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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$140K - $165K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI infrastructure. As a Production Engineer II, you'll tackle real-world challenges in a dynamic environment, ensuring the reliability of critical systems whil...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving reliability in a multi-billion dollar AI cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance production systems, automate processes, and ensure optimal perfo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead fire protection design initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety standards and providing expert support in fire suppression, alarm systems, and mechanical systems analysis, while mentoring tea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $191K *

Engineer innovative solutions in environmental engineering, focusing on water sustainability and public health. Lead complex projects with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance and quality while me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Develop and optimize powder coating formulations, leveraging chemistry and R&D expertise. Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and drive product innovation in various a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and optimize advanced nuclear reactor components, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the development lifecycle. This role offers early-career...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by driving manufacturing process improvements, ensuring quality compliance and collaborating across teams to enhance productivity and support continuous improvement initiatives i...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative engineering projects that enhance technological capabilities and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems while ensuring...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's defining and automating logistics processes, driving quality improvements, and implementing best practices to elevate operational efficiency across distribution networks...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the automated platform by developing new reactions and capabilities. Collaborate with AI and robotics to optimize processes, conduct hands-on experiments, and ensure reliable execution at sc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $173K *

Lead the charge in optimizing biologics drug substance manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and safety while driving innovation and efficiency in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Optimize chemical processes by providing expert technical advice, solving complex issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and safety in resin production operations...

Houston, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by providing essential technical expertise in chemical engineering processes, focusing on safety, efficiency, and innovation. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize resin produ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by optimizing manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality, ensuring se...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform infrastructure design by leading the development of FRP composite products. Utilize expertise in closed molding and structural engineering to innovate solutions, ensuring compliance with ind...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment for cable products. Collaborate with teams to solve production challenges, improve efficiency, and drive cost reductions in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Champion process safety initiatives to enhance reliability and mitigate risks in refinery operations. Collaborate with teams to drive compliance and promote a robust safety culture, ensuring effective...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive process safety excellence in a dynamic refinery environment by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety practices and ensure regulatory compliance...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead process safety initiatives to enhance operations, reduce risks, and foster a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and improve performance across multiple refinery units...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $167K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading process control activities, enhancing automation systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and safety in a dyna...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Manage capital projects improving safety and efficiency while collaborating cross-functionally to elevate operational performance. Lead from concept to commissioning, contributing to long-term plannin...

Johnstown, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Lead experiments, develop best practices, and collaborate with teams to drive improvements in production systems an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $112K *

Champion process improvement and material performance in manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and implement innovative technologies, driving operatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $112K *

Drive process improvement and material performance by collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Utilize data analysis to identify issues and implement inn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts in facility and manufacturing support, ensuring compliance with FDA and GMP standards. Drive project success through effective communication, technical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.