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 *

Develop and implement innovative electrical systems for manufacturing, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations and drive continuous improvemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$193K - $338K *

Lead the charge in advancing chemical reactivity prediction through innovative modeling and experimental integration. Oversee a high-impact initiative aimed at transforming reaction outcomes with a fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Design and support the development of innovative autonomous spacecraft. Collaborate across teams to ensure robust mechanical systems are buildable, testable, and maintainable at all stages of the prod...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $90K *

Reimagine manufacturing excellence by leading technical initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and support new product launches. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $119K *

Unlock your potential in this dynamic engineering role, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize biopharmaceutical systems, ensuring compliance and operational excellen...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in Process Safety Management by ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and supporting HSSE initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety practices and documentation, while ac...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate progress at the forefront of orthopedic device innovation by leading Life Cycle Management projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure compliance and deli...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within a dynamic team to lead process design projects, ensuring compliance with cGMP and FDA standards while fostering client relationships and developing engineering talent for impactful sol...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $135K *

Lead the S&OP process, aligning demand and supply across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive production planning, capacity management, and inventory strategies to optimize efficiency and meet customer...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$254K - $416K *

Lead the charge in architecting and deploying large-scale AI systems that drive enterprise innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems and establish best practices...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$254K - $416K *

Transform enterprise innovation by leading the design and deployment of large-scale AI systems. Drive modernization efforts, establish technical standards, and mentor teams to enhance engineering prac...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$254K - $416K *

Explore the forefront of AI innovation by leading the design and deployment of large-scale AI systems. Collaborate with teams to modernize legacy systems and establish best practices, driving enterpri...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$79K - $119K *

Contribute to manufacturing excellence by supporting production, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IRCM products. Engage in troubleshooting, design...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$240K - $280K *

Drive innovation in regulated and sovereign environments as you lead a dedicated engineering team to streamline deployments, enhance compliance, and uplift operational practices while balancing regula...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and innovate regulated cloud environments, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing engineers and optimizing platform deliveries. Shape accredited deployments acro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geochemistry by providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships across North America in mining and environmental projects...

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2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of geochemistry by providing technical leadership, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships across complex mining and environmental projects throughout...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative ultrapure water treatment solutions. As a key technical partner, you'll leverage your expertise to optimize system designs, ensuring compliance and efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining ultrapure water solutions. As a key technical leader, you'll drive innovative designs and optimize systems for the microelectronics industry, ensuring project success thr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $103K *

Join a pioneering team developing advanced semiconductor packaging solutions. Lead projects from design through qualification, ensuring top-tier performance and manufacturability while collaborating w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead a dedicated team of engineers, enhancing manufacturing processes while driving continuous improvement and ensuring operational excellence to deliver outstanding value to our clients...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with customers to develop tailored technical proposals, ensuring accurate interpretations of requirements and delivering effective solutions. Collaborate independently while leveraging advanced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join us in executing and delivering Electrical Work Packages, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to project objectives while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform corrosion prevention for Navy assets by leading R&D initiatives, ensuring technical integrity, and driving innovative solutions in corrosion science and engineering to enhance fleet performa...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $113K *

Empower application development by collaborating with manufacturers and sales teams. Provide technical support, foster relationships, and lead initiatives to ensure product integration, drive innovati...

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  •   Less than 5 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.