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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$67K - $92K *

Empower innovation in manufacturing by developing and optimizing process control strategies. Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and productivity while integrating new technologies an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading Kilo Lab operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency in process development and scale-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and maintain hig...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $130K *

Drive innovation by transforming concepts into market-ready products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate technologies, build prototypes, and streamline product development from idea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $134K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing inspection technologies across multiple factories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, efficiency, and reliability in processes, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $150K *

Unlock innovative solutions in industrial automation by developing concepts, building prototypes, and collaborating across teams. This hands-on role requires expertise in mechanical design, controls...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining industrial automation by developing innovative solutions through hands-on engineering, prototyping, and cross-functional collaboration to tackle real-world challenges in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $150K *

Shape the future of industrial automation by developing innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to transform concepts into prototypes, leveraging mechanical, electrical, and software expertise...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of white wool manufacturing by optimizing processes, enhancing product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple plants. Leverage engineering experti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to drive the optimization and standardization of white wool manufacturing processes. Leverage engineering expertise and CI methodologies to enhance efficiency, resolve challenges, and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on optimizing white wool manufacturing processes. Leverage engineering expertise and CI methodologies to enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and support...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the optimization and standardization of white wool manufacturing processes, driving efficiency and quality across multiple plants. Leverage engineering expertise and CI methodologies to enhan...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Optimize and innovate white wool manufacturing processes as a Subject Matter Expert, driving efficiency and quality improvements across multiple plants while leading cross-functional initiatives and f...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive the optimization and standardization of white wool manufacturing processes, serving as the Subject Matter Expert. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $141K *

Champion process improvements and safety initiatives in a pulp mill environment. Lead technical support efforts, analyze production data, and implement best practices to enhance quality, productivity...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial water treatment by applying innovative processes and technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects from design...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Join a dynamic team as an Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects, apply advanced treatment technologies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to op...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Shape the future of industrial water treatment by leading design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Leverage your expertise in wastewater processes t...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Take ownership of innovative industrial water/wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and support project impl...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Join our team as an Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects, apply advanced treatment technologies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Drive your career forward as a key contributor in industrial water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply advanced treatment technologies, and mentor junior engineers...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Join our team as an Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while optimizing industri...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $124K *

Contribute to innovative industrial water/wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage project phases fr...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee industrial water/wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and support projec...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with impactful leadership in large-scale public-sector construction projects. Oversee project lifecycles, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering collaboration among di...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $124K *

Shape the future of industrial water treatment by leading design projects, applying advanced technologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for wastewater...

2 weeks ago

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

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.