Chemical Process Engineer - Product Development

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Bonuses

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 represents an innovator in advanced materials and chemical solutions, based in Polokwane. The role is a Chemical Process Engineer within the Product Development team, combining lab-to-pilot scale-up with production transfer and process optimization.

The position supports a hybrid work model, with on-site Polokwane engagement and remote tasks, contributing to diverse projects and driving scale-up efficiency and technology transfer to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or manufacturing support within the chemical industry.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus) and data analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience with pilot plant operations and troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Develop and optimize chemical processes for new product introductions from lab scale to pilot and commercial scale.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and economic evaluations for new routes.
• Design and execute pilot plant trials to validate performance and gather scale-up data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges during development and scale-up.
• Prepare detailed process documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, operating manuals).
• Collaborate with R&D, analytical, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure safety, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness in design.
• Support technology transfer to manufacturing sites.
• Analyze process data for continuous improvement.

Formation

Chemical Engineering degree

Outils

Aspen Plus

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, an innovator in advanced materials and chemical solutions, is looking for a skilled Chemical Process Engineer to join their Product Development team based in **Polokwane**. This hybrid role involves working closely with R&D scientists and product managers to translate laboratory discoveries into commercially viable production processes. You will be instrumental in the scale-up of new products, process optimization, and ensuring smooth technology transfer to manufacturing. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and unit operations, coupled with practical experience in pilot plant operations and process troubleshooting. This position offers a stimulating environment for an engineer passionate about bringing new chemical products to market. You will have the opportunity to contribute to diverse projects, utilizing both your technical expertise and collaborative skills. The hybrid model allows for flexibility, combining essential on-site engagement in **Polokwane** with remote work for specific tasks, ensuring a productive and balanced work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize chemical processes for new product introductions, from lab scale to pilot and commercial scale.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process simulations, and economic evaluations for new chemical manufacturing routes.
• Design and execute pilot plant trials to validate process performance and gather scale-up data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges encountered during process development and scale-up activities.
• Prepare detailed process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and operating manuals.
• Collaborate effectively with R&D, analytical, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure all processes are designed with safety, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness in mind.
• Support technology transfer activities to manufacturing sites.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in existing products.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or manufacturing support within the chemical industry.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of chemical engineering principles, including reaction engineering, separation processes, and heat/mass transfer.
• Hands-on experience with pilot plant operations and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, with regular on-site presence in **Polokwane**.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles and stage-gate processes is an advantage.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of R.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement savings plan.
• Performance-based bonuses and opportunities for advancement.
• Professional development courses and conference attendance support.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment focused on new product creation.
• Hybrid work flexibility, balancing on-site and remote contributions in **Limpopo**.
• Exposure to cutting-edge chemical technologies and materials.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates.