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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$120K - $145K *

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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$146K - $182K *

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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

Unlock potential by leading the development and execution of innovative cryogenic gas processing technologies, driving project success from inception to start-up while collaborating with cross-functio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

Shape the future of cryogenic gas processing technologies by leading instrumentation and controls engineering efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success from design to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

Develop and oversee innovative cryogenic gas processing technologies, ensuring successful project execution and startup support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive optimization and compl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cryogenic gas processing technologies. Leverage your expertise in instrumentation and controls to lead projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $182K *

Unlock innovation in cryogenic gas processing as a Lead Instruments and Controls Engineer. Drive project success through technical leadership, collaboration, and compliance, while supporting startups...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Transform the future of adsorbent materials by developing in-house resin synthesis and characterization methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance and drive innova...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Tackle complex product development projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and engineering standards while fostering collaboration and maintaining pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Manage multi-disciplinary engineering activities across capital projects, ensuring alignment with project scope, budget, and performance targets. Lead a high-performing team while overseeing external...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's leading the execution of complex industrial process-piping projects. This role involves overseeing planning, execution, and financial performance, ensuring successful project comple...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $95K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading production teams to achieve excellence in safety, quality, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of accountabi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead analytical testing and method development in a cGMP lab. Drive project success through expert judgment, data integrity, and proactive mentoring in a dynamic, client-focused envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform operational efficiency by driving cross-departmental improvements, enhancing performance metrics, and implementing innovative solutions to optimize processes and maximize profitability. Empo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring environmental compliance and driving sustainability initiatives. You will play a key role in managing regulatory tasks, conducting audits, and fostering a zero...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $188K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of reactor physics and technology. Contribute to computational methods development, numerical analysis, and thermal-hydraulic modeling while supporting software d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that’s leading the charge in developing complex enterprise applications. Drive the transformation to microservices architectures, enhance existing systems, and collaborate with stakeholder...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative automotive refinish coatings projects. Drive formulation development, mentor teams, and influence technical strategies to ensure successful commercialization of...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock automation potential by leading projects from concept to execution, enhancing production efficiency through innovative solutions and hands-on troubleshooting in a dynamic manufacturing environm...

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  •   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.