About the role
Chemical development engineers are specialized in chemical engineering and work on developing and improving chemical processes and products. They often have a college education as a graduate engineer or bachelor of engineering in chemical engineering or equivalent. Their work is central to innovation within the chemical industry and related sectors.Responsibilities
Chemical development engineers are responsible for designing and optimizing chemical processes for production. They conduct experiments and pilot studies to test new methods and materials. Their work also includes scaling up processes from a laboratory environment to full-scale production.Skills and tools
Chemical development engineers need in-depth knowledge of chemistry and process design. They use software for process simulation, such as Aspen Plus or ChemCAD, and laboratory equipment. Analytical ability, creativity, and knowledge of environmental and safety regulations are important in their professional role. Common competencies demanded by employers are kemiteknik, produktutveckling and bioteknik.