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.
$95K - $115K *
Transform project execution by leading capital initiatives, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality. Collaborate with teams to define project scopes, manage resources, and achieve milestones while ma...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by driving process development and quality improvement initiatives. Collaborate with production teams to enhance product quality and resolve issues, ensuring customer specifications a...
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Engineer III/Senior Engineer, Adsorbent Chemistry
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's transforming resin synthesis and characterization in R&D. Drive innovative adsorbent materials development, optimize processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...
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$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's leading the development of complex enterprise-wide technology platforms. This role involves managing system enhancements, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring delivery of r...
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Process Engineer - Manufacturing
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes through hands-on engineering. Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot, implement improvements, and drive efficiency in a dyn...
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$80K - $100K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on optimizing processes and enhancing safety in a manufacturing environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement improvements and lead projects tha...
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Mechanical/Reliability Engineer
$85K - $134K *
Reimagine mechanical reliability; enhance manufacturing processes, optimize performance, and troubleshoot technical issues. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions, ensuring safety and stability...
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$70K - $117K *
Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing processes and ensuring quality. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions, optimize workflows, and lead projects that drive efficiency and...
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Materials Performance Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Deliver innovative testing solutions and technical expertise in polymer materials, driving application performance and laboratory capability growth while collaborating with cross-functional teams to m...
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Scientist II, Applications R&D
$88K - $110K *
Unlock your potential as a Scientist II in Applications R&D, driving formulation design and application testing for personal care products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovativ...
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$108K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative application and system development across multi-technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and influence technical decisions...
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$165K - $166K *
Drive technical excellence by leading cross-functional teams, gathering requirements, and proposing innovative solutions. Mentor peers while managing enhancements and ensuring quality in application d...
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$114K - $165K *
Lead the charge in optimizing fuel cell manufacturing processes, addressing production challenges, and driving efficiency improvements through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration...
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Process Engineer - Base Plant, FMM
$100K - $120K *
Optimize plant operations and enhance asset performance by collaborating across technical and operational teams. Drive safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible production while improving effici...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence by managing site programs, ensuring compliance, and leading teams to optimize efficiency and service quality. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement continuous improve...
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$92K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing process safety and compliance within a collaborative manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement and operational reliability across technical and operational...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence by enhancing processes, improving efficiency, and implementing innovative strategies in a dynamic manufacturing environment to support continuous improvement and cost-savi...
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$75K - $104K *
Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive data-driven improvements, establish standards, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver sus...
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$95K - $115K *
Optimize cross-functional operations by leveraging engineering expertise to enhance performance, drive profit through analytics, and ensure strategic alignment across sales, marketing, and distributio...
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Senior Staff Engineer - Melting & Thermal Process
$114K - $157K *
Join us to provide advanced technical leadership in glass melting and thermal processes. Drive improvements in melt quality, furnace performance, and operational reliability while mentoring teams and...
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$103K - $135K *
Grow your career with a role focused on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality control and implement Lean initiatives, while gain...
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$121K - $152K *
Innovate by optimizing chemical processes and supporting plant operations. Leverage your expertise in rotating equipment and data analysis to drive efficiency, safety, and reliability while leading te...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$124K - $170K *
Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance manufacturing processes. Drive product support, cost reduction, and technological advancements while ensuring robust supply c...
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$124K - $170K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and process improvements. Collaborate globally to enhance supply chain efficiency and address manufacturing challenges while supporting new prod...
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$80K - $114K *
Advance your career by managing capital projects from design to closure, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals and budgetary constrai...
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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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