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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$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing by optimizing processes, enhancing productivity, and ensuring safety standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $150K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative lithium recovery and water treatment systems. Collaborate with diverse teams and engage with clients to tackle environmental challenges through strategic proces...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by defining scopes and budgets for capital projects, ensuring timely and safe implementation while collaborating with stakeholders and contractors to meet corporate and regulator...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion process design excellence by leading teams in developing specifications and optimizing processes. Collaborate with contractors to ensure project success and safety while mentoring junior engi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by driving process improvements in a dynamic team. Collaborate across functions to enhance safety, productivity, and quality in chemical manufacturing while leading impactful pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor to operational excellence, driving process improvements and capital projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment while supporting safe and efficient produ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and enhance urethane casting processes, ensuring efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, develop controls, and lead improvement projects while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize food and dairy processing systems, supporting membrane filtration projects from design to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and ensure proje...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient production through technical expertise and data-driven improvements across operations, while leading Continuous Improvemen...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing systems by developing engineering standards and procedures. Collaborate on facility planning, workflow, and logistics to enhance production efficiency and solve complex issues i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design, procurement, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, ensuring tooling excellence and efficiency. Collaborate with design teams and vendors to drive process improvement and su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Lead process optimization initiatives for centrifugal equipment, enhancing production capabilities and quality standards. Collaborate with sales and R&D teams to develop innovative solutions while ens...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer innovative extrusion processes by collaborating across teams to develop scalable manufacturing solutions, ensuring product integrity and compliance while optimizing lifecycle performance and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $134K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support for Thermal Oxidizer and Water Recycle operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance, ensure compliance, and drive...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in process engineering. Lead capital projects, optimize production processes, and collaborate across teams to enhance site competitiveness and operational efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Unlock potential by optimizing processes and supporting R&D for centrifugal equipment. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to enhance production capabilities and ensure quality standards in d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Transform manufacturing processes by optimizing performance, enhancing safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate operational efficiency and prod...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $152K *

Engage in advancing the adoption of next-gen refrigerants, providing technical support to OEMs and aftermarket customers in the ACR market, while collaborating with diverse industry stakeholders and l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation in cryogenic gas processing technologies, leading project execution and technical development. Collaborate with teams to enhance design practices and support business growth through t...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cryogenic gas processing technologies. As a senior leader, you'll oversee project execution, mentor engineers, and enhance design practices to ensure competiti...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a technical leader in cryogenic gas processing. Drive innovation, mentor engineers, and enhance project execution while shaping the future of natural gas technologies from inc...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive innovation and technical leadership in cryogenic gas processing technologies. Collaborate across teams to enhance design practices and support project execution, ensuring competitive positioning...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving process improvements and optimizing manufacturing operations. Lead a skilled group of engineers to enhance productivity, ensure compliance, and deliver innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $107K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading engineering initiatives, optimizing performance, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environment focused on safety and quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $107K *

Drive process innovation by leading end-to-end development and optimization for Adult and Feminine Care products, collaborating globally across teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure com...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.