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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$90K - $175K *

Optimize project delivery by managing Gantt charts for multiple aerospace programs. Collaborate with engineers and leadership to ensure schedules align with critical paths, risks, and resource availab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine manufacturing excellence by leading high-performing teams to ensure safe, efficient, and quality-compliant assembly operations. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of accountab...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing packaging systems in FMCG and consumer goods. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive productivity improvements and ensure compliance with safety and qua...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in packaging innovation by managing complex projects, collaborating across departments, and ensuring compliance while delivering robust packaging solutions that enhance product integri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Help us manage engineering projects for an acetylene gas production facility, ensuring timely completion and compliance with safety standards while overseeing design, contractor management, and qualit...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $91K *

Engineer innovative manufacturing processes to enhance quality, safety, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and product changes, ensuring efficient...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $91K *

Contribute to innovative manufacturing processes by applying engineering expertise, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, produc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join us to advance the development of innovative materials for Li-ion batteries. Collaborate across teams to analyze, test, and improve materials, ensuring high-quality production and performance in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver innovative mineral processing solutions to enhance plant operations, optimize costs, and improve product quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and ensure co...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Support the launch of a new manufacturing plant by optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $120K *

Innovate compliance strategies and environmental practices at our mill, ensuring adherence to regulations, permitting processes, and sustainability initiatives while fostering community awareness and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$69K - $92K *

Elevate production efficiency by leading a dedicated team, ensuring safety and quality standards while driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading initiatives that enhance efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure complia...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $92K *

Empower your engineering career by applying expertise to process engineering projects focused on water and wastewater treatment while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and enhancing your tech...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $92K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of water treatment engineering by applying your technical expertise in real-world projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while honing your skills in pr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of advanced manufacturing by leading transformative engineering projects. Drive end-to-end capital initiatives in a state-of-the-art facility, integrating innovat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Transform water and wastewater design projects from concept to completion. Lead a dynamic team in creating innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure while ensuring compliance and qual...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and development of electromechanical assemblies for RF and DC devices, ensuring seamless integration from concept to production while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating acro...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $152K *

Help us optimize environmental health and safety practices. Lead compliance efforts by implementing sustainable processes at our high hazard chemical operations, while collaborating with site leadersh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage in troubleshooting and analytical modeling to enhance pipeline operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to support leak detection initiatives and improve system reliability, while advancing y...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a team focused on product sustainment, fostering collaboration across functions, and ensuring timely project execution to enhance product quality and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by leading MES implementation and management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data systems and train staff, ensuring optimal operations and complian...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in advancing rheological solutions within a dynamic team, collaborating across functions to enhance manufacturing processes and quality control. Drive innovative analytical testing and...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $154K *

Empower innovation by leading engineering projects from concept to manufacturing. Drive process improvements, develop new technologies, and ensure quality standards while collaborating across teams to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $154K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by developing processes and equipment for new product introductions, ensuring quality and efficiency while leading cross-functional teams to meet customer exp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.