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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mechanical and Design Engineer
$93K - $137K *
Innovate across capital projects and chemical operations, delivering practical mechanical engineering solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution a...
1 month ago
$88K - $154K *
Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $155K *
Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by designing innovative fluid and power systems. As a Process Engineer, you'll drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies in a f...
1 week ago
$78K - $127K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental infrastructure by designing innovative process mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects across diverse industries...
4 weeks ago
Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
$109K - $154K *
Engage with clients as a technical expert, driving innovative water treatment solutions. Oversee proposal lifecycle, collaborate globally, and leverage engineering expertise to design custom ultrapure...
Yesterday
Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
$109K - $154K *
Pioneer innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions as a key technical contact, leading bid strategy and project execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored clien...
Yesterday
Field Technical Service Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in solving customer polymer processing challenges by leveraging a decade of expertise in polymer materials and scientific molding. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product devel...
4 weeks ago
Non-Metallic Materials Engineer
$110K - $172K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert consulting in non-metallic materials engineering. You'll support global chemical operations, lead projects, and ensure safety while delivering technica...
Reposted 6 days ago
Asset Management Program Manager - Manufacturing & Specialty Chemicals
$93K - $157K *
Transform asset management programs by leading multi-site inspections and enhancing client partnerships. Drive continuous improvement while managing project scope, budget, and quality in the manufactu...
3 days ago
Senior Director, Liquid Processing & Capital Projects Engineering
$176K - $205K *
Lead the charge in executing complex capital projects and liquid processing strategies. Drive innovation and efficiency across manufacturing networks while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring pro...
Today
$103K - $176K *
Innovate solutions by leading mechanical engineering projects to enhance production processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize equipment and systems, ensuring safety a...
3 days ago
Implementation Technical Engineer
$96K - $132K *
Drive impactful technical implementations by managing projects and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful deployment of solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficien...
2 weeks ago
Support Engineer - Industrial Water Treatment
$70K - $103K *
Engage with customers to optimize chemical performance through routine testing, troubleshooting, and equipment management. Collaborate with site teams to ensure effective solutions and maintain strong...
Today
Support Engineer - Industrial Water Treatment
$70K - $103K *
Unlock potential by providing expert support in chemical management and equipment troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance at customer sites while fostering strong relationships and driving resul...
5 days ago
Principal Polymer Processing Engineer, Injection Molding
$138K - $176K *
Drive innovation in polymer processing by leading injection molding initiatives, optimizing manufacturing performance, and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and efficiency in medic...
Yesterday
$88K - $154K *
Optimize and integrate the manufacturing process for hazardous materials, taking ownership from design through commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency i...
3 weeks ago
$124K - $170K *
Lead the charge in innovative software solutions for healthcare, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance patient care and meet customer needs through cutting-edge technology and creative problem-s...
1 week ago
Senior Process Engineer - Minerals Processing Operation
$100K - $120K *
Deliver innovative mineral processing solutions to enhance plant operations, optimize costs, and improve product quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and ensure co...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative cooling solutions through hands-on design, testing, and validation of refrigeration products while collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to ensure suc...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading multi-site projects, enhancing infrastructure, and driving operational improvements to ensure safety and efficiency across facilities...
3 weeks ago
Process Engineer-US-Remote- Houston, TX
$95K - $115K *
Optimize chemical processes by providing expert technical advice, solving complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and safety in resin production operations...
Reposted 1 week ago
Technical Specialist- Chemistry and Analytics
$90K - $110K *
Elevate your career by providing pivotal technical support to enhance global consumer product services. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative solutions while ensuring regulatory compliance an...
3 weeks ago
Lead Engineer - Thermal-Hydraulic Methods Development
$98K - $188K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics and technology. Contribute to computational methods development, numerical analysis, and thermal-hydraulic modeling while supporting software d...
Yesterday
Lead Packaging Systems Engineer- Paper/General Industrial
$90K - $140K *
Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading mechanical design efforts for packaging systems projects, ensuring capital project execution aligns with defined scopes, costs, and schedules, whil...
4 weeks ago
Director, Technical Products and Operations
$200K - $235K *
Drive product excellence by owning the lifecycle and security of high-performance client SaaS platforms hosted on AWS. Lead a dedicated team to optimize operations, ensure compliance, and deliver seam...
Reposted 1 week ago
What does a Chemical Process Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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