Senior Polymerization Engineer: Scale-Up & Process Innovation

Placements24; Benoni; In loco; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to advanced labs and pilotPlant

Professional growth opportunities

Generous vacation

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer with polymerization expertise to drive development, optimization, and scale-up of advanced polymerization techniques for high-performance polymers. You will apply polymer chemistry, reaction engineering, and process control to enhance quality, yields, and safety in a full-time Benoni-based role.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in polymerization development, a strong background in various polymerization mechanisms, and

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering with polymer specialization.
• At least 7 years of hands-on polymerization process development and scale‑up.
• Deep understanding of polymerization mechanisms: free radical, ionic, condensation.
• Proficiency with process simulation and modeling software for polymerization.
• Experience with polymer characterization techniques is advantageous.
• Strong chemical reaction engineering and process control knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead and manage R&D projects.
• Willingness to work full-time at Benoni facility.

Mansioni

• Lead design and optimization of polymerization reactors and processes.
• Develop strategies to control molecular weight, tacticity, and morphology.
• Scale up processes from lab to pilot and commercial production.
• Research new monomers, catalysts, and methodologies.
• Troubleshoot operations and maintain process stability.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D chemists, process engineers, and production teams.
• Perform process simulations and predict reactor performance.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and process documentation.
• Stay updated with advancements in polymer science and manufacturing.

Conoscenze

Polymerization

Reaction engineering

Process control

R&D project leadership

Formazione

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

Process simulation software

Polymer characterization techniques

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Benoni, South Africa, seeks a Senior Chemical Engineer with polymerization expertise to drive development, optimization, and scale-up of advanced polymerization techniques for high-performance polymers. You will apply polymer chemistry, reaction engineering, and process control to enhance quality, yields, and safety in a full-time Benoni-based role.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in polymerization development, a strong background in various polymerization mechanisms, and