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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$85K - $102K *

Unlock potential by leading project engineering efforts, ensuring quality and compliance while developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to execute plans, prepare proposals, and communic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by enhancing manufacturing methods in chemical processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality across operations while driving process...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing production efficiency. As a Process Engineer, you'll lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-fun...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $137K *

Unlock potential by providing mechanical and design engineering expertise for capital projects and chemical manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient execution and collaboration across multid...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $137K *

Innovate across capital projects and chemical operations, delivering practical mechanical engineering solutions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective project execution a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $137K *

Join a dynamic team to transform mechanical engineering solutions for capital projects in chemical manufacturing, ensuring safe and efficient design from concept to implementation while managing multi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $125K *

Champion process improvement and ensure safety and quality in chemical manufacturing. Lead technical support, optimize operations, and manage projects to enhance productivity and compliance in a dynam...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $110K *

Champion progress at our production facility by enhancing process reliability, product quality, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with teams to tackle operational challenges and drive continuous improv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Transform manufacturing processes as a technical leader, driving innovation and optimizing production for next-gen cable technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader in process development, driving innovation in manufacturing for next-gen cable products. Collaborate across functions to optimize processes, enhance quality...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $145K *

Drive the development and commercialization of innovative process technologies, bridging R&D and engineering. Lead projects from lab to pilot scale, enhancing process understanding and optimizing desi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $174K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative microelectronics processes, focusing on laser welding, hermetic testing, and quality assurance. Collaborate with engineers to enhance manufacturability while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $127K *

Elevate your career by providing critical technical support in process optimization and energy management, enhancing operational efficiency while preparing for future roles within our dynamic paper ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $134K *

Partner with us to enhance manufacturing operations as you provide vital process engineering support, driving improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency while troubleshooting challenges in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $152K *

Optimize chemical processes and enhance safety measures by providing expert engineering support and continuous improvement strategies within a high hazard manufacturing environment, focusing on proces...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $115K *

Advance mining operations by providing technical and process support, ensuring safety and productivity through optimization, inspection, and collaboration in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to precision manufacturing excellence. Collaborate across departments to manage quote flow, develop processes, and support production in a fast-paced environment serving d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$79K - $94K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in product development, focusing on process optimization and quality improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance consumer experiences and implem...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $145K *

Shape the future of application engineering by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency. Collaborate across departments to deliver high-quality proposals while fostering pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the future of electronics manufacturing by enhancing processes, providing technical support, and driving continuous improvement in PCB assembly production. Collaborate with teams to solve cha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining chemistry through innovative processes and continuous improvement in manufacturing technology. Engage in troubleshooting and problem-solving to enhance production perform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by optimizing manufacturing processes, mentoring technicians, and ensuring product quality in a dynamic team environment. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance effici...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $164K *

Elevate your career by optimizing operations as a Process Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, streamline processes, and drive cost improvements while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive continuous improvement and process optimization in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational reliability, safety, and quality while leading technical evaluati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $126K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative process development initiatives within a dynamic team, ensuring production efficiency and quality improvements for cutting-edge window and paint protection films...

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  •   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.