Process Development Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Process Development Chemical Engineer to join our on-site team. This role focuses on translating laboratory discoveries into scalable, cost-effective industrial processes and contributing to the product development pipeline and manufacturing efficiency.

You will design and analyze experiments in lab and pilot plants, develop scale-up strategies and mass/energy balances, evaluate equipment, and collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to ensure seamless

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of process development and pilot plant experience.
• Experience with Aspen Plus and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments for process development and optimization in laboratory and pilot plant settings.
• Develop scale-up strategies and mass/energy balances for new chemical processes.
• Evaluate and select appropriate process equipment and technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during process development and scale-up.
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists and manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless technology transfer.
• Document all process development activities, including reports, data analysis, and recommendations.

Skills

Process development

Pilot plant ops

Aspen Plus

Statistical analysis

Reaction engineering

Separations

Fluid dynamics

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and innovative Process Development Chemical Engineer to join their on-site team. This role is at the forefront of creating and refining the manufacturing processes for new and existing products. You will be instrumental in translating laboratory discoveries into robust, scalable, and cost-effective industrial processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong theoretical understanding of chemical engineering principles combined with practical experience in piloting and process scale-up. Working within a dedicated team, you will contribute directly to the company's product development pipeline and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments for process development and optimization in laboratory and pilot plant settings.
• Develop scale-up strategies and mass/energy balances for new chemical processes.
• Evaluate and select appropriate process equipment and technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues encountered during process development and scale-up.
• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists and manufacturing personnel to ensure seamless technology transfer.
• Document all process development activities, including reports, data analysis, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, and pilot plant operations.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus) and statistical analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, separations, and fluid dynamics.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, on-site team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Direct impact on new product innovation and manufacturing efficiency.
• A dynamic and collaborative on-site work culture.