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 *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and support new initiatives. Analyze complaint data and implement improvements, ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous develop...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $113K *

Optimize production processes and drive efficiency improvements in a hands-on role. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, implement automation, and enhance quality in a dynamic manufacturing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance and support engineering activities in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Champion process excellence by providing engineering support in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Drive process engineering excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement continuous imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Manage engineering projects in a regulated environment, coordinating schedules, documentation, and communication to ensure compliance and timely execution. Oversee project governance processes while d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $143K *

Advance materials engineering projects in a collaborative environment, focusing on metallurgical testing, data analysis, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while supporting new pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the optimization of bioprocess equipment and facility design, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and drive con...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic growth projects within Conventional Chemicals, delivering impactful results through collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and effective project execution across various disciplines...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $220K *

Partner with us to drive supply chain transformation by leveraging technology, streamlining processes, and improving data solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support commercial goals in a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $255K *

Elevate the engineering landscape by delivering expert solutions for Chemical and Slurry systems within global manufacturing operations, ensuring environmental compliance and operational excellence th...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $255K *

Drive innovation as you develop safe designs for Chemical and Slurry systems, ensuring operational excellence and compliance throughout all project phases in a global manufacturing environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the strategic direction and operational management of scientific tools and APIs, driving capability enablement across multiple scientific domains while fostering a culture of excellence and innov...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee process validation and support for small molecule API manufacturing, ensuring compliance and quality in collaboration with CMOs while driving continuous improvement and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $115K *

Optimize project outcomes by analyzing construction performance data, delivering actionable insights, and collaborating with field teams to enhance productivity and mitigate risks across utility-scale...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive environmental stewardship and compliance initiatives, leading the development of policies and programs while collaborating with the Refinery Leadership Team to integrate safety and sustainabilit...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of agricultural engineering by leading the development of advanced facilities for cultivating and processing Lemna biomass. Oversee engineering, procurement, and field execution, ensu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $120K *

Optimize process improvement initiatives by leading projects that enhance efficiency and reduce losses in a distribution center. Collaborate with teams to implement best practices and drive performanc...

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

$97K - $133K *

Drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization and technical problem solving. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while leading projects and supporting pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive technical excellence as a dedicated field resource, focusing on reliability and plant uptime. Engage in hands-on diagnostics, failure analysis, and equipment upgrades, while collaborating with c...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support customers by providing technical expertise in pump and seal applications. Engage in troubleshooting, project execution, and communication between teams. Grow your career by enhancing operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes through advanced electrical engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment performance, product quality, a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes through innovative electrical engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment performance, produc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by leading project engineering efforts for new model launches. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely execution and production readiness in a dynamic automoti...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the design and development of cleanroom environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcome...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.