Senior Chemical Engineer – Hybrid R&D & Scale-Up

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer for our Randburg-based R&D team. You will conceptualize, develop, and optimize novel chemical processes and products, bridging laboratory work to pilot-scale operations.

The role combines hands-on experiments with modeling and data analysis, requiring expertise in reaction kinetics, separations, and process scale-up. A hybrid environment is offered, with emphasis on safe, sustainable chemical technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in chemical process R&D and scale-up.
• Experience with pilot plant operations is essential.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (Aspen Plus) and experimental design.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes.
• Perform lab and pilot-scale testing with data integrity.
• Develop process models and simulations to guide optimization.
• Lead scale-up from lab to pilot plant and support technology transfer.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments for new products and processes.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges in R&D and scale-up.
• Prepare technical reports and patent disclosures.
• Collaborate with chemists, material scientists, and manufacturing teams.
• Stay updated on advances in chemical engineering and process intensification.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer for our Randburg-based R&D team. You will conceptualize, develop, and optimize novel chemical processes and products, bridging laboratory work to pilot-scale operations.

The role combines hands-on experiments with modeling and data analysis, requiring expertise in reaction kinetics, separations, and process scale-up. A hybrid environment is offered, with emphasis on safe, sustainable chemical technologies.