Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company +

Education and professional development

Collaborative and innovative culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Welkom, South Africa, seeks a Process Development Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and scale-up of new chemical processes and products. You will translate laboratory discoveries into scalable manufacturing methods while ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability in a dynamic R&D environment.

The role requires a strong blend of theory and practical application, excellent problem-solving abilities, and cross-functional collaboration with chemists, engineers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or chemical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and pilot plant operations.
• Proficiency in process simulation tools and statistical analysis software.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and unit operations.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes for new products.
• Analyze experimental data, draw conclusions, and present findings to technical and management teams.
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and preliminary equipment specifications.
• Oversee pilot plant operations and manage the scale-up of processes from lab to commercial production.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure smooth technology transfer.
• Ensure all process development activities adhere to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Connaissances

Process development

Scale-up

Laboratory operations

Process simulation

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated Process Development Engineer to join their innovative team in Welkom . This role is centered on the research, design, and scale-up of new chemical processes and products. You will play a pivotal role in transforming laboratory discoveries into commercially viable manufacturing processes, working with cutting-edge technologies and materials. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's growth by ensuring efficient, safe, and sustainable production methods are developed and implemented. This position requires a strong blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application within a dynamic R&D and manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes for new products.
• Analyze experimental data, draw conclusions, and present findings to technical and management teams.
• Develop process flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, and preliminary equipment specifications.
• Oversee pilot plant operations and manage the scale-up of processes from lab to commercial production.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists, engineers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure smooth technology transfer.
• Ensure all process development activities adhere to safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering .
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or chemical manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and pilot plant operations.
• Proficiency in process simulation tools and statistical analysis software.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and unit operations.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Opportunities for further education and professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative workplace culture focused on scientific advancement.