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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$80K - $95K *

Advance manufacturing processes by collaborating across teams to enhance safety and productivity. Utilize engineering expertise to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and support new initiati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing ESP systems and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and drive continuous improvement in product...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock innovative polymer solutions by driving material advancements and collaborating across teams to enhance compressor designs. Utilize your expertise in polymer science to develop sustainable tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to innovate at every stage of product development, utilizing your expertise in chemical engineering. Engage with global clients, lead projects, and enhance manufacturing processes whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $152K *

Drive process excellence by providing technical expertise in manufacturing operations, enhancing safety, reliability, and productivity through effective control system management and continuous improv...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Empower your engineering career by driving process safety initiatives, enhancing compliance strategies, and leading risk assessments to elevate operational performance in a dynamic manufacturing envir...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to regulatory excellence by providing expert guidance on U.S. FDA and MERCOSUR food contact regulations. Drive compliance initiatives and support product development while ensuring adherenc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of food safety by providing expert regulatory guidance on U.S. FDA and MERCOSUR food contact regulations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support prod...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape regulatory compliance strategies for food contact applications, ensuring adherence to U.S. FDA and MERCOSUR regulations. Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams, driving product stewar...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $163K *

Unlock potential by driving advanced chemical engineering solutions in nuclear technology. Collaborate across teams to ensure safety and compliance while supporting complex systems and processes, meet...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Drive the optimization of process safety by designing and evaluating emergency relief systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety standards and support operations, ensuring comp...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative capital projects and new product introductions in chemical manufacturing. Collaborate across R&D and operations to enhance safety and efficiency, ensuring successful technology transf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive the production of thermoplastic composites, ensuring efficient processes and quality standards. Collaborate on innovative projects while enhancing manufacturing capabi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$64K - $104K *

Empower a dynamic team as you lead production efforts, ensuring safety and quality while driving efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and meet production goals in a fast-pa...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $102K *

Manage and enhance manufacturing processes by executing innovative improvements and ensuring effective scale-up of new products from pilot to full production, thereby optimizing efficiency, safety, an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in designing life sciences manufacturing facilities by defining process flows and equipment needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, efficient solutions...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $103K *

Advance manufacturing processes by troubleshooting, analyzing, and optimizing operations. Collaborate on equipment design and compliance initiatives while leading projects to enhance efficiency and sa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $103K *

Unlock potential by enhancing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting operations, and leading cross-functional projects to optimize production efficiency and safety while ensuring compliance with ind...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $106K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by developing and standardizing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce variation, and ensure quality in fabrication, machinin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and define process requirements for life sciences manufacturing facilities, collaborating with clients and design teams to deliver compliant, efficient, and innovative solutions in regulated e...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Transform site operations through engineering expertise, project management, and process improvement. Drive cost efficiency and enhance safety standards while supporting regulatory compliance and oper...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $132K *

Advance manufacturing excellence by providing technical expertise in oral solid dosage and liquid operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and ensure co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team in designing innovative process systems for high purity gases, chemicals, and biologics, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept to construction with minimal supervision...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $176K *

Drive the optimization of biomanufacturing processes in a state-of-the-art facility, overseeing a high-performing team to ensure efficient technology transfer and meet rigorous performance metrics for...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading polymer processing innovations, optimizing operations, and driving safety and compliance. Oversee trials, manage resources, and develop talent while ensuring al...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.