Remote Senior Chemical Engineer - Scale-Up Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Home office setup

Cutting-edge technologies

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Senior Chemical Engineer with scale-up expertise to bridge lab discoveries to commercial production. You will provide technical leadership from your home office, guiding process development and technology transfer across distributed teams.

Applicants should hold a Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years in scale-up, reactor engineering, and process simulation. Remote work flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering with scale-up emphasis.
• 10+ years in chemical process development and scale-up.
• Strong understanding of transport phenomena, reaction engineering, and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead scale-up from lab to pilot and production scales.
• Identify scale-up challenges: kinetics, heat/mass transfer, mixing.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specs for pilot/production plants.
• Collaborate with R&D, process engineers, and manufacturing for tech transfer.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for scale-up projects.
• Provide remote technical support for pilot operations and early production.

Skills

Scale-up principles

Chemical reaction engineering

Heat and mass transfer

Remote collaboration

Project leadership

Education

Master's in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Remote Senior Chemical Engineer with a specialization in Scale-Up to join their innovative product development team. This role is critical for bridging the gap between laboratory-scale discoveries and commercially viable production processes, all managed remotely. You will provide expert guidance and technical leadership to ensure successful transition of new chemical technologies from R&D to manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with a proven ability to troubleshoot scale-up challenges and collaborate effectively across distributed teams, driving innovation from their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the scale-up of new chemical processes from laboratory bench to pilot and commercial plant scale.
• Identify and address potential scale-up challenges related to reaction kinetics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and mixing.
• Develop detailed process designs, PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications for pilot and production plants.
• Collaborate closely with R&D chemists, process engineers, and manufacturing personnel to ensure a smooth technology transfer.
• Conduct feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and risk assessments for scale-up projects.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for pilot plant operations and early-stage production runs remotely.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a strong emphasis on scale-up principles.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in chemical process development and scale-up, with a portfolio of successful transitions.
• Deep understanding of chemical reaction engineering, transport phenomena, and fluid dynamics at various scales.
• Experience with process simulation, modeling, and pilot plant operations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead technical teams in a remote or hybrid environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allocation for professional development and home office setup.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and shape future products.
• A dynamic and collaborative culture that values expertise and innovation.