Remote Process Development Engineer for Green Chemistry

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and incentives

Health and wellness benefits

Remote work with home office support

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and virtual N

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Development Engineer for a fully remote role focused on developing and scaling sustainable chemical processes. You will model, simulate, design experiments, and lead scale-up activities while collaborating with a global virtual team.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemical engineering, DOE, and pilot plant experience, with a passion for green chemistry and environmental stewardship. Remote, international collaboration is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years in process development, scale-up, and optimization.
• Experience with chemical process simulation software (Aspen Plus/CHEMCAD).
• Strong grounding in green chemistry and sustainable engineering practices.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and experimental design (DOE).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead remote projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of sustainable chemical processes.
• Design, simulate, and model processes using industry-standard software.
• Design and interpret experiments for validation and scale-up.
• Evaluate and select process equipment and technologies.
• Perform techno-economic analyses and life cycle assessments.
• Collaborate with remote R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges during development and scale-up.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards in all designs.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and project proposals.
• Stay updated with advances in green chemistry and sustainable engineering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen Plus

CHEMCAD

DOE

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Process Development Engineer for a fully remote role focused on developing and scaling sustainable chemical processes. You will model, simulate, design experiments, and lead scale-up activities while collaborating with a global virtual team.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in chemical engineering, DOE, and pilot plant experience, with a passion for green chemistry and environmental stewardship. Remote, international collaboration is emphasized.