Remote Chemical Process Innovator & Scale-Up Engineer

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonuses

Remote work stipend

Health coverage

Career growth

Global projects

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in the United States is seeking a Remote Chemical Process Development Engineer to join a global team advancing sustainable chemical technologies from concept to pilot scale. The role emphasizes independent, results-driven work, collaboration across time zones, and delivering robust process development solutions while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Proficiency with process simulation tools and strong communication are essential for remote success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in chemical process development, scale-up, and optimization.
• Proficiency with chemical process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Strong analytical skills and solid understanding of organic chemistry and reaction engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and deliver results within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of novel chemical synthesis routes and manufacturing processes.
• Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to validate process feasibility and gather data.
• Utilize process simulation and modeling tools to predict performance and identify improvements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, present findings, and contribute to patent applications.
• Collaborate with virtual R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams across time zones.
• Ensure all process development activities adhere to safety and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Chemical process development

Scale-up & optimization

Process simulation

Analytical reasoning

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Job description

Placements24 in the United States is seeking a Remote Chemical Process Development Engineer to join a global team advancing sustainable chemical technologies from concept to pilot scale. The role emphasizes independent, results-driven work, collaboration across time zones, and delivering robust process development solutions while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Proficiency with process simulation tools and strong communication are essential for remote success.