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.
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Transform liquid coating technologies through innovative development and collaboration. Utilize expertise to lead projects, analyze data, and mentor teams, driving superior product performance while a...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic Water Team as a Process Engineer, providing technical and design support for water and wastewater projects while liaising with clients and enhancing project efficiency. Embrace a flexib...
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Technology Engineer (Adsorbents & Claus, Field Services)
$90K - $110K *
Advance your career by providing technical support for adsorbent-based purification technologies. Collaborate with clients and teams to optimize operations, troubleshoot issues, and deliver innovative...
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$75K - $109K *
Transform plant operations by driving electrical maintenance and troubleshooting efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency while ensuring safet...
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Global Process Engineer (Aseptic)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in advancing aseptic processes by applying engineering expertise to complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and innovate, ensuring compliance and qual...
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Global Process Engineer (Aseptic)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of aseptic processes by applying advanced engineering principles to complex projects. Lead initiatives, provide technical support, and drive innovation across glo...
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$110K - $166K *
Lead the charge in optimizing plant engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while fostering a safe and efficient work environment through effective tea...
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Superintendent, Plant Process (Chemical)
$85K - $119K *
Lead the charge in optimizing plant processes, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing resources and team performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with safet...
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$80K - $100K *
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimize manufacturing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Lead projects from inception to co...
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Manufacturing Support Engineer - Paper Technical Center
$120K - $160K *
Shape the future of manufacturing by providing technical expertise across paper-making assets. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes, support new technology trials, and enhance equipment perfor...
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$110K - $130K *
Optimize mechanical engineering processes through effective troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and project management while ensuring maintenance safety and operational efficiency across the orga...
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Sr Engineer I, Advanced Process Control and Automation
$141K - $172K *
Partner with us to enhance gas processing facilities by implementing advanced process control applications. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop best practices, provide trainin...
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$75K - $88K *
Drive your career with impactful chemical process engineering support, managing compliance and quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance operations and ensure...
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Regional Engineering Manager-Mid-America
$141K - $220K *
Advance project management excellence by leading a regional engineering team, ensuring safe and efficient execution of capital projects across multiple manufacturing sites while aligning with business...
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$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in integrating a zero discharge waste treatment facility. Oversee team management, operation, and qualification processes while ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing wast...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive your career with impactful technical support for laboratory operations and instrumentation management in a dynamic refinery environment, fostering innovation through analytical excellence and co...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate the future of medical tubing extrusion by driving process innovation, optimizing production, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product quality and compliance in a dynamic enginee...
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$99K - $148K *
Transform manufacturing processes by optimizing production, implementing technologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality pr...
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$116K - $186K *
Optimize manufacturing processes for toner materials, driving innovation from lab to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance while troubleshooting complex t...
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$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to enhance production efficiency by analyzing defects, implementing corrective actions, and training technicians. Drive continuous improvement in inspection processes while ensuring co...
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Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
$103K - $110K *
Champion advanced manufacturing practices by leading process improvements, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure robust prod...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive operational excellence by identifying efficiencies and eliminating losses in manufacturing. Collaborate on procedures and training while supporting daily production activities in a fast-paced pa...
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Process Engineer - UHT Operations
$80K - $95K *
Empower our manufacturing excellence by optimizing UHT operations, enhancing process performance, and driving innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure food safety and quality while leading...
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$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential by providing advanced process engineering support for GMP manufacturing operations. Lead technical investigations, scale-up activities, and operational improvements while collabo...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to evaluate and optimize packaging equipment and production lines, enhancing efficiency and performance. Collaborate with vendors, develop technical specifications, and lead layout...
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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?
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.