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.
Reliability Engineer - Power Distribution
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing electrical reliability and safety. Drive improvements in power distribution systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance while collaborating on mainte...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in material management and plant support. This role focuses on optimizing structural adhesives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing product quality while leading t...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer innovative turnaround strategies, ensuring asset integrity and operational excellence across complex projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful execution and continu...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $170K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the reliability and safety of electrical and instrumentation systems. Drive proactive initiatives, support plant operations, and ensure compliance with indust...
1 week ago
Operational Excellence Principal Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in driving operational excellence through innovative improvements, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes...
5 days ago
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Sustainment
$114K - $165K *
Shape the future of energy by enhancing product reliability and performance. Collaborate across teams to drive design improvements and cost reductions while managing multiple engineering projects in a...
4 days ago
$124K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative formulation projects, applying your expertise in CMP and pCMP mechanisms to drive product development and customer success while mentoring teams and ensuring...
4 days ago
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
$115K - $165K *
Lead complex mining and process engineering projects, optimizing client processes and enhancing project outcomes while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships in a collaborative environment...
1 week ago
Environmental Engineer - Mid/Senior Level - Remediation Focus (Hybrid)
$80K - $125K *
Advance environmental solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams in site assessments, remediation strategies, and project management. Collaborate with clients and regulators to deliver high-quality...
5 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Join our team to enhance quality practices, lead audits, and drive continuous improvement in product quality and compliance with ISO9001/ISO13485 standards while collaborating across various sites to...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join us in driving manufacturing excellence as a technical process owner, fostering validation, optimization, and compliance to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and strategic growth in...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by driving process improvements and validations in manufacturing. You'll partner with stakeholders to enhance equipment capabilities, optimize workflows, and ensure product quality...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Shape our manufacturing processes by validating and optimizing technical solutions, enhancing capacity, quality, and efficiency in line with industry standards and strategic initiatives to drive opera...
4 weeks ago
$114K - $281K *
Lead the charge in innovative chemical separations to enhance domestic critical materials production. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement cutting-edge technologies while...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing operational safety by managing risk assessments and compliance initiatives, driving process safety improvements, and fostering a robust safety culture across the organizat...
Reposted 5 days ago
$108K - $127K *
Engage customers by providing advanced technical support and solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and drive project success. Utilize lab testing and project management sk...
4 days ago
Water/Wastewater Process Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative wastewater systems, collaborating with clients and project members to ensure quality and timely delivery of services in a supportive environment...
Yesterday
Staff Reg Mechanical Engineer- Conventional Generation
$100K - $120K *
Lead the design and analysis of mechanical systems, collaborating with global teams to deliver innovative engineering solutions. Ensure compliance with industry standards while managing complex projec...
Reposted 6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative analytical instruments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product feasibility, manufacturability, and compliance. Drive projects from concept...
Yesterday
$108K - $145K *
Drive innovative solutions in water treatment design and optimization. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance facility operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while adapting to evolving challen...
1 week ago
$72K - $108K *
Elevate innovation in wind turbine blade materials by leading qualification and characterization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance structural integrity and drive material sol...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by driving process improvements for AI server repair, enhancing efficiency and quality through data analysis, Lean methodologies, and NPI support. Collaborate with teams to ensure ope...
Yesterday
Process Engineer Rotational Program
$75K - $100K *
Explore a dynamic 24-month Process Engineering Rotational Program, engaging in hands-on projects across various semiconductor processes. Collaborate with mentors and teams to enhance production effici...
1 week ago
$72K - $108K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovating materials for wind turbine blades. As a materials engineer, you'll ensure structural integrity and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the IE&C function, enhancing reliability and efficiency across sites. Lead a team in developing and implementing strategic plans for electrical systems, controls, and instrument maintenance...
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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