Explore Process Engineer Jobs

Process engineers design, improve, and oversee the systems that turn materials and ideas into products. They help organizations make operations safer, more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. Browse vetted Process Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles at the $100,000-and-above level across industries such as manufacturing, chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and food production.

What Does a Process Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but often include analyzing production workflows, troubleshooting equipment or quality issues, developing process improvements, and supporting the launch or scale-up of products. Process engineers may also work with operations, quality, maintenance, and safety teams to document procedures, reduce waste, and meet regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Many process engineering roles call for a bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline. Employers may value experience with process design, data analysis, continuous improvement, process control, and safety standards. Familiarity with tools such as statistical process control, CAD, simulation software, or Lean and Six Sigma methods may be useful, depending on the role.

Industries and Career Paths

Process engineers work in settings ranging from production plants and refineries to laboratories and cleanrooms. With experience, they may advance into senior engineering, process development, operations leadership, project management, or technical management roles. Some specialize in areas such as scale-up, automation, sustainability, or quality systems.

Find Process Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles by industry and location, and identify positions that align with your engineering background and career goals. Compensation and qualifications vary by employer, location, and experience.

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$179K - $204K *

Transform customer operations by leading AI-driven business initiatives, ensuring strategic deployment of the Celonis Platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance value realization and drive imp...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative virtual calibration environments that enhance simulation-based workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve calibration processes and support the inte...

Milford, MIRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of technical customer engagements, troubleshooting software issues, and enhancing product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and inform produ...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $314K *

Drive innovation by designing and implementing LLM-based systems that tackle complex problems in data processing, empowering the team with your technical direction and expertise while overseeing impac...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you lead end-to-end design for complex AI-driven systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, secure user experiences that prioritize trust and precis...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $300K *

Elevate your career as a staff frontend software engineer, driving innovative user experiences across AI applications, app builders, and marketing pages while collaborating in a fast-paced, excellence...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Optimize business processes by analyzing workflows, gathering requirements, and supporting automation initiatives. Collaborate with senior analysts to enhance efficiency and drive strategic improvemen...

Virginia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $205K *

Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Lead complex project management initiatives across multiple channels in the pharmaceutical advertising sector. Oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget while mentoring ju...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $500K+*

Optimize and innovate software kernels for hardware integration, collaborating with ML Research and Hardware Engineering teams to enhance performance and efficiency in cutting-edge technology applicat...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $184K *

Pioneer the development and operational convergence through automation, designing CI/CD pipelines and driving release process efficiency to enhance software delivery across diverse teams and projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the execution of product launches, ensuring readiness and adoption across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational change and enhance processes, while managing metri...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $146K *

Champion customer success by managing key accounts, driving growth, and enhancing satisfaction through strategic engagement and consultative support. Leverage your expertise to mentor peers and execut...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $208K *

Transform supplier engagement strategies to enhance performance and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and improvements within the supply chain, ensuring alignme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Drive complex federal platform initiatives, enhancing security, compliance, and infrastructure through innovative engineering solutions and cross-functional leadership...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance enterprise threat detection capabilities by developing high-fidelity detections across security platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance defensive posture and mentor junio...

Tennessee, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$201K - $239K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$79K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining release engineering by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI solutions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery through innovative automation and collaboration w...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Deliver advanced field service support for Promega instrumentation, ensuring installation, training, and repairs meet customer service standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance service documentatio...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Empower enterprise infrastructures by designing automated workflows for secure, scalable network management. Utilize advanced scripting and automation to optimize systems while leveraging your experti...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Deliver expert-level service on CT, MR, and X-ray equipment, ensuring optimal performance through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs across healthcare facilities in a multi...

North Carolina, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management to develop industry standards and reports. Collaborate with working groups to drive best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Engineer do?question toggle

    A Process Engineer designs, evaluates, and improves processes used to manufacture products or deliver services. The work can include troubleshooting, analyzing performance data, improving efficiency and quality, and supporting safe, compliant operations.

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

    Many employers seek a bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or another relevant engineering field. Requirements differ by industry and level; experience with process improvement, data analysis, process controls, and safety or quality systems may be beneficial.

  • Which industries hire Process Engineers?question toggle

    Process Engineers are employed in industries such as manufacturing, chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, and materials. Specific responsibilities depend on the products, equipment, and regulations involved.

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

    Browse Process Engineer listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its stated compensation, location, qualifications, and experience requirements.

  • What career paths can follow a Process Engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced Process Engineers may move into senior or lead engineering positions, process development, operations management, project management, or technical leadership. Specialization in areas such as automation, scale-up, sustainability, or quality can also shape career progression.