Remote Chemical Process Engineer - Digitalisation

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Remote Chemical Process Engineer with a focus on digitalisation to join their forward-thinking team. This role is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK. You will be instrumental in integrating digital technologies, data analytics, and automation into our chemical processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and predictive maintenance capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to leverage cutting-edge digital solutions to transform chemical manufacturing processes and drive operational excellence from afar. Join a company that is pioneering the future of digitalised chemical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement digital solutions for process monitoring, control, and optimisation using IoT, AI, and machine learning.
• Develop and manage data acquisition systems and analytical platforms for real-time process insights.
• Collaborate with remote engineering and operations teams to integrate digital tools into existing workflows.
• Conduct data analysis to identify performance trends, predict potential failures, and recommend preventative actions.
• Develop simulation models to test and validate new digital strategies for process improvement.
• Stay abreast of emerging digital technologies and assess their applicability to enhance chemical manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering with a strong emphasis on digital technologies or data science.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in chemical process engineering, with a significant focus on digitalisation and automation.
• Expertise in data analysis, statistical modelling, and visualisation tools (e.g., Python, R, Tableau).
• Familiarity with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms and cloud-based solutions.
• Experience with process simulation software and control system design.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and self-motivated work ethic.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote working allowance.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage.
• Generous pension scheme and life insurance.
• Significant budget for home office setup and ongoing professional development.
• The flexibility to work from anywhere within the UK, contributing to innovative projects remotely.