Chemical Process Development Engineer – Lab to Plant

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Development Engineer for our Upington, Northern Cape client. The role focuses on developing and optimizing chemical processes, including novel material synthesis and production, from laboratory experiments to pilot trials and scale-up to manufacturing.

You will work with researchers and production engineers to translate new processes into scalable, safe, and efficient production, contributing to the company's growth in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering.
• 2–5 years in process development or related chemical engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and pilot plant operations.
• Proficiency in data analysis and technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments at laboratory and pilot scales to develop and optimize chemical processes.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and prepare detailed technical reports.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and mass/energy balances for new and existing processes.
• Troubleshoot process issues and identify solutions to improve yield, purity, and efficiency.
• Assist in scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant and production.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and QA teams for technology transfer.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Thermodynamics

Data analysis

PFDs/P&IDs

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Development Engineer for our Upington, Northern Cape client. The role focuses on developing and optimizing chemical processes, including novel material synthesis and production, from laboratory experiments to pilot trials and scale-up to manufacturing.

You will work with researchers and production engineers to translate new processes into scalable, safe, and efficient production, contributing to the company's growth in the region.