Remote Process Development Engineer - Scale-Up

Placements24; Paarl; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.350.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Process Development Engineer to lead chemical process development from bench to scale-up, with focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The role is remote with possible site visits near Paarl, Western Cape, enabling close collaboration with local teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering (or a Bachelor’s with significant experience), 5+ years in process development, and proficiency with Aspen Plus or HYSYS.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, or Bachelor's with significant experience.
• 5+ years in chemical process development, scale-up and optimization.
• Experience with process simulation software (Aspen Plus, HYSYS).

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute laboratory and pilot-scale experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes.
• Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and recommend improvements.
• Develop process models and simulations to predict behavior and optimize conditions.
• Lead scale-up from laboratory to pilot plant and commercial manufacturing.
• Specify equipment and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and operations teams for implementation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Stay current with advancements in chemical engineering and sustainable practices.
• Troubleshoot process issues during development and scale-up.

Conocimientos

Process development

Analytical skills

Experimental design

Remote collaboration

Technical writing

Educación

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Herramientas

Aspen Plus

HYSYS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Process Development Engineer to lead chemical process development from bench to scale-up, with focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The role is remote with possible site visits near Paarl, Western Cape, enabling close collaboration with local teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering (or a Bachelor’s with significant experience), 5+ years in process development, and proficiency with Aspen Plus or HYSYS.