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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$85K - $105K *

Champion the development and optimization of chemical manufacturing processes, ensuring smooth transitions from lab research to full-scale production while collaborating across teams to achieve commer...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $107K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety in operations while collaborating with teams and managing projects...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Transform manufacturing processes by developing, optimizing, and implementing solutions that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in production operations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative design solutions in semiconductor projects. Leverage your expertise to collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, streamline processes, and deliver high-quality e...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $96K *

Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing production processes to enhance efficiency and quality. Collaborate on designing layouts, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance while mentoring peer...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $112K *

Help us enhance production efficiency by managing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across all operational KPIs...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of production engineering by optimizing operational efficiencies and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, safety, and reliability in a key...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $215K *

Advance your career by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance processes and production efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across departments to meet custom...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $99K *

Develop process designs and calculations for diverse projects, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Engage in safety reviews and support construction efforts while maintaining effective commu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $99K *

Engage in multi-disciplinary projects, developing process simulations, equipment sizing, and control narratives. Collaborate with teams to create diagrams, conduct safety reviews, and support construc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$146K - $270K *

Join a dynamic team to lead process engineering in semiconductor innovation, driving development from concept to customer-ready performance and influencing next-gen technology through collaboration an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Create and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to meet operational goals and customer e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by executing engineering assignments, resolving complex problems, and supporting project feasibility in manufacturing processes. Contribute to the design and optimization of chemical...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive overall unit performance improvements by leading projects and mentoring engineers in Partial Oxidation processes, collaborating across teams to optimize safety and efficiency while maintaining c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $127K *

Empower operational excellence by optimizing production processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality in a dyna...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive process optimization and safety in refinery operations. Utilize engineering expertise to enhance production efficiency, implement continuous improvement, and ensure environmental compliance whil...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform process safety through innovative design and optimization of emergency relief systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency across operations while actively engaging with industry standards an...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform water treatment systems by designing innovative solutions for diverse applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while thriving in a fast-paced environment that...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $93K *

Drive project execution and maintenance activities in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliabil...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to define and design life sciences manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in facility layouts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex re...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $102K *

Discover innovative solutions as a Process Engineer, driving process development and improvement in manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality, design tooling, and manage capital project...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $112K *

Join a team that drives process innovations and improvements while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in production processes. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance reliability and ach...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading technology transfers and new product introductions in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust, compliant processes while supporting li...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by developing and optimizing methods, ensuring quality control, and collaborating across teams to enhance efficiency and safety in a dynamic environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by providing technical leadership and process expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvemen...

2 weeks 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.