Chemical Engineer - Process Development

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 700.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site facilities

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Chemical Engineer to drive process development and scale-up, translating lab innovations into robust industrial processes. You will lead pilot plant operations, optimize conditions, and contribute to new production lines with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires a solid foundation in reaction engineering, process modeling, and data analysis, with collaboration across R&D and operations to ensure smooth technology transfer and plant

Formación

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical process development or scale-up.
• Proven ability in process modeling and simulation; data analysis experience.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering and separation processes.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute pilot plant trials to test and validate new chemical processes.
• Develop detailed process designs, including equipment specifications and P&IDs.
• Optimize operating conditions to maximize yield, purity, and efficiency while minimizing costs and waste.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments for new process implementations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure successful technology transfer and plant startup.
• Perform process hazard analyses (PHAs) for new and modified processes.

Conocimientos

Process development

Scale-up

Process modeling

Data analysis

Pilot plant operations

Reaction engineering

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Herramientas

Process simulation tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leader in specialized chemical manufacturing, is seeking a dynamic Chemical Engineer to focus on process development in their Stellenbosch facility. This role is critical for taking laboratory-scale innovations and translating them into robust, scalable industrial processes. You will be involved in pilot plant operations, process optimization, and the detailed engineering required for new production lines. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with a strong theoretical foundation and practical experience in scaling up chemical reactions and separations. You will work within a dedicated R&D and engineering team, contributing directly to the company's pipeline of new products and improved manufacturing techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute pilot plant trials to test and validate new chemical processes.
• Develop detailed process designs, including equipment specifications and P&IDs.
• Optimize operating conditions to maximize yield, purity, and efficiency while minimizing costs and waste.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments for new process implementations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure successful technology transfer and plant startup.
• Perform process hazard analyses (PHAs) for new and modified processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical process development or scale-up.
• Proven ability in process modeling and simulation .
• Experience with pilot plant operations and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering and separation processes.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and technical advancement.
• On-site role with access to modern laboratory and pilot facilities.
• Engaging work on innovative chemical technologies.
• Be part of a company committed to technological excellence.