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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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
PLC Engineer | Semiconductor Chemical Systems
$90K - $110K *
Engineer automated control systems for semiconductor chemical delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, program, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, ensuring optimal perform...
2 weeks ago
$97K - $129K *
Transform production processes through innovative engineering solutions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality in mass manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to optimize layouts, troubleshoot...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative mechanical systems for precision sensors in HVAC and environmental monitoring, ensuring reliability and performance in critical applications...
3 days ago
Sr. Scientist (Liquid Product Development)
$75K - $100K *
Lead product development from formulation to commercialization, ensuring safety and quality. Collaborate with customers and manufacturing teams to deliver innovative food solutions while managing mult...
1 week ago
$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
$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
$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...
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Facility Process Chemist - Microsource
$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
$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...
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$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...
4 weeks ago
Principal Product Design Engineer - Copper Solutions
$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
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
$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
Registered Process Staff Engineer
$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
Liquid Processing Application Engineer
$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
$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
Senior Engineer, Magnet Technology (Chemical Processes)
$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
$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
$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
$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...
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$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...
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Research Scientist - Formulations
$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 1 week ago
$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...
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$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
$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...
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What does a Chemical Process Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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