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.
$95K - $115K *
Lead analytical lab operations, ensuring cGMP compliance and reliable outcomes. Foster team performance, manage client projects efficiently, and provide technical guidance in a dynamic environment...
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Specialist / Sr. Specialist, PSRA, Americas
$100K - $125K *
Unlock potential by driving product safety and regulatory compliance efforts globally. Join a dynamic team to lead compliance strategy, streamline operations, and ensure safe product stewardship throu...
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Senior Engineer, R&D Test Engineering
$128K - $162K *
Drive innovative R&D testing to enhance hardware and processes, collaborating with engineers and scientists to execute experiments, analyze data, and generate insights for scalable solutions and impac...
3 weeks ago
$112K - $169K *
Empower engineering excellence by leading wastewater and stormwater projects, providing technical oversight, and mentoring teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring quality and compliance a...
1 week ago
$112K - $169K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing engineering projects in wastewater and stormwater management. Collaborate with teams, mentor engineers, and ensure quality solutions while enhancing ind...
1 week ago
$109K - $210K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing technical resources, optimizing plant operations, and driving capital projects. Partner with multidisciplinary teams to enhance productivity, safe...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Contribute to innovative software engineering solutions that enhance energy and chemical process simulations, collaborating with global teams to design, develop, and maintain advanced software applica...
4 weeks ago
$74K - $150K *
Drive innovation in industrial automation by developing and prototyping advanced electromechanical systems. Collaborate across teams to transform concepts into practical solutions that address real-wo...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead and optimize a multidisciplinary team focused on process improvement and innovation, ensuring project alignment with financial and operational goals while driving hands-on technical contributions...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Analyze product performance and reliability through comprehensive testing. Develop test plans and fixtures, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards for high-q...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Optimize mechanical operations by leading hands-on repairs and inspections, collaborating with teams to ensure precision in heavy rotating equipment maintenance, and serving as the primary technical c...
5 days ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Fuel Systems Design
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative fuel system designs for aviation, port, and railyard projects. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to deliver high-quality solutions while collaborating with multidis...
4 days ago
$105K - $115K *
Optimize oligonucleotide manufacturing processes and drive innovation in synthesis and purification techniques. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, reduce production ti...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Lead the design and qualification of high-speed electrical cables for AI and data-center applications. Collaborate across teams to transform customer needs into manufacturable products, ensuring perfo...
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$120K - $140K *
Transform the future of high-speed electrical module design by leading innovative solutions for AI and data-center applications. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance interconnect produ...
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Sr. Consumables Mechanical Engineer
$92K - $110K *
Lead the charge in designing and developing mechanical components for medical devices, ensuring compliance and reliability while managing project execution from concept to launch. Collaborate with tea...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to the scale-up of innovative chemical processes, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate lab findings into production-ready instruct...
1 week ago
$70K - $95K *
Drive innovation as an entry-level Hardware Engineer, focusing on R&D, PCB design, sensor performance testing, and cross-team collaboration to enhance hardware solutions and speed up prototype iterati...
4 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Optimize operations by leading comprehensive manufacturing execution, driving safety, quality, and cost performance. This influential role develops strategic goals and fosters continuous improvement...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform site operations by leading manufacturing excellence in safety, quality, and cost. Drive continuous improvement and strategic capabilities within a high-performance culture to achieve operati...
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Senior Equipment Engineer, Wet Chemical Process, Raxium
$144K - $208K *
Elevate the future of semiconductor technology by managing and optimizing wet chemical process equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance tool uptime and drive innovation in MicroLE...
2 weeks ago
$124K - $171K *
Lead the charge in advancing semiconductor process engineering through innovative data analysis, troubleshooting, and technology implementation. Collaborate with diverse teams and engage with clients...
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$80K - $95K *
Oversee daily field operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in project execution. Manage resources, train employees, and maintain communication with stakeholders to meet contractual obligations and...
2 weeks ago
Project Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer
$97K - $146K *
Pioneer innovative solutions in industrial water/wastewater projects, leveraging 7+ years of engineering expertise. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and optimize treatmen...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical
$110K - $172K *
Advance your career by tackling mechanical challenges in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance plant efficiency and implement innovative solutions, ensuring optimal performance of f...
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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