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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$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative water treatment solutions by designing and developing efficient processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success while maintaining compliance with indus...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $107K *

Lead a team to enhance manufacturing performance, ensuring safety and quality while driving innovative engineering solutions and managing projects up to $10 million. Collaborate across functions to op...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Develop advanced polymeric materials and semiconductor cleaning products through experimental design and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and commercialization of next-gen...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $146K *

Advance manufacturing efficiency by optimizing CNC processes, conducting time studies, and enhancing tooling designs. Collaborate with teams to improve layouts, integrate NC/CAM, and ensure quality st...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $231K *

Empower innovation in semiconductor metrology by developing advanced 3D characterization methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance metrology solutions, driving performance impr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $103K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while troubleshooting challeng...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by driving innovative process engineering solutions in semiconductor technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and contribute to groundbr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $105K *

Drive enhanced production efficiency through maintenance project coordination, optimizing equipment reliability and safety, while fostering a culture of loss prevention and team collaboration in a dyn...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $134K *

Pioneer environmental excellence by enhancing compliance systems and driving performance initiatives within a dynamic team at a state-of-the-art facility, making a significant impact across research a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Process Controls Engineer, collaborating with teams to enhance safety and efficiency in our production facilities. Drive improvements in automation systems and support capit...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead innovative water and wastewater treatment projects, collaborating with experts to develop designs, ensure compliance, and mentor teams. Engage in diverse projects that enhance your skills and con...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Engage in the leadership of complex heavy civil and highway construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with all regulations. Drive project performance through ef...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $115K *

Oversee custom-engineered equipment projects, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and internal technical teams while managing schedules and enhancing communication throughout the project...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $115K *

Engage as a key Project Engineer, overseeing custom-engineered equipment projects from contract to delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with specifications, facilitating effective c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead capital projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring successful execution from conception to implementation while collaborating across functions to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing biomaterial research for medical devices. Drive experimental trials, support GMP manufacturing, and ensure quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $100K *

Lead the charge in process improvements and continuous projects, actively enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency through data analysis and teamwork. Collaborate across departments to drive operatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive process validation and equipment integration in a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment, collaborating across functions to enhance production readiness a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$141K - $220K *

Transform the environmental landscape by leading compliance and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations while driving sustainable practices across multiple fac...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $206K *

Pioneer sustainable environmental strategies that ensure regulatory compliance and drive EHS excellence. Engage leadership and provide expert guidance in a high-impact role, shaping the environmental...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion a culture of safety excellence by leading critical assessments, developing robust safety procedures, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance process safety initiatives and complia...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Drive the design and optimization of microbial fermentation processes, bridging R&D and manufacturing. Lead scale-up activities and ensure robust, cost-effective operations while collaborating with cr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by leading process development, validation, and continuous improvement for New Product Introduction and operational enhancements. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensur...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing product quality, and optimizing production methods. Collaborate with teams to drive efficiency and ensure com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Empower innovation at the forefront of cryogenic engineering, leading a team to develop advanced isotopic separation systems for Earth and space applications, while managing projects from concept to i...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.