Polymer Process Development Engineer — On-Site

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Cutting-edge tech

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join the Process Development team in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on development, optimization, and scale-up of polymerization processes to produce high-performance materials.

You will work hands-on in pilot plant operations and collaborate with R&D and production to translate laboratory innovations into efficient manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a strong background in polymer chemistry and process engineering, with experience in

Competenze

• BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science/Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and optimization, preferably in the polymer industry.
• Strong understanding of polymerization mechanisms, kinetics, and reactor design.
• Hands-on experience with pilot plant operations and process troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with characterization techniques for polymers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with process simulation software is advantageous.

Mansioni

• Develop and optimize polymerization processes for various polymer systems.
• Conduct pilot plant trials to evaluate process feasibility, safety, and scalability.
• Analyze process data to identify opportunities for yield improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists to scale up new polymer formulations and processes.
• Work with production teams to ensure smooth technology transfer and ongoing process support.
• Prepare detailed process documentation, including P&IDs, SOPs, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in the Mahikeng plant.
• Evaluate and implement new process technologies and equipment.
• Stay updated on advancements in polymer science and processing.

Conoscenze

polymer chemistry

process engineering

pilot plant operations

data interpretation

analytical skills

communication

teamwork

process simulation software

Formazione

BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science/Engineering

Strumenti

process simulation software

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join the Process Development team in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on development, optimization, and scale-up of polymerization processes to produce high-performance materials.

You will work hands-on in pilot plant operations and collaborate with R&D and production to translate laboratory innovations into efficient manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a strong background in polymer chemistry and process engineering, with experience in