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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$110K - $130K *

Help us drive growth in the advanced ceramics market by building relationships, providing technical support, and delivering innovative solutions to customers across North America and Europe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative projects and collaborating across teams to drive impactful solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape processes and enhance operational efficiency...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$138K - $165K *

Empower progress at the forefront of semiconductor technology by managing process transfers and product qualifications with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional yield and reliability standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $103K *

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Georgia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $152K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $115K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$215K - $240K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $116K *

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New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $146K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $281K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering for data centers. As a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, you'll ensure the integrity of innovative designs, collaborating across disciplines to...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$118K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing rail projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and strengthen client relationships while managing project delivery...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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$125K - $140K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse accounts across North America, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions. Shape business growth through strategic planning and be...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading innovative conveyor and sortation projects. Drive technical solutions from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $129K *

Elevate your career by applying your expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to design and optimize nuclear power plant systems. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while driv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $220K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $129K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical 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.