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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$95K - $115K *

Elevate product innovation by independently designing and evaluating complex engineering solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturing, ensuring adherenc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems and resolving customer issues. As a key member of the Quality team, you'll drive improvements and collaborate on projects that ensure efficien...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive process innovation and customer solutions by providing expert support, optimizing system performance, and collaborating closely with clients in a fast-paced environment. Leverage technical leade...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Bring your expertise to optimize large-scale chemical processes in fertilizer production. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety and efficiency while troubleshooting and enhancing product quality in...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$89K - $141K *

Drive process optimization and technical leadership in aseptic filling operations, collaborating across teams to enhance quality and efficiency. Lead troubleshooting, project execution, and regulatory...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Advance process engineering to enhance memory product quality and manufacturability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical innovation and optimize operations in a fast-paced semic...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Drive innovation as a Principal Engineer, leading the design of cutting-edge connectors and cable harnesses for data storage and telecom systems. Collaborate across teams to transform ideas into marke...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water treatment facilities through innovative mechanical processes; lead design projects, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables for complex sy...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative solutions in gas processing by leading complex engineering projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance LNG, carbon capture, and hydrogen technologies, ensuring quality and com...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of liquid processing as a technical expert, translating customer needs into engineered solutions. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative systems and ensure successful project ex...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance the Configure to Order process, driving efficiency and quality in product management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support NPI initiatives and ensure seamless...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of rare earth magnet manufacturing by leading innovative coating and finishing processes. Drive technical excellence, mentor a high-performing team, and manage critical projects t...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing process control systems for technology transfer, ensuring seamless integration and stability in manufacturing processes while collaborating across teams to enhance operat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Develop innovative electrical designs and schematics, ensuring quality and performance across projects. Collaborate with teams on troubleshooting, configuration, and production support with occasional...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a manufacturing facility focused on food production. Ensure safety, quality, and compliance while optimizing performance and fostering a culture of continuous i...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead daily plant operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while fostering a high-performing team. Drive continuous improvement and maintain production standards to meet customer demands in a dynamic...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Partner with us to develop and optimize innovative agricultural formulations, supporting sustainable solutions from concept through testing and scale-up, while collaborating across teams to overcome t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $220K *

Lead continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging lean methodologies and data analytics to enhance operational excellence and employee engagement, driving strategic performance across multiple man...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career by developing and optimizing innovative water treatment processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless technology transfer from lab to field, driving impactful soluti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead process engineering initiatives to enhance battery module production. Drive continuous improvement, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize quality, efficiency...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing a skilled team focused on utilities, waste treatment, and process optimization. Drive compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement while ov...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes through engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and team management. Drive product development and operational efficiency while ensuring c...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $124K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by leading control systems projects, enhancing productivity, and ensuring safety. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and innovate, driving continuous improvement i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $107K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of optimizing capital projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment, managing end-to-end processes with a focus on engineering excellence and operational efficien...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Champion quality excellence by managing the Quality Management System, enhancing product standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.