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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$70K - $110K *

Transform production operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment, leading a skilled team to ensure efficient workflow, quality standards, and continuous improvement for advanced prefabricate...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring project goals are met within scope and timeline while fostering a culture of continuo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $124K *

Pioneer your career by leading the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance and improving processes within a manufacturing facility. Drive product excellence through eff...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $124K *

Unlock potential by leading a dedicated team to enhance quality and safety in manufacturing operations, driving adherence to standards and promoting a culture of continuous improvement for customer sa...

Kansas, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $159K *

Join a team that's transforming product development by driving engineering projects and enhancing processes. You'll collaborate across functions, optimize workflows, and ensure seamless execution whil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $85K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $141K *

Drive your career as a Mechanical Equipment Sustaining Senior Engineer, overseeing the lifecycle of Vertical Pouch Packaging equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence by optimizing plant operations, resolving technical issues, and implementing solutions that boost efficiency and safety while ensuring high-quality production standards in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with global teams to deliver innovative mechanical designs and solutions in power and process industries while ensuring compliance with standards and executing comple...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving sustainable agriculture by leading R&D projects to develop and optimize innovative agricultural product formulations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure efficacy, comp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $270K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by managing capital projects from inception to completion. Collaborate across teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective solutions while ensuring safety and operational readine...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $135K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $183K *

Drive operational excellence by implementing reliability best practices, optimizing maintenance tasks, and collaborating with technical teams to enhance equipment performance and minimize downtime in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Design and develop innovative mechanical systems for automated packaging machinery. Collaborate across teams to ensure project success, focusing on quality, performance, and manufacturability while me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by leading complex engineering projects that enhance operational efficiency and safety in manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and budget-friendly project exe...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $115K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading complex projects, managing capital planning, and collaborating with stakeholders to drive growth and efficiency in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by providing engineering support for gas turbine engines, ensuring technical documentation and logistics meet Navy standards while collaborating on critical projects and enhancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of manufacturing as a Process Development Principal Engineer. Lead innovative projects, optimize processes, and collaborate with global teams to enhance production...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in fastener manufacturing by applying cutting-edge technology to enhance productivity and efficiency across multiple departments. Become a key contributor in a dy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.