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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving process improvements and innovation in manufacturing. As a key contributor, you'll enhance product integrity and support technical development initiatives while...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Innovate processes to enhance metallurgical integrity and cost efficiency in investment casting for aerospace components, collaborating with teams to optimize production and maintain customer relation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize lithium-ion battery electrode coating processes by developing, stabilizing, and scaling up manufacturing practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality and efficiency in Gigafac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by optimizing lithium-ion battery electrode coating processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance production efficiency, quality, and yield, ensuring the succes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $112K *

Grow your career with hands-on engineering in advanced manufacturing. Take ownership of processes and equipment, collaborating with teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety while driving conti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $112K *

Accelerate manufacturing excellence by enhancing processes and equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability while driving continuous improvement i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive reliability improvements in rotating equipment by identifying issues, developing action plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and performance in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as you lead process engineering efforts, ensuring quality deliverables while collaborating with clients and teams. Drive business development and tackle complex challenges in a dyn...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by driving quality improvements, conducting trials, and training personnel. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and resolve issues, ensuring compliance with s...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Shape operational excellence by leading capital projects and reliability initiatives in a chemical manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance equipment performance, safety, and eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency. Utilize engineering principles and statistical analysis to troubleshoot issues, optimize parameters, and d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Explore a rewarding role driving process improvement and operational efficiency in a chemical manufacturing environment. Contribute to projects focused on safety, quality, and budget management while...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving high-impact results in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring compliance with cGMP and leading process improvements from tech transfer to validation and troubleshoo...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower operational excellence by providing technical expertise in process engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize refinery performance, enhance safety, and drive reliability improveme...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead and mentor a team in heavy oil projects, enhancing technical expertise and client relationships while overseeing project execution and ensuring quality standards across multidisciplinary teams...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by developing and optimizing techniques to enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve yields in a collaborative environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $116K *

Join a dynamic team as a Process Engineer, supporting gaseous energy projects. Collaborate on process design, optimize systems, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $116K *

Join a team that's redefining the gaseous energy sector. As a Process Engineer, you'll collaborate on innovative projects, optimize designs, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of production by resolving technical challenges to meet quality and productivity targets in a dynamic automotive manufacturing environment, while collaborating with engineers and lead...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize and lead manufacturing process development and improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with safe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovation by executing process development and scale-up activities for APIs, optimizing chemical processes from lab to commercial scale while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance safety...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance plant operations through innovative engineering solutions, overseeing maintenance and capital projects while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced man...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and manage projects to enhance production quality and efficiency in manufacturing while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. Collaborate with various teams to...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead engineering projects to enhance plant performance, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely execution. Engage with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and drive continuous operational en...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engineer and manage capital improvement projects from scoping to handover, ensuring adherence to cost and schedule. Collaborate with teams to define project scope, oversee design and procurement, and...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.