Hybrid Chemical Engineer: Process Innovation & Scale-Up

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

On-site duties in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join a forward-thinking R&D team in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing novel chemical processes and optimizing existing ones for potential commercialization, including lab experiments, pilot trials, and feasibility studies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, a Master's degree is an advantage, and at least four years of process R&D experience with kinetics, thermodynamics and separation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Master's degree is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in chemical process R&D or related field.
• Strong knowledge of kinetics, thermodynamics, reaction engineering and separation processes.
• Experience with lab equipment and techniques for synthesis and analysis.
• Proficiency with process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; able to work in hybrid teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments to develop and optimize synthesis routes.
• Design and execute pilot plant trials to validate parameters and gather scale-up data.
• Perform process simulations and modeling to assess feasibility and challenges.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports with recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists to translate lab findings into process development.
• Assist in design and specification of new process equipment for pilot/production scale.
• Ensure adherence to lab safety protocols and best practices.
• Troubleshoot process issues during experimentation and scale-up.
• Contribute to IP development and patent applications.
• Stay updated on advancements in chemical engineering and process technology.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration (hybrid)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree advantage

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Chemcad

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join a forward-thinking R&D team in Soweto, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing novel chemical processes and optimizing existing ones for potential commercialization, including lab experiments, pilot trials, and feasibility studies.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, a Master's degree is an advantage, and at least four years of process R&D experience with kinetics, thermodynamics and separation processes.