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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$179K *

Engineer and advance high-fidelity process models and techno-economic analyses. Collaborate with leaders in commercialization to optimize copper extraction processes and enhance business value through...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Lead the Validation and Process Engineering teams to ensure compliance and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Oversee equipment validation, project management, and cross-department collaborat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development by managing design, validation, and launch of electromechanical systems for automotive applications, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Engineer innovative aerospace components by translating requirements into qualified designs. Collaborate with teams to create detailed CAD models and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $137K *

Lead the design and development of high-speed automated packaging systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and implement innovative solutions for complex man...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Contribute to innovative site development solutions for large-scale solar and energy storage projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance civil engineering expertise and ensure high-qu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $162K *

Transform your career by leading the development of innovative Copper Clad Laminate processes. This hands-on role involves equipment management, process optimization, and collaboration with cross-func...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $180K *

Lead capital projects from design to commissioning, ensuring integration and safety standards in dynamic environments. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and technical integrity while managi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive facility engineering projects by analyzing complex issues, ensuring compliance, and enhancing utility systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize building operations and support safe, ef...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic MEP team to tackle diverse projects, mentor staff, and lead initiatives. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and business development while working on innovative desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in automotive lighting through hands-on mechanical design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high-quality product development and manufacturing...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $187K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative waste management solutions across North America. Utilize your extensive engineering expertise to oversee projects, mentor staff, and foster client relation...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient production while maintaining quality standards. Drive continuous improvement, manage costs, and foster a positive work en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $95K *

Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction in manufacturing by designing, modifying, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient operations and lead proje...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading mechanical design efforts for packaging systems projects, ensuring capital project execution aligns with defined scopes, costs, and schedules, whil...

Atlanta, GARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Strategize and lead mechanical design efforts for packaging systems, ensuring effective execution of projects within budget and timeline while collaborating with clients and vendors to deliver innovat...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operations, enhancing performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring quality, safety, and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead the integration and delivery of complex product systems, ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements. Mentor engineers and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve technic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your expertise by driving innovation in non-basic refractory products through R&D. Collaborate with global teams to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance product performance, and provide t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation by applying technical expertise to develop new products and technologies. Manage projects from concept to production, utilizing advanced analytical methods and collaborating with cros...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative product development by leveraging technical expertise and managing projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate new materials and techno...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $235K *

Drive the management, operation, and security of client-facing SaaS products hosted on AWS. Be a hands-on leader, ensuring platform performance, compliance, and continuous product improvement while su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$68K - $131K *

Join a dynamic team as a Research Engineer, focusing on innovative materials development and electrochemical systems. Collaborate with experts to advance cutting-edge research in chemical engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative application development in engineered materials. Collaborate across teams to lead R&D projects, enhance product capabilities, and support market growth in bui...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $235K *

Lead the charge in managing client-facing SaaS products on AWS, ensuring operational excellence, security compliance, and performance optimization while overseeing a dedicated team. Drive innovation a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.