Chemical Engineer - Process Development

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary package

Medical aid & retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Chemical Engineer to join their Process Development team in Cape Town. This role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility to deliver scalable, sustainable chemical processes for key product lines.

You will work with senior engineers to translate laboratory discoveries into industrial-scale operations, optimize efficiency, and ensure high-quality yields while maintaining a collaborative, safety-conscious environment in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years in chemical process development, scale-up, or manufacturing support.
• Familiarity with process design principles and unit operations.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes from lab to pilot and commercial scale.
• Design and conduct experiments to study process parameters and identify improvement areas.
• Use process simulation tools to model performance and predict outcomes.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues to ensure quality and yield.
• Prepare technical reports and process documentation.
• Collaborate with equipment engineers and manufacturing teams during implementation and validation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Chemical Engineer to join their Process Development team in Cape Town . You will play a key role in developing and refining chemical processes that are critical to the company's product lines. This hybrid role offers a blend of on-site collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to contribute effectively to challenging projects. You will work closely with senior engineers and researchers to translate laboratory discoveries into viable industrial-scale processes, ensuring both efficiency and sustainability in our operations, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement within the scientific community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes from laboratory scale to pilot and commercial scale, ensuring robustness and scalability.
• Design and conduct experiments to investigate process parameters and identify areas for improvement.
• Utilize process simulation tools to model and analyze process performance and predict outcomes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues, ensuring consistent product quality and yield.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with equipment engineers and manufacturing teams during process implementation and validation phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in chemical process development, scale-up, or manufacturing support.
• Familiarity with process design principles and common chemical engineering unit operations.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration in a hybrid work model .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional growth and further education.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in the vibrant city of Cape Town .
• Hybrid work arrangement for better work-life balance.