Remote Senior Process Optimization Engineer - Data-Driven

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office stipend

Online courses

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Optimization Engineer to join a globally distributed, remote team focused on data analytics, modeling, and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes. You will work autonomously and with cross-functional groups to drive efficiency, yield, and sustainability improvements from a remote setting.

The role requires a Master’s in Chemical Engineering and 6+ years of process engineering experience with strong data analysis, SPC/DOE, and programming in Python or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• 6+ years of experience in process engineering, with a strong focus on process optimization and data analysis.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python or R for data analysis and modeling; experience with SPC/DOE and data mining.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex process data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement in chemical operations.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies and optimization models.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with site engineers and operations personnel to deploy and monitor optimization initiatives.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in process optimization technologies and methodologies.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on process performance and optimization project outcomes to management.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Communication

Python

R

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DOE

SPC

Process simulation software

APC systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Optimization Engineer to join a globally distributed, remote team focused on data analytics, modeling, and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes. You will work autonomously and with cross-functional groups to drive efficiency, yield, and sustainability improvements from a remote setting.

The role requires a Master’s in Chemical Engineering and 6+ years of process engineering experience with strong data analysis, SPC/DOE, and programming in Python or