Industrial Process Design Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Design Engineer to join its fully remote team. You will design, optimize and scale industrial processes across diverse projects, using advanced simulation and CAD tools.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency and innovation, with strong remote collaboration across operations, engineering and project management. You will lead feasibility studies, risk assessments and equipment specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial process design and optimization.
• Proficiency with process simulation software and CAD tools.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Create PFDs and P&IDs using dedicated software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams to integrate designs.
• Specify equipment and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Skills

Process design

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

CAD tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Process Design Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role focuses on conceptualizing, designing, and optimizing industrial processes that drive efficiency and innovation for their diverse projects. You will leverage advanced engineering principles and software tools to create robust process designs, analyze their feasibility, and ensure they meet stringent performance and safety standards. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects from anywhere, contributing to cutting-edge industrial solutions within a company that values remote expertise and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new industrial processes and optimize existing ones for improved efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create detailed process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) using specialized software.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed process designs.
• Collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and project management, to integrate process designs.
• Specify equipment requirements and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues during the design and implementation phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering , Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial process design and optimization.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with safety design reviews (e.g., HAZOP) is essential.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential for project completion bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment that embraces remote talent.