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.
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Join our team to shape innovative industrial solutions, driving product strategy and execution. You'll lead cross-functional efforts, ensuring compliance and safety while delivering impactful products...
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Join a team that's driving innovation in electrification solutions. As a Field Application Engineer, you'll lead technical consultations, collaborate with engineers, and ensure ABB products meet proje...
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Champion technical leadership and drive project specifications by applying expertise in MV/LV switchgear and power distribution solutions across diverse markets, ensuring ABB products meet preferred m...
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Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...
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Transform the on-premises CI/CD landscape by enhancing reliability, simplifying installations, and driving technical strategy. Collaborate with teams to build tools that empower engineers and ensure s...
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$138K - $188K *
Innovate project management processes from inception to delivery in the Nuclear Power sector, ensuring timely execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement, while maintaining operational exce...
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Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading AI-driven projects, mentoring engineers, and influencing product direction while ensuring high-quality outcomes across multip...
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Join our team as a Senior Value Engineer, where you'll drive strategic deals by building economic cases that resonate with CFOs, blending financial modeling with executive engagement to deliver impact...
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Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...
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Director, 211 Manufacturing Quality and Regulatory Affairs
$190K - $228K *
Drive enterprise Quality and Regulatory governance for U.S. operations, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and overseeing manufacturing quality in the therapeutic radiopharmaceutical sector whil...
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Director, Process Optimization Lead
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Standard Plants Operations Supervisor
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Lead the charge in deploying and managing complex network installations, ensuring quality control and effective project execution while collaborating with internal teams and subcontractors to meet ope...
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Engineer and oversee site implementations, ensuring quality control and effective project management for network installations. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and maintain operational standard...
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Business Development Director - Thermal Generation
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Join a team that's shaping the future of energy solutions by driving growth and innovation in thermal generation projects. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet...
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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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