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 *

Champion the engineering and reliability of gas and chemical systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing processes and drive conti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading process improvements and technical management in manufacturing. Drive efficiency, enhance safety practices, and support quality initiatives to optimize operations and reduc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.