Remote Chemical Process Development Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life assurance

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Our client in South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Chemical Process Development Engineer for a fully remote role based in North West. You will drive development and scale-up of chemical processes from concept to production, collaborating with R&D, scale-up, and manufacturing teams via virtual tools.

The role demands at least 6 years in process development, strong modeling and simulation skills (Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD), and excellence in data analysis and communication across remote teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in chemical process development.
• Experience designing and optimizing processes via experiments and simulations.
• Proficiency with Aspen HYSYS or ChemCAD and statistical tools.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for virtual collaboration.
• Experience in remote/distributed teams.
• Legally authorized to work remotely in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and optimize new chemical processes.
• Conduct lab and pilot-scale experiments to validate designs.
• Perform process modeling and simulation using standard software.
• Analyze data to identify key parameters and optimize operating conditions.
• Develop PFDs and P&IDs.
• Write technical reports detailing results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with R&D, scale-up, and manufacturing teams via virtual tools.
• Ensure activities meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project timelines and remote deliverables.
• Stay updated on new technologies in process development.

Skills

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Self-discipline

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Statistical analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a talented and self-motivated Chemical Process Development Engineer to join their innovative team in a fully remote capacity. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who thrives on developing and optimizing chemical processes from conceptualization through to scale-up, all within a remote-first working environment. You will be responsible for driving forward our client's pipeline of new products and process improvements, contributing significantly to their research and development efforts. The successful candidate will leverage advanced chemical engineering principles and digital collaboration tools to achieve project milestones. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in chemical technology without the need for daily office commute, making Rustenburg, North West a base for your impactful remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop new chemical processes and optimize existing ones.


• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to validate process designs and gather performance data.


• Perform detailed process modeling and simulation using industry-standard software.


• Analyze experimental and simulation data to identify key process parameters and optimize operating conditions.


• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).


• Write comprehensive technical reports detailing experimental results, process analysis, and recommendations.


• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists, scale-up engineers, and manufacturing teams using virtual collaboration tools.


• Ensure all process development activities align with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.


• Manage project timelines and deliverables effectively in a remote setting.


• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in chemical process development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in chemical process development, research, or related field.


• Proven ability to design and optimize chemical processes through experimentation and simulation.


• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD) and statistical analysis tools.


• Strong understanding of chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and reaction engineering.


• Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adept at virtual collaboration.


• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a remote or distributed team environment.


• Must be highly organized, self-disciplined, and possess strong time management skills.


• Familiarity with stage-gate process development or similar structured R&D frameworks is a plus.


• Must be legally authorized to work remotely in South Africa

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary package, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits program including medical aid, retirement fund, and life assurance.


• Our client invests in their remote workforce by providing a technology stipend for home office setup and continuous access to online professional development resources.


• You will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of working from your chosen location, with regular virtual team interactions and opportunities to contribute to significant advancements in chemical engineering.


• While based remotely, your role supports innovation stemming from our client's operations and contributes to the technological landscape from your home office, even if your physical location is near Rustenburg.