Senior Chemical Engineer - Research & Development

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced lab facilities

Pilot plants

Professional development support

Randburg location

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a highly innovative Senior Chemical Engineer to lead groundbreaking R&D initiatives at their state-of-the-art facility. You will conceptualize, design, and scale up novel chemical processes and products, driving technology transfer and process optimization.

This role offers a dynamic research environment, opportunities to publish and file intellectual property, mentorship of junior staff, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to shape the company's

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of progressive chemical R&D experience.
• Proven track record in process design, scale-up, and optimization.
• Expertise in reaction engineering, separation processes, and process modeling software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of new chemical processes from concept to pilot scale.
• Design and run complex experiments, analyze data, and build process models.
• Collaborate with chemists, materials scientists, and production engineers for tech transfer.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies for potential application.
• Author technical reports, prepare presentations, and contribute to IP filings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior R&D engineers and scientists.

Skills

Reaction engineering

Process design

Scale-up

Process modeling

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

PhD or MSc in Chemical Eng.

Tools

Aspen Plus

ChemCAD

MATLAB

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly innovative and experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to lead critical research and development initiatives at their state-of-the-art facility in Randburg . This pivotal role involves conceptualizing, designing, and scaling up novel chemical processes and products. You will be at the forefront of technological advancement, working with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges and drive the company's future growth. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking engineer to shape the direction of chemical innovation and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in a dynamic research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the research and development of new chemical processes and technologies from concept through pilot scale.
• Design and execute complex experiments, analyze results, and develop robust process models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemists, materials scientists, and production engineers, to ensure seamless technology transfer.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and methodologies for potential application.
• Author technical reports, prepare presentations, and contribute to intellectual property filings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior R&D engineers and scientists.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in chemical research and development .
• Proven track record in process design, scale-up, and optimization.
• Expertise in reaction engineering, separation processes, and process modeling software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management capabilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects in Randburg .
• Generous support for professional development, conferences, and publications.
• Access to advanced laboratory facilities and pilot plants.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment focused on innovation.