Process Development Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cutting-edge R&D projects

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Advancement of new chem tech

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking an innovative Process Development Chemical Engineer to join our R&D team. You will translate scientific insights into robust manufacturing processes, working in lab and pilot environments.

The role emphasizes process development, scale-up, data analysis, and collaboration across research, engineering, and production to deliver new technologies safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in process development, scale-up and pilot plant operations.
• Proficiency with process simulation and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of kinetics, thermodynamics and separation processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and experimental design skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes.
• Perform scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and commercial scale.
• Analyze data, interpret results, and propose technical solutions.
• Develop process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs and SOPs.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
• Ensure development activities comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Experimental design

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Process Development Chemical Engineer to join their team in Mahikeng . This role is focused on the research, development, and scale-up of new chemical processes and technologies. You will work in laboratory and pilot plant settings, translating fundamental science into robust, commercially viable manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate is passionate about innovation, possesses strong experimental skills, and thrives in a collaborative R&D environment, contributing to the company's pipeline of new products and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes.
• Perform process scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and commercial scale.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and propose technical solutions.
• Develop process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with research scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure all development activities adhere to safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Experience in process development, scale-up, and pilot plant operations.
• Proficiency with process simulation and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and separation processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge R&D projects.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture in Mahikeng .
• Contribute to the advancement of new chemical technologies.