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.
Senior Analytical Scientist at Gelest
$100K - $150K *
Elevate your career as a Senior Analytical Scientist, leading ICP-MS method development and optimization. Collaborate across teams to drive product quality and regulatory compliance while generating r...
2 weeks ago
$70K - $97K *
Join a dynamic team as you advance forming technology from development to production. Leverage your engineering expertise to solve manufacturing challenges and enhance processes while collaborating wi...
1 week ago
$84K - $116K *
Unlock your potential as a Forming Process Engineer, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in manufacturing. Leverage your expertise to enhance product quality and support new prod...
2 weeks ago
$84K - $116K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance product quality, reduce variability, and support new product in...
2 weeks ago
Production Engineering Expertise Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join us to optimize plant operations and lead projects that enhance safety and efficiency. Leverage your engineering expertise to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement in production...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance your career by leading strategic supplier development and tooling projects for critical plastic components. Drive cost-saving initiatives and ensure supply chain resilience through effective g...
2 weeks ago
Process Engineer (Production Engineering Specialist)
$79K - $108K *
Drive process optimization and innovation in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency, implement best practices, and foster a cul...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform manufacturing processes by optimizing systems and enhancing efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that meet safety, quality, and cost objectiv...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Execute the expansion of a 1 million sq. ft. manufacturing facility, driving stability and optimization from design to full-scale production. Leverage deep technical expertise in process engineering t...
1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by championing capital improvement projects and process optimizations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance productivity, safety, and equipment reliability in a dynamic manufactu...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform large-scale capital projects in manufacturing by leading multi-site engineering initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful execution, from planning to completion, while enhanci...
1 week ago
$106K - $141K *
Lead and execute diverse engineering projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and budget adherence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and performance throu...
1 month ago
$82K - $103K *
Lead innovative municipal infrastructure projects while mentoring junior engineers. Build client relationships and enhance your technical and leadership skills in a collaborative environment focused o...
5 days ago
Sr. Process Development Engineer
$79K - $119K *
Advance your career by leading innovative process development in advanced packaging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes, drive yield improvements, and optimize...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing engineering excellence and operational reliability. Drive strategic projects and foster collaboration across teams to elevate plant performance while ensuring safety and c...
1 week ago
Staff Engineer, Process Sustaining Engineering - Dry/Wet Etch & Cleans
$113K - $163K *
Drive process excellence in semiconductor manufacturing by leading yield improvement initiatives, optimizing technologies, and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and operational eff...
2 weeks ago
$102K - $176K *
Lead the charge in optimizing flexographic printing processes, collaborating across teams to enhance quality and reduce waste while supporting new product introductions and equipment deployment for ma...
4 weeks ago
Staff Engineer - Tape Casting & Ceramic Process
$95K - $131K *
Elevate your career by developing innovative ceramic formulations and processes. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive new product development and enhance energy and battery materials thro...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Process Engineer - Plasma Etch
$124K - $171K *
Lead the development and optimization of advanced plasma etch processes for semiconductor applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive performance and resolve technical challenges...
1 week ago
$97K - $133K *
Elevate thermal process technology through experimentation and robust manufacturing solutions. Lead investigations, optimize processes, and collaborate globally to enhance product quality and efficien...
3 days ago
$97K - $133K *
Drive innovation in thermal process technology through experimentation and robust manufacturing solutions, enhancing product quality and efficiency while collaborating globally to meet environmental s...
3 days ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career by enhancing manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and safety. Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency and lead training initiatives to empower team members at...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative cooling solutions through hands-on design, testing, and validation of refrigeration products while collaborating closely with manufacturing teams to ensure suc...
4 weeks ago
$130K - $170K *
Join us to lead the development and optimization of fermentation and downstream processing technologies, driving innovation from lab-scale to commercial production while collaborating with cross-funct...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Pioneer innovative packaging solutions by collaborating on projects, ensuring compliance, and enhancing efficiency. Drive new material evaluations and automation strategies while supporting sustainabi...
Reposted 1 week ago
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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