Chemical Process Engineer Jobs

Explore Chemical Process Engineer opportunities for experienced professionals ready to design, improve, and scale industrial processes. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions across chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, materials, and manufacturing.

What Chemical Process Engineers Do

Chemical Process Engineers develop and optimize processes that transform raw materials into valuable products. Their work may include process design, equipment selection, scale-up, production troubleshooting, efficiency improvements, and ensuring operations meet quality, environmental, and safety requirements. They often collaborate with research, operations, maintenance, and project teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline, along with relevant industry experience. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include process simulation, mass and energy balances, process control, root-cause analysis, project management, and knowledge of process safety and regulatory standards. Senior positions may also call for technical leadership and cross-functional communication.

Industries and Career Paths

Chemical Process Engineers work in sectors such as specialty and commodity chemicals, oil and gas, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and advanced materials. Career paths can lead to senior process engineering, process design, project engineering, operations leadership, technical management, or consulting.

Find Chemical Process Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Chemical Process Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Explore opportunities by location, experience level, and industry to find a role that aligns with your technical expertise and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Champion cutting-edge water treatment designs and innovative solutions for government and commercial sectors. Collaborate with an expert team to deliver impactful projects, while leveraging your engin...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Process Engineer, supporting local and remote project teams. You'll develop essential engineering deliverables, collaborate with multi-discipline teams, and ensure qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of process engineering by supporting diverse projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative solutions in t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions to enhance plant production processes, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and manage capital projects, while acting as...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $113K *

Pioneer the development of innovative nutrition products by optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating across functions to ensure quality and efficiency from concept to commercialization...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $105K *

Elevate operational excellence by providing technical expertise in a 24/7 chemical manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met while me...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $120K *

Invent innovative process designs to enhance advanced manufacturing systems. Collaborate with diverse engineering teams to develop comprehensive utility solutions and project documentation, driving ef...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize and innovate refinery processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability. Collaborate with teams to identify improvements, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous enhancement init...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by optimizing chemical engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in production, focusing on hea...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Process Engineer, driving innovation in specialty chemicals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and lead projects from lab to commercia...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize rubber material processes to enhance product quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct experiments, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming pilot processes into scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise in process design and hands-on equipment operation while nurturing safety and quality in a dynamic star...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by optimizing chemical processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot challenges and support projects in manufacturing, treatment, and wa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Innovate manufacturing processes at our facility by optimizing operations, enhancing safety, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions that improve production performance a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $107K *

Drive excellence in process engineering within a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in API production, while enhancing your sk...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by optimizing processes and leading projects. Collaborate with engineering and plant teams to ensure high-quality production, analyze data, and implement improvements...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by providing expert chemical engineering support for electroplating, PTFE coating, and wastewater treatment, driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading chemical engineering initiatives, optimizing production, and driving safety and quality improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance op...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in prototype tooling and process development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance manufacturing processes for advanced products in a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing thermoplastic injection molding processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate on new product introductions and continuous improvements while providing techni...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design and development of prototype tooling and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and support rapid product innovation in a dynamic R&D en...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing chemical processes, ensuring safety and quality standards while driving innovation in manufacturing methods and product scale-up. Collaborate with teams to enhance produc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $144K *

Lead innovative chemical process engineering projects, optimizing manufacturing and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and mentor engineers, driving efficiency and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $134K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by providing technical support, optimizing performance, and leading safety initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production capabilities and i...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $134K *

Engineer chemical processes to enhance production, troubleshoot issues, and improve efficiency. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions and execute projects, ensuring safe and effective operatio...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Chemical Process Engineer do?question toggle

    A Chemical Process Engineer designs, evaluates, and improves processes used to manufacture chemicals and other products. Responsibilities can include process modeling, equipment and facility design, production support, scale-up, efficiency improvements, and safety and compliance work.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Chemical Process Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field and relevant experience. Employers may also value skills in process simulation, process control, troubleshooting, project execution, and process safety; requirements vary by industry and seniority.

  • Where do Chemical Process Engineers work?question toggle

    They work across industries including chemicals, energy, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and advanced materials.

  • How can I find Chemical Process Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Chemical Process Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and use available filters to focus your search by location, industry, and experience.