Senior Process Development Engineer

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus potential

Fully remote position

Health, dental, vision coverage

Home office allowance

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer for a fully remote role focused on R&D for novel chemical processes from concept to commercialization. You will lead complex projects using simulations and experimental work to achieve breakthroughs in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Remote collaboration with a global network of scientists is essential, with 10+ years of R&D experience and expertise in Aspen Plus, COMSOL, and reaction engineering.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical process R&D, development, and scale-up.
• Expertise in process simulation software (Aspen Plus, COMSOL) and statistical analysis.
• Strong knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, separations, and process intensification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of R&D projects for new chemical processes.
• Use process modeling and simulation tools to predict and optimize performance.
• Conduct lab and pilot-scale experiments to validate designs and gather data.
• Analyze results, interpret data, and propose scale-up strategies.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and economic targets are met for developed processes.
• Prepare technical reports, patents, and proposals and present findings.

Skills

Process modeling

Statistical analysis

Reaction engineering

Data interpretation

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's/PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

COMSOL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Development Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote team. This is a key position focused on the research, development, and optimization of novel chemical processes from concept to commercialization. You will lead complex R&D projects, leveraging advanced simulation and experimental techniques to achieve breakthroughs in efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. This remote role offers the freedom to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global network of scientists and engineers on challenging and impactful initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of research and development projects for new chemical processes.
• Utilize advanced process modeling and simulation tools to predict and optimize process performance.
• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to validate process designs and gather critical data.
• Analyze experimental results, interpret data, and provide strategic recommendations for process scale-up.
• Ensure all developed processes meet stringent safety, environmental, and economic targets.
• Author comprehensive technical reports, patents, and project proposals, and present findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field with a strong research background.
• Over 10 years of experience in chemical process research, development, and scale-up.
• Expertise in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, COMSOL) and statistical analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical reaction engineering, separations, and process intensification.
• Proven track record of leading complex R&D projects in a remote or distributed team setting.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including significant bonus potential.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours and location independence.
• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies with a global impact.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating virtual work environment.