Chemical Engineer - Research & Development

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary with annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Continuous learning and professional成长

East London R&D projects

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a forward-thinking Chemical Engineer to join its Research & Development team. You will drive innovation through laboratory experiments, pilot-scale trials, and the transition of new technologies to production, contributing to cutting-edge developments in the chemical industry.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams including marketing, production and quality assurance, while supporting the scale-up from R&D to commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in research and development or process development.
• Proficiency in experimental design and data analysis.
• Experience with process simulation and modeling is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of chemistry and chemical kinetics.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities for new chemical products and processes.
• Design and execute experiments in laboratory and pilot plant settings.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and generate comprehensive technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance.
• Support the scale-up of new processes from R&D to commercial manufacturing.
• Stay updated on relevant scientific literature and industry trends.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation

Modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Chemical Engineer to join their Research & Development department in East London . This role focuses on developing innovative new products and processes, and improving existing ones. You will be involved in laboratory experimentation, pilot-scale trials, and the transition of new technologies to commercial production. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about innovation to contribute to cutting-edge developments in the chemical industry within the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development activities for new chemical products and processes.
• Design and execute experiments in laboratory and pilot plant settings.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and generate comprehensive technical reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance.
• Support the scale-up of new processes from R&D to commercial manufacturing.
• Stay updated on relevant scientific literature and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 2-4 years of experience in research and development or process development.
• Proficiency in experimental design and data analysis.
• Experience with process simulation and modeling is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of chemistry and chemical kinetics.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Engage in innovative R&D projects in East London.