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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$99K - $136K *

Empower the development of innovative manufacturing processes and automation solutions for advanced products. Collaborate across teams to enhance product manufacturability and design quality, ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and optimizing semiconductor processes on TEL etch equipment, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction through hands-on support and collaboration across va...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional lab operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in testing processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize resource planning and drive continuou...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform lab operations by leading cross-functional teams to ensure efficient test planning, execution, and compliance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while managing resources and stakehold...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production processes and infrastructure. Manage NPI introductions, documentation, and change orders while ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to drive...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion operational excellence by providing technical support, developing manufacturing processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance manufacturing processes, drive efficiency, and implement innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations and ensure peak perform...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion process innovation by optimizing manufacturing methods to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in automotive production. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $113K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering by leading complex projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Shape high-impact technical solutions as a Process Engineer Lead, applying expertise in pharmaceutical design and overseeing process engineering deliverables. Collaborate with teams to enhance project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of pharmaceutical engineering, providing expert guidance on facility design and process optimization. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational perform...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at our SEM Lab by optimizing processes, developing guidance, and training technicians to enhance productivity and quality in sample processing and analysis...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in semiconductor processes. Collaborate on advanced technologies, enhance manufacturing techniques, and contribute to groundbreaking developments that shape t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $159K *

Help us advance semiconductor technologies by applying your metrology expertise. In this role, you'll conduct research, support process development, and ensure measurement quality, contributing to inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovation in metrology by managing cutting-edge application development, leveraging advanced characterization techniques like AFM and UV-Vis spectroscopy to solve complex scientific challenges...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive innovation in semiconductor processes, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and product quality through advanced formulations and robust data analysis techniques in a dynamic engineering environme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $155K *

Shape the future of isotope production as a Mechanical Engineer, overseeing custom equipment and system ownership. Collaborate with teams on design, procurement, and installation for efficient operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $185K *

Analyze and lead process design for refinery and chemical facilities. Collaborate with teams to evaluate existing units, develop specifications, and provide technical support for projects, ensuring ef...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business performance through process improvements and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive change, optimize operatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $120K *

Elevate business performance by driving process improvements and optimizations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies, enhance employee experiences, and fos...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Deliver operational excellence by ensuring process control systems run effectively; collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvements and modifications that enhance safety and efficiency...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's pioneering advanced polymer synthesis for semiconductor applications. Leverage your expertise in organic chemistry to develop innovative materials, collaborate cross-functionally, a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $192K *

Engineer innovative semiconductor solutions, driving product development and real-time problem-solving in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams and customers to enhance product quality and tac...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by driving innovation in semiconductor processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturing techniques and optimize performance, influencing the next generation of cutting-ed...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer advancements in semiconductor technology by developing innovative process formulations and enhancing existing techniques to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and boost production yields. Collabo...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.