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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$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing operations by analyzing performance, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance productivity, quality, and cost...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on patent prosecution and drafting. Leverage your technical expertise in Chemistry to deliver exceptional client service while enhancing your anal...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Deliver innovative solutions in patent prosecution and drafting, leveraging your expertise in Chemistry. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance our intellectual property practice and provide excep...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Drive the future of intellectual property by leveraging your expertise in patent prosecution and drafting. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional client service while utilizing your str...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining intellectual property by leveraging your expertise in patent prosecution and drafting. Collaborate with top professionals to deliver exceptional client service and drive...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Engage in patent prosecution and drafting within a dynamic IP practice. Leverage your technical expertise in Chemistry to deliver exceptional client service while collaborating with a team of professi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a dynamic intellectual property practice by drafting and prosecuting patents. Leverage your technical expertise in Chemistry to deliver exceptional client service while collaborating w...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative CMP solutions by collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams. Lead complex projects, analyze data, and mentor engineers to enhance semiconductor processes and drive continuous i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $110K *

Drive efficiency and innovation as you develop and optimize manufacturing processes in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless production and continuous impro...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $121K *

Take ownership of proactive maintenance strategies to enhance operational reliability and performance across production and facility equipment. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to maximize plan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$66K - $171K *

Join a team that's innovating drug manufacturing processes in a groundbreaking facility. As a Principal Process Engineer, you'll optimize operations and mentor peers while contributing to the future o...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $171K *

Join a team that's transforming drug manufacturing through advanced process engineering. Contribute to the startup of a greenfield facility, optimizing biopharmaceutical production processes and ensur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Engage in diverse environmental projects, conducting assessments, investigations, and remediation efforts. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure compliance and deliver effective solutions in co...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of plant operations by leading maintenance and process engineering teams. Drive efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement while managing capital projects and ensuring compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in advancing materials technology for medical applications, overseeing NPI, NPD, and R&D projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure successful pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading EHS initiatives at a manufacturing site. Drive compliance, foster a safety culture, and develop a high-performing team to enhance environmental health and safety standar...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead innovative R&D projects in compound synthesis, overseeing lab operations and team collaboration to drive advancements in energy technology and ensure project alignment with company goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead engineering projects to enhance process control, tackle challenges, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations for improved efficiency and safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Transform nonwoven product development by collaborating with R&D, manufacturing, and sales teams to create innovative solutions for technical applications, ensuring optimal performance and customer sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Lead the design and execution of water/wastewater projects, collaborating with municipal clients to enhance infrastructure efficiency while ensuring compliance and delivering results in a team-oriente...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform analyzer reliability by providing technical leadership and support for process analyzer systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, compliance, and performance throug...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing reliability for process analyzer systems through technical support, lifecycle management, and collaboration with diverse teams, ensuring safety and optimal performance of...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to define project scopes and objectives, ensuring adherence to design requirements and schedules while managing costs effectively and leading cross-functional projec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Elevate safety standards by developing and improving Process Safety Management programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure OSHA compliance and enhance safety culture, transforming oper...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by driving continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and data analytics to enhance productivity and quality across U.S. and Canadian operat...

1 week 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.