Chemical Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Generous annual leave

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng’s Tembisa is seeking an innovative Chemical Process Development Engineer to lead design, scale-up, and optimization of chemical processes from laboratory to pilot plant and beyond. You will work with a team of scientists and engineers to bring new chemical products to life, developing PFDs, P&IDs, and performing PHAs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Hybrid work model, generous leave, access to top-tier laboratories, and clear career progression opportunities await

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Proven experience in chemical process development and scale-up.
• Familiarity with process control strategies and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis of data.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance in chemical operations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize new chemical processes.
• Scale up processes from lab to pilot plant and address engineering challenges.
• Develop detailed process documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform PHAs and implement safety measures.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for technology transfer.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up engineering

Process control

Instrumentation knowledge

Statistical analysis

Teamwork & communication

Education

MSc/PhD in Chemical Eng

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Chemical Process Development Engineer to contribute to their cutting-edge research and development efforts in Tembisa . This role focuses on the design, scale-up, and optimization of chemical processes from laboratory to pilot plant and eventually to commercial production. You will play a key role in bringing new chemical products and technologies to life, working closely with a team of scientists and engineers. This is an ideal position for a proactive engineer eager to tackle new challenges and drive innovation in chemical manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize new chemical processes.
• Scale up processes from lab bench to pilot plant, addressing engineering challenges.
• Develop detailed process documentation, including PFDs and P&IDs.
• Perform process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement safety measures.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth technology transfer.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in chemical process development and scale-up.
• Familiarity with process control strategies and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical analysis of data.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulatory compliance in chemical operations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing company based in Tembisa .