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.
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Drive innovative electrical engineering projects, ensuring efficient design, development, and implementation of systems and components. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and s...
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Join us to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving innovative semiconductor equipment solutions while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across global operations and custome...
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Shape the future of semiconductor delivery equipment by leading engineering teams, driving innovation, and ensuring product excellence. Collaborate across functions to meet customer needs and enhance...
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Drive innovative formulation development for toilet care products, focusing on gel technology. Collaborate across diverse technologies to enhance product performance and consumer satisfaction while en...
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Lead the charge in ensuring environmental compliance by managing permitting, monitoring, and reporting activities. Collaborate with regulatory agencies and internal teams to support operational goals...
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Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer (OT)
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Join a team that drives automation and controls innovation in manufacturing. Leverage expertise in electrical engineering to lead complex projects, enhance capabilities, and shape the future of Operat...
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Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer (OT)
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Drive your career forward as a key technical leader in delivering transformative automation and controls projects, enhancing manufacturing capabilities across multiple sites while collaborating with c...
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Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer (OT)
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Join as a technical leader, overseeing automation and controls projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive innovation, enhance capabilities, and partner with teams to shape future manufacturin...
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Engineering Process Improvement Lead
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Pioneer process improvements across engineering and production teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration. Develop standards and documentation to support scalable systems and drive quality in manuf...
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Process Engineer - Instrumentation Products
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Elevate manufacturing efficiencies by optimizing operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate on innovative designs and layouts, ensuring quality and safety, while using SAP...
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Civil Environmental Project Engineer
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Engineer innovative water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver effective solutions for municipal and industrial cli...
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Senior Battery Process Engineer - Cell Engineering
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Transform battery innovation by advancing designs from concept to production, specifying equipment, and developing processes. Collaborate with partners to analyze results and drive efficiency in a dyn...
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Join a team that's leading the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes for optical fiber solutions. As a Senior Process Engineer, you'll drive innovation, mentor engineers, and enhance operationa...
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Unlock potential by leading global initiatives in optical cable materials, focusing on cost reduction, process improvement, and enhanced product quality through collaboration and data-driven analysis...
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Transform plant operations by leading safety, efficiency, and quality initiatives. Drive team engagement and optimize production while ensuring compliance with industry standards and financial perform...
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Transform projects at the forefront of water and wastewater design. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions from conceptual stages to construction oversight, ensuring effective...
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Advance your career by leading capital projects, managing schedules, budgets, and resources. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and successful project delivery in a dynamic engineerin...
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Turnaround Manager, Engineering
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Join a team that's dedicated to driving engineering excellence across large-scale turnaround events. Lead a skilled team to ensure project integration, safety, and successful execution, while fosterin...
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Develop and design advanced heat exchanger systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and reliability in next-generation energy applications. Drive projects from concept...
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Optimize the development and execution of cryogenic gas processing technologies, providing technical leadership and support across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design p...
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Champion the advancement of cryogenic gas processing technologies by providing technical leadership and engineering support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure succ...
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Drive innovation in cryogenic gas processing technologies, providing technical leadership and support for project execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design practices and ens...
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$146K - $182K *
Drive innovation in cryogenic gas processing technologies, leading project execution and technical oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance design practices and ensure competitive...
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Drive innovation and excellence in cryogenic gas processing technologies. Leverage your expertise to lead projects from inception to start-up, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance desi...
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Lead the charge in advancing cryogenic gas processing technologies by providing technical leadership and engineering support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure suc...
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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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