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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$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...

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  •   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

$125K - $270K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive innovative product development in the semiconductor industry. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and enhance product qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by developing innovative IC package designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing solutions to meet diverse engineering requirements in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage environmental projects by conducting assessments, sampling, and remediation. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality reports. Travel may be required up...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$177K - $277K *

Empower financial excellence by leading strategic financial planning, driving performance, and mentoring a high-impact team within a dynamic business unit to achieve organizational goals and ensure ro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of industrial processes by designing and optimizing systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to decarbonization projects while enhancing your technical le...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of photolithography by developing and enhancing processes to drive product capability and manufacturability within a dynamic team focused on innovation and technical excellence...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Innovate with us to design advanced filling and capping machinery. Leverage your mechanical engineering skills and creativity to deliver tailored solutions, collaborating cross-functionally while ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential to design innovative labeling systems, leading projects from concept to customer delivery while collaborating with diverse teams and ensuring high-quality results that meet speci...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $142K *

Join us to lead the implementation and enhancement of Process Safety Management programs, ensuring compliance and fostering a strong safety culture across a large chemical manufacturing facility while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative mechanical solutions for secure infrastructure, transforming customer needs into practical designs. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop prototypes and manage proje...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing crucial safety and environmental expertise for renewable energy construction projects. Ensure compliance, manage risks, and support teams to uphold high safety standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative product development by managing trials, collaborating across teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. This hands-on role requires technical expertise in packaging and ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in use-related risk analysis for innovative drug delivery systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure patient-centric design and compliance with regulatory standards, dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across a global organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable business results an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $190K *

Innovate and drive advancements in FCC catalyst technologies through collaboration and market insights. Lead projects from concept to commercialization, contributing to cutting-edge solutions that mee...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by leading the development and implementation of advanced systems, ensuring product readiness and continuous improvement across operations, quality, and supplier manage...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to successful project outcomes by managing schedules, budgets, and risks. Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and coordination across teams while adhering to project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Manage and enhance quality standards across diverse projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations. Collaborate with teams to drive quality initiatives and mentor staff, contributin...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to lead the design and technical review of electric utility distribution projects, mentoring engineers and ensuring successful project execution through collaboration and innovation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $107K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading technical initiatives and optimizing systems. Collaborate closely with teams to improve product quality and enhance operational performance through effecti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Engineer and advance innovative manufacturing processes and automation strategies, ensuring technical solutions align with customer specifications while maximizing efficiency, quality, and profitabili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive technical leadership in cryogenic natural gas processing, enhancing project execution and startup. Mentor engineers, improve systems, and ensure operational excellence across multiple projects a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of natural gas processing by leading engineering execution, plant startups, and mentoring engineers. Drive innovation and technical excellence across projects, ensuring optimal perfor...

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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.