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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$141K - $220K *

Lead change management strategies for complex enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and value realization by collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders acros...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $100K *

Optimize automation solutions in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance DeltaV DCS and Syncade MES systems, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead the planning and design of water/wastewater treatment facilities. Drive innovative engineering solutions, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients to enhance cr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $87K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic rotational program for recent engineering graduates, focusing on hands-on training in plant operations and process optimization to develop future leaders in the c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$106K - $118K *

Optimize global logistics and regulatory compliance for hazardous materials. Lead carrier relationships, ensure audit readiness, and manage international shipments while maintaining safety and efficie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $201K *

Design and lead complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and managing pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $125K *

Transform the network landscape by enhancing infrastructure and providing hands-on support. Lead projects to improve reliability and facilitate technology transitions while making a direct impact on o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion mechanical design and analysis for lithium-ion battery systems, leading complex projects from concept to production. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust, high-quality products that meet...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $145K *

Drive the success of infrastructure projects by managing engineering processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and optimizing collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve project goals e...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$93K - $124K *

Take ownership of electrical projects, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while enhancing the efficiency and reliability of biopharmaceutical manufacturing systems through expert troubleshooting a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by leveraging data insights and innovative solutions to enhance factory performance, optimize labor productivity, and streamline operations through continuous improvem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Engineer innovative solutions for consumable manufacturing processes, enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production issues and implement improvements...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Lead global process engineering initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, and operational outcomes. Collaborate across a technical network, influencing strategy and driving enterprise-wide improvemen...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving growth in sealing technologies across pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries. This role involves sales strategy development, customer relationship management, and ext...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform peptide synthesis processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful research projects in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your expertise to innovate and support both...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Project Engineer, leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring technical excellence while fostering strong client relationships and meeting project objective...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $171K *

Innovate solutions in synthetic molecule design, enhancing drug development through effective collaboration and advanced chemistry techniques, while ensuring safety and efficiency in laboratory proces...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Empower innovation as a key technical contributor, leading formulation strategies and driving product development. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, quality, and compliance while mentor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Elevate your career by supporting advanced electroplating processes in a dynamic team. Contribute to cutting-edge RF devices and imaging systems while optimizing fabrication operations in a fast-paced...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead engineering and design for environmental projects, ensuring quality from assessment to completion. Collaborate with teams and clients to tackle unique challenges in island infrastructure while me...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive procurement excellence for capital projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that meet project objectives while managing risks and ensuring quality and cost-eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in high-speed cable manufacturing. Leverage your engineering expertise to optimize processes, enhance product quality, and support cutting-edge design initiatives...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Transform production operations by providing hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting issues, and implementing continuous improvements. Lead new product introductions and collaborate across teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as you support production operations, solve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous improvement in aerospace product development, ensuring quality and efficiency in a dyna...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $270K *

Transform product development in the semiconductor industry by leading innovative engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and solving complex customer challenges in a dynamic...

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  •   11 - 15 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.