About the role
Chemical process developers work on optimizing and developing chemical processes within the industry. They often have a college education in chemical engineering or equivalent. Their work is crucial for improving efficiency, sustainability, and profitability in chemical production processes.Responsibilities
Chemical process developers are responsible for designing and improving chemical processes and production methods. They conduct tests and pilot studies to validate processes and work on scaling these up from the laboratory to industrial scale. They must also ensure that the processes meet environmental requirements and quality standards.Skills and tools
Chemical process developers need in-depth knowledge of chemical engineering, process simulation, and optimization. They use tools such as CAD programs for process design and software for process simulation like Aspen Plus or HYSYS. Analytical ability, problem-solving, and knowledge of quality assurance are key skills. Common competencies demanded by employers are kemiteknik, petrokemi and programmering.