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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$186K - $266K *

Elevate Specialty Chemicals R&D by leading innovative development, scaling processes, and ensuring manufacturing readiness. Drive strategic growth through technical foresight and collaboration across...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer production processes by optimizing methods to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support technology scale-up. Collaborate with cross-department teams and lead capital projects to achieve o...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Redefine operational excellence by supporting continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and implement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading mold change operations and driving process improvements. Mentor teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality within a collaborative environment foc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead mold change initiatives and mentor technicians to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and improve product quality. Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance w...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing molding processes through team mentorship and process improvements. Drive efficiency, enhance product quality, and ensure compliance with safety standards while collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of industrial manufacturing by providing expert guidance on equipment functionality and integration. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance proc...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading innovative projects in a global chemical firm. Drive impactful solutions across diverse markets while collaborating with top talent to enhance product delivery and custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $172K *

Advance your career by supporting R&D and capital projects as an Electrical Engineer. Collaborate across multiple sites, apply your electrical design expertise, and ensure compliance with safety stand...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of semiconductor technology by leading R&D initiatives in atomic layer deposition. Drive innovation, mentor teams, and collaborate across functions to enhance manufacturing processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to regulatory leadership in food contact applications, ensuring compliance with U.S. FDA and MERCOSUR standards. Drive product stewardship initiatives and provide expert guidance across tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$177K - $200K *

Transform the future of water treatment by leading process engineering initiatives, driving innovation, and optimizing solutions across diverse markets. Shape high-performing teams to deliver excellen...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$177K - $200K *

Drive engineering excellence in water treatment solutions by leading high-performing teams, optimizing processes, and aligning strategies with market needs to enhance competitive advantage and support...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$177K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing process engineering excellence for water treatment systems. Drive strategic initiatives, build high-performing teams, and ensure alignment with commercial objectives to en...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $172K *

Transform mechanical engineering practices by leading process improvements, ensuring reliability, and driving maintenance strategies within chemical manufacturing, while mentoring team members for opt...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Engage in advanced turbomachinery design analyses and guide strategic decisions to optimize mechanical design processes, enhancing productivity and collaboration across teams for innovative solutions...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $172K *

Optimize mechanical engineering processes and enhance operations by providing project support, troubleshooting, and leadership in quality assurance initiatives to drive safety and efficiency in manufa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $96K *

Transform operational efficiencies by providing engineering support, troubleshooting issues, and driving productivity improvements while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations i...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing product quality. Utilize your engineering expertise and project management skills to drive continuous improvement and e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Champion process engineering excellence by leading project portfolios and driving innovation. Balance technical direction with strategic execution to enhance capacity, yield, and cost-effectiveness wh...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $105K *

Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations, enhancing quality and productivity while reducing waste. Collaborate across teams to implement effective processes and support safe, cost-effi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $117K *

Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement solutions, train operators, and drive improvements, ensuring c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $182K *

Drive Process Technology development within Health & Pharma by leveraging your expertise in chemical engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements and foster leadership...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Innovate within a dynamic team, driving global process improvements and scale-up efforts in manufacturing and technology. Collaborate across functions to enhance operational excellence and fuel busine...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.