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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$72K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with engineers to design layouts, troubleshoot issues, and implement innovat...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $112K *

Transform production efficiency by leading process improvements and project management initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality, safety, and productivity while utilizing Lean methodologi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$72K - $96K *

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot production issues, ensure compliance with regulations, and guide product des...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$134K - $193K *

Unlock your potential as you provide critical process engineering support in fuel cell manufacturing, driving efficiency improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize plant performance by providing expert I&E engineering support for projects and initiatives, ensuring safety and efficiency while leading capital projects from conception to completion across...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $124K *

Join a multidisciplinary team to develop and execute innovative mining projects. Leverage your metallurgical and engineering expertise to solve complex processing challenges and promote sustainable, e...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $120K *

Lead and manage moderately complex new product introduction projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs and manufacturing readiness through disciplined planning and execution. Collaborate with...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Support process control & automation systems, enhancing operational performance, product quality, and safety in manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure stability and efficiency while executi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes through technical expertise. Lead critical projects, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a d...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $124K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative metallurgical processes and solutions for mining projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver efficient and sustainable outcomes in a dynami...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Pioneer innovative metallurgical processes and lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering sustainable mining solutions that enhance efficiency and value across diverse projects...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $135K *

Lead the development and execution of manufacturing processes for membrane production, ensuring quality and operational readiness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish scalable, effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $201K *

Champion innovative mechanical design solutions for complex energy and infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality execution and compliance while mentoring junior engi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $181K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality, code-compliant solutions while mentoring junior engineers and mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $201K *

Lead multidisciplinary design efforts for complex mechanical systems in energy and infrastructure projects. Ensure code compliance and mentor junior engineers, while managing project execution and res...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to enhance production processes through innovative design and engineering. Support a variety of truck modifications, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to safety and quality standar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support the production team by designing processes and components for vehicle modifications. Ensure projects meet budget and time constraints while improving safety and efficiency, using engineering f...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading engineering teams and driving complex projects. Leverage your expertise to enhance production systems and collaborate across departments to tackle challenges and impro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$103K - $176K *

Engage as a bilingual Process Engineer II to optimize manufacturing systems, enhance process performance, and implement data-driven solutions. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and drive c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $176K *

Unlock your potential as a Process Engineer II, optimizing manufacturing systems through data analysis and hands-on problem solving. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, reliability, and cos...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Lead impactful capital projects in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of facility upgrades, utility systems, and manufacturing...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and delivery of innovative process systems for advanced manufacturing and biopharmaceutical projects. Provide technical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensur...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Process Engineer, leading diverse projects in industrial water and power sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance efficiency, safety, and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $136K *

Drive innovation and continuous improvement by developing unique solutions to complex engineering challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and embedding quality within all processes to enhance orga...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Drive innovative mechatronic solutions in a dynamic engineering team, collaborating on custom automation projects for top-tier clients. Contribute to design, development, and testing while ensuring ti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.