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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$230K - $345K *

Empower innovation and leadership as you drive the strategic direction of the SSAE Group, enhancing drug substance and product development while mentoring top talent in a dynamic global environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $106K *

Drive operational excellence by providing technical support, enhancing manufacturing processes, and training staff to ensure efficient production and high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Empower the development of RF & Microwave filter solutions by evaluating customer requirements and collaborating with engineering teams to deliver precise quotations and pricing models, ensuring align...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform the chemical landscape by leading product strategy and launches. As a key player, you'll bridge technical data and commercial execution, ensuring flawless integration across teams while driv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading capital projects and automation initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and provide technical guidance to a high-performing team, ensuring successful exe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $120K *

Accelerate manufacturing excellence by leading process improvements, optimizing workflows, and implementing automation solutions. Collaborate with design teams to enhance product quality and efficienc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Innovate with us to enhance manufacturing processes, driving safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate across teams to implement lean methods and optimize operations, ensuring efficient workflows...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join us in optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and efficiency. You'll lead continuous improvement initiatives, design tooling solutions, and drive problem-solving efforts to...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$71K - $95K *

Help us enhance our manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing projects, and solving production challenges to drive efficiency and quality improvements...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development, addressing complex customer needs while ensuring manufacturability. Collaborate across teams to deliver successful project management and technical l...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead EHS initiatives across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture. Drive best practices in environmental health and safety, protecting wor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $142K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic technical sales role, driving growth by managing accounts in industrial pumping and sealing solutions while collaborating with engineers and operations teams to enha...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $142K *

Champion yield improvement and defect reduction in thin film coatings. Lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive process control using Six Sigma methodologies to enhance performance in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of extrusion technologies by leading process optimization and innovation across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive strategic projects, enhance technical capabilities, and mentor team...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $255K *

Elevate water resource management by leveraging engineering expertise to optimize production and disposal facilities, enhancing logistical operations and ensuring effective capital project development...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to perform CFD analysis and enhance heat transfer components, collaborating globally to drive product development and ensure optimal performance in applications...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $129K *

Take ownership of plant engineering initiatives, leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, manage capital projects, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to provide technical ownership of critical manufacturing equipment, ensuring safe and high-quality pharmaceutical production while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $210K *

Champion operational excellence by leading process improvements, fostering a high-performing workforce, and driving Lean initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity across all plant operations...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing plant operations, driving safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing scope, budgets, timelines, and risk for all phases of project delivery while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and internal standards...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $220K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic startup to design, execute, and optimize semiconductor fabrication processes, utilizing innovative techniques and hands-on experimentation in a hig...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with us by leading risk management for innovative HBM technologies. Collaborate globally to enhance safety practices in fast-paced manufacturing and development environments, shaping...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $188K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, enhancing safety, compliance, and operational performance while ensuring they meet deadlines and budgets. Collaborate with cross-functional te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you support environmental assessments and remediation projects. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance while delivering im...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical 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.