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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$166K - $200K *

Lead the charge in advancing power system simulation and grid engineering. Drive innovative research and advisory services while establishing EPRI's technical vision in grid modernization and DER inte...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of facilities engineering by leading resilience programs, setting global standards, and providing technical support across a vast manufacturing network. Drive innovation and ensur...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$175K - $219K *

Elevate engineering excellence by guiding technical strategy and best practices across teams. Lead architectural vision, ensure reliability and security, and foster collaboration to build a cutting-ed...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions for gas transmission projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance design quality and operational performance while ensuring compliance with...

Warrenville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $134K *

Innovate and optimize our core fintech systems, leveraging AI-driven technologies while owning end-to-end product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful user experien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading pre-sales technical strategies that align solutions with client needs, driving revenue growth and retention through collaboration with sales teams and delivering tailored p...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in custom laser design and integration, driving product development from concept to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance VCSEL technology, ensuring quality and manufacturability in...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $87K *

Join us as a Data Operations Engineer, where you'll develop and manage data systems for healthcare claims processing. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing ingress proxy services. You'll drive security and performance improvements, owning features from design to production while collabora...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $150K *

Collaborate with sales and technical teams to identify opportunities, translate customer needs into design requirements, and launch new products effectively, ensuring alignment with market trends and...

California, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $413K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable, distributed systems that enhance our core backend services, impacting APIs, messaging, and payments. Collaborate with a talented team to solve complex challeng...

Los Gatos, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the technical implementation of Synapse products, ensuring high-quality solutions and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with project teams, manage infrastructure deployment, and integrate health...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $146K *

Champion sustainable design by leading complex mechanical systems for high-performance buildings, ensuring compliance with advanced standards and certifications while driving innovative engineering so...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $123K *

Lead the charge in advancing semiconductor test solutions, focusing on Silicon Photonics. Collaborate globally to translate customer needs into innovative products, ensuring technical excellence throu...

Washington, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $211K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead new product launches in hardware manufacturing. Oversee cross-functional collaborations, manage operational risks, and drive high-quality production strategies that s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Build a robust data foundation to elevate Market Intelligence. Drive automation and streamline data workflows, enriching insights for research and publishing, while ensuring data integrity and accessi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$179K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality member-facing systems. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a squad through the entire development lifecycle, ensuring accountability, quality...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer satisfaction by leading quality analysis and improvement projects. Collaborate with diverse teams across multiple sites to ensure product excellence and responsiveness to client nee...

Memphis, TNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $163K *

Drive the evolution of software solutions for healthcare quality reporting, leading engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products while fostering a culture of collaboration and contin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $156K *

Engage in the end-to-end delivery of complex laboratory projects, ensuring high-quality execution and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders while adapting to dynamic environme...

Boston, MARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.