes from bench-scale to pilot-scale.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to inform process design decisions.
• Design and execute pilot plant trials, ensuring effective data collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists and production engineers to facilitate process scale-up and technology transfer.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and equipment for process enhancement.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for process development projects.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in process development, scale-up, and pilot plant operations.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, separation processes, and process control.
• Proficiency in experimental design (DoE) and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work creatively and analytically.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with experience in technical writing.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
• Stimulating work environment with opportunities for innovation.