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 - $100K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by applying engineering principles and lean methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process reliability and reduce variability in the product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by ensuring a safe work environment through compliance, safety program management, and training development. Collaborate with teams to reduce risks, implement regulations, and prom...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

Shape the future of cryogenic gas processing technologies by leading innovative projects, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design practices and d...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

Shape the future of cryogenic gas processing technologies by leading innovative projects, providing technical expertise, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize processes and enhance performance at a cutting-edge recycling facility. Lead engineering initiatives to improve metal recovery, develop operating strategies, and support plant commissioning w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation and efficiency in extrusion technology by leading process development, scale-up, and commercialization efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust manufacturing processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

The Chemical Engineer will lead the scale-up of energetic material synthesis from laboratory to production scale, focusing on developing safe and efficient manufacturing processes. This role involves...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $106K *

Transform chemical processes for nuclear fuel cycle operations, driving innovation and efficiency in a multidisciplinary environment. Collaborate with teams to develop and optimize engineering solutio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the design and scaling of innovative electrochemical reactors, driving advancements in water treatment technology from concept to commercial deployment while collaborating...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower production efficiency by providing expert engineering support to optimize operations and enhance safety. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze workflows, implement Lean and Six Sigma methodolo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $125K *

Drive process optimization and operational excellence in manufacturing, collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and efficiency. Leverage engineering expertise to analyze data, troublesho...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing product quality. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while providing technical support and ensuring compliance in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Champion the efficiency and safety of glass melting furnaces, ensuring optimal energy use and quality production. Collaborate with management to drive continuous improvement and troubleshoot manufactu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dedicated team to optimize glass melting furnaces by ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with management to enhance production and eliminate waste through analysis, innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $156K *

Drive process engineering excellence in polymer manufacturing, ensuring safe, reliable, and optimized production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing by driving process improvements, enhancing product quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading process optimization initiatives in mineral processing. Drive project scope, design, and implementation while enhancing yield, recovery, and cost-efficiency within a collab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Innovate as a Senior Process Engineer, leading projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to develop PFDs, P&IDs, and specifications, ensuring client success in t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of process engineering by leading projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to develop PFDs, P&IDs, and specifications, ensuring client satisfac...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform process engineering by leading optimization and scale-up initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance metrics and mentor engineers, ensuring efficient and comp...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing chemical systems to enhance client operations. As a subject matter expert, you'll troubleshoot, manage maintenance, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-f...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in ensuring process safety compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams to identify and resolve gaps through all engineering stages, leveraging technical expertise in chemical...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative process design by leading a team to develop specifications and oversee engineering deliverables, ensuring project alignment with industry standards and optimizing operational effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Advance production efficiency and safety in chemical manufacturing by overseeing metrics, optimizing processes, and leading projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance operations and ensure compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.