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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$70K - $100K *

Support manufacturing operations by optimizing processes and introducing new products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and quality in electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by driving process standardization and continuous improvement in aluminum extrusion operations. Support new business development and initiatives while mentoring engineers to enhanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by leading engineering initiatives, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality in aseptic fill...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $150K *

Drive innovative process design and optimization in chemical engineering. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to deliver effective solutions, ensuring safety and operability throughout all projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Champion the design and operation of chemical processes, ensuring efficiency and safety. Utilize engineering expertise to optimize production equipment and troubleshoot complex issues while leading pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $125K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management in water/wastewater design, collaborating with teams to deliver cutting-edge infrastructure solutions while mentoring talent and driving client pa...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $115K *

Champion process improvement by developing and implementing efficient manufacturing workflows in fuel cell production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and yield thr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $101K *

Lead the charge in reducing leaks and scrap while managing new product launches and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive efficiency through innovative manufacturing processes and collaboration ac...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the design and execution of innovative liquid processing systems in the food and beverage sector, managing projects from scope to delivery while collaborating with diverse teams and mentoring...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovation in enzyme catalysis by leading research and development of biocatalytic systems. Collaborate across teams to drive projects from lab validation to commercialization, enhancing sustai...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the design and validation of advanced manufacturing facilities, ensuring quality and consistency in engineering outputs while mentoring less experienced engineers in this hybrid role...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of advanced packaging processes in a clean room environment, focusing on die attachment and wire bonding for prototype and production assemblies with a comm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $119K *

Join our team as a Senior Engineer to design and optimize gas purification systems. Collaborate across functions, conduct rigorous testing, and drive innovation in mechanical engineering to enhance sy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Olefins and Hydrocarbons plant performance globally. Provide technical leadership on capital projects, collaborate with specialists, and drive strategic impro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions by optimizing manufacturing processes, enhancing product quality, and driving operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle production challen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading process improvements and technical support for cold strip mill operations, enhancing material quality and efficiency in high-performance alloy production while collaboratin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, and driving operational excellence. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements that...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing processes through hands-on problem solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive improvements in safety, quality, and cost, while engaging directly on th...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $107K *

Transform scientific ideas into innovative products as an R&D Chemist. Collaborate with global teams to develop advanced materials and technologies, conducting hands-on experiments that drive real-wor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $311K *

Champion advancements in semiconductor technology by leading innovative process engineering efforts, enhancing manufacturing techniques, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and operational excellence through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Elevate process efficiency by providing engineering support and mentorship, driving innovation in high-purity cleaning for diverse industries. Collaborate with stakeholders to design optimal solutions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Join our dynamic team to design and optimize advanced mechanical systems for cutting-edge research facilities across diverse industries, ensuring high-quality standards and innovative solutions in a c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $115K *

Shape the future of advanced engineering by designing complex mechanical systems for diverse industries. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$177K - $222K *

Drive innovative R&D initiatives in electrochemistry, leading projects from concept to scale-up, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance technologies and processes in metal refining...

3 weeks 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.