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.
$116K - $143K *
Deliver innovative engineering solutions to enhance asset performance, safety, and reliability. Lead projects, solve complex technical issues, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a dynam...
2 weeks ago
Production Team Leader, Chemical Packaging
$71K - $89K *
Shape the future of production by leading a dynamic team, ensuring safety and quality standards while optimizing workflow and resources to meet daily production goals in a fast-paced environment...
1 week ago
$125K - $270K *
Elevate your career by driving innovation in semiconductor processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced techniques, enhance production efficiency, and lead projects that shap...
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$120K - $145K *
Innovate cutting-edge semiconductor processes by developing advanced formulations, analyzing test data, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance production efficiency and drive next-gen technol...
5 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Innovate cutting-edge processes in semiconductor technology, collaborating cross-functionally to drive advancements and enhance product development while providing leadership and expertise to ensure c...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and optimization of innovative electrolysis technology, ensuring safe and efficient operations from lab to pilot scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project ex...
6 days ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer - Special Processes
$140K - $190K *
Drive the introduction of special processes for metal structures, collaborating with design engineers to enhance manufacturability and reliability. Lead trade studies, define process controls, and man...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by providing essential process engineering support to optimize plant operations, manage projects, and enhance safety protocols in gas processing facilities. Collaborate with teams to...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in optimizing washing processes to ensure compliance and timely delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, manage validations, and drive continuous improvement in a dyna...
1 week ago
$90K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to take ownership of production processes, ensuring optimal performance and quality while supporting engineering trials and troubleshooting in a hands-on process engineering role...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $154K *
Elevate production efficiency and product quality as you drive process improvements, collaborate across departments, and implement innovative solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment...
3 weeks ago
Sr Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist
$146K - $183K *
Unlock potential by driving innovation in advanced materials through data analysis, machine learning, and collaboration with scientists and engineers to enhance aerospace safety and efficiency in a dy...
1 week ago
Sr Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist
$146K - $183K *
Pioneer advanced research initiatives by developing innovative technologies and statistical models to enhance aerospace safety and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform data...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Innovate your career by enhancing production efficiency and leading industrialization efforts. Collaborate on new equipment design, optimize processes, and drive Lean initiatives to achieve operationa...
2 weeks ago
$138K - $190K *
Advance manufacturing processes by leading R&D innovation projects, ensuring quality and compliance from prototype to commercialization while managing multiple complex projects across various industri...
1 week ago
$138K - $190K *
Help us drive innovation by leading the development and commercialization of robust manufacturing processes across diverse product lines, ensuring quality and compliance while managing multiple comple...
1 week ago
$147K - $202K *
Transform complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions. Lead projects, analyze data, and collaborate with teams to enhance product success while ensuring safety and compliance across multi...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Process Engineer, optimizing renewable energy processes, enhancing plant performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment focused...
3 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Empower progress at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing by driving process improvements, enhancing product quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform experimental operations by executing complex lab and pilot-scale campaigns. Leverage your expertise in troubleshooting and equipment management to drive product and process development while...
2 weeks ago
Plant Engineering Manager III - APP
$100K - $120K *
Grow your engineering career by managing plant assets and driving project outcomes. Collaborate with teams to optimize efficiency, ensure safety, and enhance facility profitability through innovative...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $90K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and support new product introductions. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to solve challenges, optimize efficie...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Process Control Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Engineer innovative solutions as a Senior Process Control Engineer, driving technical support and collaboration across nationwide HYCO operations while enhancing control systems to optimize reliabilit...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Join a team that's transforming complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions. Lead major projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure effective communication across disciplines while main...
1 week ago
$70K - $105K *
Lead the charge in designing and optimizing biogas handling systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and sustainability while ensuring compliance with industry standard...
2 weeks ago
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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