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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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...
3 weeks ago
Manufacturing Process Systems Engineer - Hannibal, MO
$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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$80K - $95K *
Engineer and advance innovative manufacturing processes and automation strategies, ensuring technical solutions align with customer specifications while maximizing efficiency, quality, and profitabili...
3 weeks ago
$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...
5 days ago
$67K - $92K *
Inspire innovation as you lead product design projects, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective project management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge soluti...
2 weeks ago
Process Engineer, Cell Therapy Process Development
$81K - $122K *
Shape the future of cell therapy by driving process development and optimization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance scalability and compliance, ensuring robust manufacturing processes for clin...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by designing and optimizing software systems for steel manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, ensuring reliable operations and seamless integration of technology...
4 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower our operations by developing and optimizing refinery LP models, enhancing decision-making through advanced data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support efficient supp...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
$109K - $154K *
Tackle complex engineering challenges as a key technical liaison, driving innovative ultrapure water treatment solutions while managing proposals and collaborating with global teams to ensure client s...
2 days ago
Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
$109K - $154K *
Design innovative ultrapure water treatment solutions, leading proposal lifecycles and collaborating globally. Engage clients with technical expertise and ensure project success through effective comm...
2 days ago
Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
$109K - $154K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative Ultra Pure Water treatment solutions. As a key technical contact, you'll manage bids, collaborate with engineering teams, and drive project success across Nor...
2 days ago
Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
$109K - $154K *
Join us to design innovative ultrapure water systems, leading proposals and collaborating globally. Leverage your engineering expertise to deliver solutions for critical applications in the industrial...
1 week ago
$105K - $120K *
Elevate your career by designing and improving mechanical systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing environment...
1 week ago
R&D - Color Chemist Manager (Cosmetic OEM/ODM)
$90K - $130K *
Drive innovative color cosmetic formulations by leading R&D efforts, mentoring chemists, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence and successful commercialization...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower operational excellence by leading building systems maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and enhancing tenant comfort through hands-on technical expertise in high-rise enviro...
1 week ago
Lead Process Mechanical Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive innovative process engineering solutions for complex industrial projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient designs that meet client operational goals while...
4 days ago
Tech. Development and Services Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving product innovation and technical support, enhancing manufacturing processes, and optimizing customer experiences through effective collaboration and problem-solving in a dyn...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Process Engineer - Equipment
$94K - $128K *
Lead engineering initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency in biopharma manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and ensure compliance while mentoring team...
Reposted 4 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by driving innovations in automation for manufacturing processes. Collaborate with engineers to scale novel production systems, ensuring effective integration and support across vario...
3 weeks ago
Senior Operations Engineer - Spray Drying
$96K - $151K *
Shape operational excellence at a new manufacturing facility by supporting start-up, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement through collaboration and technical expertise in spray dr...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$147K - $202K *
Champion engineering excellence across teams to achieve safety, quality, and growth targets. Collaborate with supervisors to ensure consistent practices and drive operational success within the Triviu...
4 days ago
Plastics Process Engineering Manager
$120K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing blow-molding processes, managing a skilled team to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and safety compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives...
1 week ago
Research Scientist - Polymer Chemistry & Hybrid Materials
$88K - $135K *
Unlock your potential as you support innovative research in polymer chemistry and hybrid materials. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and evaluate advanced materials, contributing to...
4 days ago
$108K - $130K *
Transform engineering operations by leading teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency, drive innovation, and achieve sustainability goals while ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in parking structure design and project management. Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams tackling architectural and civil engineering projects, ensurin...
1 month ago
What does a Chemical Process Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.