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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$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by providing expert support in resin chemistry for structural adhesives. Collaborate with R&D and customers to optimize formulations, ensuring compliance with industry standards wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K *

Help us ensure safe and efficient construction practices by providing technical support to project teams and contractors, while fostering collaboration and compliance throughout all project phases...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $218K *

Drive complex civil and environmental engineering projects, providing senior technical leadership and client advisory support. Oversee landfill closure, remediation, and gas mitigation systems while m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $218K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by leading complex projects in landfill closure, remediation, and gas mitigation. Provide senior technical leadership, mentor teams, and drive business gr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $100K *

Unlock potential by driving regulatory compliance and product safety initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop Safety Data Sheets and labels, ensuring adherence to global standar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by leading process improvements, troubleshooting issues, and supporting production efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance methods, drawing accuracy, and ensure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $118K *

Transform manufacturing processes by owning and enhancing final assembly operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $118K *

Transform manufacturing processes by owning and enhancing final assembly operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency while driving Lean initiatives in a dynamic environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes for autonomous surface vessels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and ensure high-quality stan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by driving process improvements in IR semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance yield, optimize capacity, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring the s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform product strategy and innovation for leading brands in precision cleaning. Drive revenue growth and market share through effective product lifecycle management, customer insights, and cross-f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Grow your career with a strategic leadership role driving P&L accountability, product strategy, and customer outcomes in the Industrial Gas and Chemical markets. Collaborate cross-functionally to enha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $172K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing the data center market by driving new business. Utilize your technical expertise and commercial insight to develop strategies that enhance revenue and establish stro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $196K *

Drive EHS excellence by leading safety and compliance initiatives at our facility. Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory adherence, promote workplace culture, and implement best practices aimed...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by leading process improvements and optimizing production strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability in product transitions fro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine manufacturing processes by leading innovative projects that enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Collaborate across teams to implement cutting-edge technologies and drive continu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead and support engineering projects in water and wastewater utilities, ensuring effective design, management, and compliance with regulations while collaborating with teams and stakeholders...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $117K *

Engineer innovative water treatment solutions by leading project designs, ensuring quality and budget adherence, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and mitig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes for aerospace components. Collaborate across teams to improve quality, efficiency, and delivery while developing and implementing innovative solut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving productivity and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to implement improvements, develop training, and enhance processes while en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading automation projects across diverse industries, driving system design, development, and commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and opera...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing industrial automation systems across diverse sectors. Drive project success as a technical expert, collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock growth by leading automation projects in diverse industries as a Senior Process Automation Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design, testing, and commissioning of industrial...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform auxiliary systems for gas turbines by designing, analyzing, and supporting lifecycle operations. Collaborate on advanced modes including hydrogen blending and emissions control while ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $126K *

Optimize manufacturing processes and equipment through continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance while driving operational excellence and mentoring cross-functional teams for...

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  •   5 - 7 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.