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.
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
$120K - $155K *
Drive innovative mechanical process designs for complex research facilities. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project success from concept to execution while maintaining high standards in a dyna...
3 days ago
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
$120K - $155K *
Innovate and lead multidisciplinary teams to design complex mechanical systems for advanced research facilities, ensuring project success through effective management of scope, budget, and schedule wh...
4 days ago
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
$120K - $155K *
Lead the charge in designing and managing complex mechanical process systems for cutting-edge research facilities, ensuring high-quality solutions and client satisfaction while collaborating with mult...
4 days ago
$80K - $110K *
Innovate within our engineering team by designing cutting-edge water treatment systems. Collaborate with stakeholders on multiple projects, ensuring technical excellence while enhancing environmental...
Reposted today
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's pioneering innovative chemical solutions. As an R&D Chemist, you'll leverage your expertise to develop new materials and technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to d...
Yesterday
$100K - $115K *
Drive engineering excellence on complex projects, ensuring technical compliance, effective communication, and thorough documentation while supporting project deliverables and managing stakeholder rela...
3 weeks ago
Lead Engineer, Product Development Engineering
$120K - $150K *
Drive innovation as a hands-on engineer, leading the design and development of advanced photomask handling systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency...
4 weeks ago
$134K - $201K *
Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and managing multidis...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Innovate the operation of our facility by designing, enhancing, and maintaining process control systems. Collaborate with teams for capital projects and continuous improvements, ensuring efficient and...
4 weeks ago
Principal Environmental Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Drive environmental compliance excellence by leading assessments, audits, and regulatory reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and ensure operational integrity...
1 week ago
Corporate Project Engineer - Protective Packaging/Process Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Transform manufacturing processes through engineering leadership in high-speed paper converting. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality, improve efficiency, and implement best practices across mult...
3 weeks ago
$89K - $134K *
Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive new product development and enhance cust...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by leading innovative research and development initiatives in production maximization to create impactful solutions for customers, while fostering a collaborative team environment...
Reposted 1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Join our team as you lead innovative laboratory testing and method development in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with experts to deliver analytical solutions while ensuring safety and quality in a...
2 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Shape the future of fiber optic solutions by leading product design from concept to industrialization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project risks, and ensure quality standards in a...
3 weeks ago
$81K - $111K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing Thin Film processes in a cutting-edge Silicon Carbide Wafer Fab, driving improvements in performance, yield, and quality while collaborating with Product Eng...
Yesterday
$120K - $130K *
Contribute to innovative process engineering projects, leading from design to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver quality solutions for clients in the chemical industry, e...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $130K *
Contribute to innovative process engineering solutions by leading projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower customer success by driving sales and technical solutions in specialty chemicals. Build strong relationships, conduct evaluations, and ensure product performance while maintaining safety and c...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage with customers to drive sales and support specialty chemical projects. Develop relationships, conduct evaluations, and provide innovative solutions while ensuring product performance and custom...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate customer relationships and drive sales by providing innovative solutions in specialty chemicals. Collaborate with key decision-makers to ensure project success and maintain high standards thro...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Supplier Development Engineering - Chemicals
$146K - $215K *
Transform supplier development by leading a team to enhance manufacturing capabilities, drive performance improvements, and ensure operational readiness in the Chemicals category, supporting business...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Supplier Development Engineering - Chemicals
$146K - $215K *
Lead the charge in enhancing supplier capabilities and operational readiness. Drive performance improvements through strategic development initiatives while managing a team to ensure alignment with bu...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Supplier Development Engineering - Chemicals
$146K - $215K *
Shape the future of supplier development by leading a team to enhance manufacturing capabilities, drive performance improvements, and ensure operational readiness in the Chemicals category, supporting...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Supplier Development Engineering - Chemicals
$146K - $215K *
Unlock your potential by leading a team focused on supplier development in the Chemicals sector. Drive performance improvements, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and collaborate cross-functionally...
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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