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 *

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...

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  •   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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in downstream process development and purification for fermentation-derived products. Oversee technical strategy, collaborate with teams, manage partnerships, and mentor scientists to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading process improvements, optimizing operations, and driving continuous enhancement initiatives to boost safety, quality, and efficiency across the plant...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence on complex projects, ensuring technical compliance, effective communication, and thorough documentation while supporting project deliverables and managing stakeholder rela...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 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.