Chemical Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Professional development

Flexible hours

Remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an inventive Chemical Process Development Engineer to join their fully remote R&D division. Translate laboratory discoveries into scalable, commercially viable processes, from concept and feasibility studies to pilot plant trials and technology transfer.

You will work with R&D scientists, analytical chemists, and manufacturing teams in a virtual environment, designing synthesis routes, performing bench-scale tests, and scaling to production while optimizing yield and

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of chemical process development and scale-up experience.
• Expertise in reaction engineering, separations, and crystallization.
• Proficiency with process modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong DoE, data analysis, and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize synthesis routes and process conditions for new products.
• Conduct feasibility studies and bench-scale experiments to evaluate viability.
• Scale up processes from lab to pilot plant to commercial scale.
• Develop PFDs, equipment specs, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with R&D, analytical chemists, and manufacturing teams in a virtual environment.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and propose improvements in yield, efficiency, and quality.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

DoE

Reaction engineering

Process modeling

Statistical analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an inventive Chemical Process Development Engineer to join their fully remote, innovative research and development division. This role focuses on translating laboratory discoveries into scalable and commercially viable chemical processes. You will play a crucial part in the entire development lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility studies to pilot plant trials and technology transfer. This is an ideal position for a proactive engineer who thrives on tackling complex challenges and enjoys contributing to cutting-edge advancements in chemical manufacturing from the comfort of their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize chemical synthesis routes and process conditions for new products.
• Conduct feasibility studies and bench-scale experiments to evaluate process viability.
• Scale up processes from laboratory to pilot plant and eventually to commercial scale, addressing engineering challenges at each stage.
• Develop detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs), equipment specifications, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists, analytical chemists, and manufacturing teams in a virtual environment.
• Analyze experimental data, identify trends, and propose solutions to improve process efficiency, yield, and quality.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in chemical process development and scale-up.
• Demonstrated expertise in reaction engineering, separation processes, and crystallization.
• Proficiency with process modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical design of experiments (DoE).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, adept at working remotely with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunities to work on pioneering projects with significant scientific impact.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive remote work culture.