Remote Chemical Process Design & Simulation Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Simulation tools

Innovations

Online culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Process Development Engineer to design, simulate, and optimize chemical processes. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team to bring new processes from concept to industrial application.

The role is fully remote with opportunities to access advanced simulation tools, contribute to innovative chemistry projects, and grow within a supportive online culture that values results and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in process design and simulation using Aspen Plus or CHEMCAD.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate new chemical processes using modeling software.
• Conduct virtual laboratory experiments and data analysis to validate designs.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs for new operations.
• Write technical reports and feasibility studies for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional remote teams.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and propose improvements.

Skills

Process design

Simulation

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

CHEMCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Process Development Engineer to design, simulate, and optimize chemical processes. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team to bring new processes from concept to industrial application.

The role is fully remote with opportunities to access advanced simulation tools, contribute to innovative chemistry projects, and grow within a supportive online culture that values results and professional development.