Process Engineer Jobs

Explore Process Engineer opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to improve production systems, product quality, safety, and operational performance. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior and leadership-level process engineering roles across a range of industries.

What Does a Process Engineer Do?

Process Engineers design, analyze, and optimize the systems used to make products or deliver services. They identify bottlenecks, assess process risks, develop improvements, and work with cross-functional teams to implement changes. Responsibilities can include process validation, equipment selection, documentation, troubleshooting, and monitoring performance against quality, cost, and safety goals.

Industries Hiring Process Engineers

Process engineering roles are found in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, chemicals, food and beverage, energy, semiconductors, and environmental services. Specific requirements vary by employer and may reflect industry standards, regulatory obligations, or the scale and complexity of operations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering degree and experience with process design, continuous improvement, data analysis, and root-cause investigation. Depending on the role, useful skills may include Lean or Six Sigma methods, process modeling, automation, statistical process control, validation, and familiarity with applicable safety and quality standards. Senior positions may also require project leadership and the ability to influence teams across engineering, operations, and quality.

Find Process Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Process Engineer openings paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Use job details to compare responsibilities, qualifications, industries, and work arrangements, then focus your search on opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic engineering pod, ensuring high-quality code delivery while fostering team growth and collaboration. Stay hands-on with development, manage performance, and drive innovation in a fast-pa...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive technical excellence by designing systems, setting standards, and mentoring engineers without formal management. Collaborate with Product to ensure alignment and tackle engineering challenges ac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $217K *

Lead the charge in establishing global technical standards for utility and power systems. As a strategic authority, you'll guide complex engineering decisions and mentor teams across diverse projects...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality and compliance for mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to uphold standards, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement in mission...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $149K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing aerospace materials technology. In this role, you'll lead the definition and qualification of materials for engine hardware, collaborating with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $180K *

Drive innovative electrical design solutions for high-density compute environments. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers. Make a signi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $281K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering for data centers. As a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, you'll ensure the integrity of innovative designs, collaborating across disciplines to...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$89K - $139K *

Drive the transformation of employee experiences by leading a multi-year Digital Employee Experience (DEX) program. Oversee analytics, enhance productivity, and implement AI-driven solutions to optimi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing safety, quality, and customer satisfaction across multiple business units to achieve mea...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Advance enterprise skills architecture by designing, governing, and evolving frameworks that align workforce capabilities with business needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement scalable skill...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading innovative conveyor and sortation projects. Drive technical solutions from concept to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the execution of technology projects while enhancing operational systems for future success. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and scalability of AI software solutions in manufac...

Ohio, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $195K *

Take ownership of designing automated systems and robotic equipment for remote operations in radiological environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration and perf...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $205K *

Shape the future of electric power projects by providing expert development support, technical evaluations, and engineering design reviews. Collaborate with clients to optimize project outcomes while...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$272K - $431K *

Lead the charge in architecting and scaling data acquisition infrastructure for foundation models. Collaborate across teams to enhance web crawling, ingestion, and data quality, ensuring reliable, hig...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $205K *

Champion process excellence by identifying gaps and designing AI-powered workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance commercial operations, ensuring continuous improvement and effective adoption of L...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by designing and scaling a cutting-edge cloud-native data platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data services and optimize data pipelines in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product design by transforming concepts into high-fidelity experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions through innovative prototyping and AI-a...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $105K *

Contribute to the development and support of advanced missile systems as a systems engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the capabilities of critical defense technologies while...

Pittsfield, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $101K *

Champion the reliability of automated systems by providing expert technical support, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and seamless...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Engineer do?question toggle

    A Process Engineer designs, evaluates, and improves production or operational processes to help organizations meet quality, safety, efficiency, and cost targets.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Process Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a degree in engineering or a related field and experience in process improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, and project work. Requirements differ by industry and seniority.

  • Which industries hire Process Engineers?question toggle

    Process Engineers work in industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, food and beverage, energy, and semiconductor production.

  • What skills are useful for a Process Engineer?question toggle

    Useful skills may include process design, Lean or Six Sigma, statistical process control, root-cause analysis, process modeling, automation, and knowledge of relevant quality and safety standards.

  • How can I find Process Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Explore vetted professional openings on Ladders and review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, qualifications, and location or work-arrangement details.