Remote Chemical Process Engineer - R&D Support

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup provided

Performance bonuses

Remote work

Online courses & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Chemical Process Engineer to support R&D activities. You will design experiments, analyze data, and develop scalable process designs from concept to validation while collaborating with Port Elizabeth-based teams from your home office.

This fully remote role emphasizes strong communication, independent work, and hands-on experience with process simulations and DOE methods to drive innovative solutions in a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years in process development or related R&D roles.
• Proficiency in Aspen Plus or ChemCAD.
• Strong experience with DOE and data analysis.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct lab and pilot-scale experiments to test new processes.
• Develop process simulations and models to predict performance.
• Analyze experimental data and generate reports with recommendations.
• Contribute to PFDs and P&IDs for scale-up designs.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D teams, guiding feasibility studies.
• Research new technologies applicable to process development.

Skills

DOE

Independent work

Experiment design

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

PFDs & P&IDs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Chemical Process Engineer to provide crucial R&D support. In this fully remote role, you will collaborate closely with our Port Elizabeth -based research teams to advance novel chemical processes from concept to validation. Your expertise will be vital in designing experiments, analyzing data, and developing scalable process designs. This is a unique opportunity for a self-driven engineer to contribute to groundbreaking innovation from the comfort of their home office, working on challenging projects with a forward-thinking company that embraces remote collaboration and cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and conduct laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to test and optimize new chemical processes.
• Develop process simulations and models to predict performance and identify critical parameters.
• Analyze experimental data and generate comprehensive reports with clear recommendations for process improvements.
• Contribute to the development of PFDs and P&IDs for potential scale-up designs.
• Collaborate remotely with R&D chemists and engineers, providing technical guidance on process feasibility.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and methodologies applicable to process development.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in process development, research support, or related R&D roles.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen Plus, ChemCAD).
• Strong background in experimental design and statistical analysis (DOE).
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

• Excellent remuneration package with potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life balance.
• Provision of necessary home office equipment and software licenses.
• Opportunities for professional growth through online courses and virtual conferences.
• Contribution to innovative projects with tangible real-world applications.