Innovative R&D Chemical Engineer | Hybrid Work & Pilot Scale

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a creative and analytical Chemical Engineer to join our client's R&D team in Nelspruit. The role centers on innovating new products and processes from concept and laboratory work through pilot-scale trials.

You will design experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with marketing, production, and QA to ensure successful product launches. A strong scientific background and problem-solving mindset are essential for advancing the company''s capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in R&D, process development, or a related technical role.
• Proven experience in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific reporting.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques and pilot plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of fundamental chemical engineering principles and thermodynamics.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments to explore new chemical reactions, formulations, and process technologies.
• Design and execute pilot plant studies to validate process feasibility and gather scale-up data.
• Analyze experimental results using statistical methods and provide detailed reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance, to ensure alignment and successful product launch.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and scientific literature relevant to product and process innovation.
• Troubleshoot issues encountered during experimental and pilot-scale work.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific reporting

Lab techniques

Pilot plant operations

Thermodynamics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Placements24 seeks a creative and analytical Chemical Engineer to join our client's R&D team in Nelspruit. The role centers on innovating new products and processes from concept and laboratory work through pilot-scale trials.

You will design experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with marketing, production, and QA to ensure successful product launches. A strong scientific background and problem-solving mindset are essential for advancing the company''s capabilities.