Hybrid Process Development Engineer – Specialty Chemicals

Placements24; Durban; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary & incentives

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid role

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Process Development Engineer to drive development and scale-up of new chemical products and processes. You will transform laboratory concepts into viable commercial operations, working with R&D chemists and engineers to transfer technology and optimize synthesis routes.

The role requires a solid chemical engineering background, hands-on lab and pilot plant experience, and expertise in process simulation (ChemCAD/Aspen Plus).

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and/or chemical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory and pilot plant operations.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (ChemCAD, Aspen Plus).
• Strong understanding of organic chemistry principles and reaction kinetics is highly desirable.
• Experience with PHA methodologies (HAZOP, FMEA).
• Excellent data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to challenges.

Mansioni

• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to develop and optimize chemical synthesis routes and product formulations.
• Design and execute scale-up studies, identifying and mitigating risks associated with transitioning from lab to plant scale.
• Develop detailed process descriptions, PFDs, P&IDs, and operating procedures for new processes.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists and engineers to ensure seamless technology transfer.
• Perform process hazard analyses (PHAs) and implement safety measures for new and existing processes.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and provide clear, concise reports and recommendations.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and improve existing production processes.
• Evaluate and select appropriate process equipment for pilot and commercial scale operations.
• Ensure all development activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through patent applications and technical disclosures.

Conoscenze

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Formazione

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

ChemCAD

Aspen Plus

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Process Development Engineer to drive development and scale-up of new chemical products and processes. You will transform laboratory concepts into viable commercial operations, working with R&D chemists and engineers to transfer technology and optimize synthesis routes.

The role requires a solid chemical engineering background, hands-on lab and pilot plant experience, and expertise in process simulation (ChemCAD/Aspen Plus).