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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$125K - $150K *

Empower the future of energy by leading the technical delivery of innovative oxy-combustion projects. Oversee design, procurement, and commissioning while ensuring performance, safety, and collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Develop and implement control systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with specifications. Collaborate with engineering teams to create detailed drawings and documentation, while overseeing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career as a Sr. Process Engineer, collaborating with experts to deliver innovative solutions in life sciences. Drive impactful projects, enhance client performance, and grow within a supp...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$137K - $206K *

Drive reliability and performance in rotating equipment through expertise, data analysis, and collaboration. Support plant operations and maintenance activities while mentoring junior engineers and im...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize processes as a Staff Process Engineer in Advanced Packaging CMP, enhancing quality, yield, and productivity while resolving manufacturing challenges. Collaborate globally, apply methodologies...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Join our team to optimize sterile formulation equipment lifecycle management, providing technical expertise and support from design to ongoing operations while ensuring compliance with engineering sta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of our chemistry department by leading a team, developing policies, and ensuring quality control in a cutting-edge facility. Drive safety and performance while managing budgets and st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $90K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you lead analytical research in a collaborative lab environment, utilizing advanced techniques in spectroscopy and chromatography to meet client needs and ensure complia...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $92K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading Lean initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, optimize performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement throug...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role enhancing asset integrity across global manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement AI standards, ensure compliance, and foster cont...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes for precision medical devices. Utilize your engineering expertise to lead projects, improve quality, and drive operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards. Collaborate across functions to drive efficiency, safety, and quality while implementing innovative soluti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $120K *

Advance your career by owning and enhancing CVD processes, driving innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve semiconductor manufacturing efficiency and quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and quality, while mentoring junior engineers and managing key projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative manufacturing systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while optimizing processes from pilot to full-scale production...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $180K *

Drive your career with a pioneering startup focused on high-performance metal castings. Lead the development of innovative foundry processes and equipment to impact aerospace and defense industries, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of innovative product development by leveraging technical expertise and managing projects from concept to production, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance materi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us in ensuring operational excellence by leading process control systems at our facility. Leverage your expertise to mentor engineers, enhance system reliability, and drive innovative solutions t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Reliability Engineer, driving reliability programs across multiple sites. Optimize asset lifecycle management to enhance equipment performance and safety while collaborating...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

Optimize plant operations by providing technical support for emulsion manufacturing, focusing on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance while ensuring equipment reliability and operat...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$151K - $191K *

Accelerate progress at our next-gen manufacturing facilities by leading the design and commissioning of field instrumentation, ensuring safe and precise monitoring of complex process systems in collab...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $135K *

Drive the future of PVC materials technology from formulation to manufacturing. As a Senior Polymer Scientist/Engineer, you'll optimize PVC formulations and support high-performance building products...

1 week ago

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

$103K - $154K *

Contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing initiatives, leading complex projects and enhancing operational efficiency across functions while ensuring compliance and quality standards in the regulated in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $93K *

Innovate manufacturing processes and drive improvements for operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and quality while supporting new product initiatives in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Advance software development processes by optimizing quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance with industry standards while provi...

2 days 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.