Remote Industrial Process Design Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Generous vacation allowance

Training & certifications

Fully remote work

Pension plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Process Design Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, simulate, and optimize industrial processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into detailed specifications.

You will lead PFDs/P&IDs, run simulations, select equipment, and perform feasibility studies, while documenting technical details and ensuring safety and compliance in distributed environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial process design.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS, ChemCAD).
• Strong remote collaboration and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design PFDs and P&IDs for industrial systems.
• Perform process simulations to optimize performance and ensure safety.
• Select equipment and technologies for new designs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Develop equipment specifications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical docs and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies in process design.

Skills

Process design

PFD & P&ID

Process simulation

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Mass transfer

Remote teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ChemCAD

CAD tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Industrial Process Design Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will design, simulate, and optimize industrial processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into detailed specifications.

You will lead PFDs/P&IDs, run simulations, select equipment, and perform feasibility studies, while documenting technical details and ensuring safety and compliance in distributed environments.