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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$90K - $110K *

Engage with customers by providing expert technical support for refractory and metallurgical products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality service delivery and identify best prac...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $145K *

Optimize injection molding processes and lead technical support initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance production efficiency, mentor co-ops, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manuf...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Optimize chemical processes by developing and scaling energetic systems for ammunition production, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading process engineering efforts to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive sustainability. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions and ach...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $159K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative Process Systems as a Mid-Career Mechanical Engineer. Utilize your expertise to mentor teams, conduct complex analyses, and ensure compliance with engineering st...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $185K *

Empower the future of process design in industrial applications. Lead evaluations, provide technical direction, and develop documentation for refinery and chemical processes while mentoring teams and...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovation as you tackle complex engineering challenges, driving the development of next-gen industrial technologies. Collaborate across the full lifecycle, from R&D to commercial deployment...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Drive technical excellence in manufacturing and packaging, leading projects to enhance quality, cost, and supply chain efficiency while supporting new product development and material qualifications a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Drive innovative process engineering solutions to enhance plant operations, bridging R&D and design. Lead equipment selection and ensure compliance while tackling challenges in scaling and implementin...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Architect innovative Coolant Distribution Units, leading design and development through the full lifecycle. Utilize advanced FEA to ensure structural integrity and performance for high-performance com...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of injection molding by developing and optimizing robust processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product transitions from development to production...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that shapes the future of process controls and instrumentation. You’ll manage troubleshooting, repair, and programming of control systems, while driving project improvements in a dynamic m...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive comprehensive risk control efforts by leading process safety management initiatives and collaborating across teams to ensure safety standards and mitigate operational risks in a dynamic environm...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and implementing sustainable chemical processes to enhance product yield and quality in manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance and driving best practices across gl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $125K *

Drive innovation in chemical research by leading product development and feasibility studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions are transitioned from l...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions in chemistry, enhancing product development and commercialization. Collaborate on technical projects, conduct experiments, and ensure timely delivery o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $125K *

Champion innovative manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver measurable improvements and ensure compliance with quality...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance engineering excellence by optimizing titanium melt processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing sustainable improvements through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $152K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product excellence by overseeing quality assurance processes, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and exceed custome...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $113K *

Unlock potential by leading hydrogen quality testing and research projects. Drive technical excellence in laboratory operations, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with quality standards while enhanc...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in process engineering for complex EPC projects, providing strategic technical leadership and mentoring while ensuring successful delivery of large-scale power generation and renewable...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Transform your career by providing essential SHE support in environmental compliance and waste management. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance safety and sustainability in a dynamic manufacturin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you lead critical machining operations for major aerospace programs, ensuring product integrity through innovative materials and processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance production processes and quality controls, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in a high-reliability electronics environment through robust engineering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$73K - $91K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes through innovative engineering solutions, driving quality, safety, and productivity improvements while managing new product implementa...

Reposted 6 days 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.