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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$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing expert process engineering support in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance, troubleshoot issues...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by providing critical engineering support in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance, troubleshoot issues...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive process engineering excellence in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement conti...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by providing essential engineering support in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance, troubleshoot issues...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$146K - $270K *

Join a dynamic team to lead process engineering in semiconductor innovation, driving development from concept to customer-ready performance and influencing next-gen technology through collaboration an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $149K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing advanced manufacturing processes for next-generation delivery catheter systems, ensuring quality and efficiency through cross-functional collaboration and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $270K *

Advance semiconductor technology by developing and optimizing plasma etch processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive innovation in patterning applications, ens...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $270K *

Contribute to groundbreaking semiconductor advancements by developing innovative processes, enhancing manufacturing techniques, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and yi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in prototype tooling and process development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance manufacturing processes for advanced products in a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engage in the design and development of prototype tooling and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability and support rapid product innovation in a dynamic R&D en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing thermoplastic injection molding processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate on new product introductions and continuous improvements while providing techni...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by optimizing industrial processes and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement innovative solutions that meet safety, quality, and cost ob...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$53K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance productivity and safety while implementing innovative solutions to opt...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Drive innovative process design and optimization in chemical engineering. Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to deliver effective solutions, ensuring safety and operability throughout all projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Transform manufacturing processes by optimizing performance, enhancing safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate operational efficiency and prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing by leading process development, validation, and optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, compliant processes that delive...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing chemical systems to enhance client operations. As a subject matter expert, you'll troubleshoot, manage maintenance, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-f...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$79K - $94K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by providing engineering support, optimizing operations, and leading safety initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and innovation i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $107K *

Build innovative manufacturing processes to lead complex projects, enhance safety, and reduce defects. Collaborate cross-functionally and leverage expertise in engineering to drive improvements and ac...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Advance process optimization in manufacturing by implementing improvements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety in pharmaceuti...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Drive process optimization and innovation in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate cutting-edge semiconductor processes, driving advancements in deposition techniques and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and yield...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Empower innovation by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams to troubleshoot, analyze data, and implement cutting-edge s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize manufacturing processes for cutting-edge display and semiconductor technologies, collaborating with R&D and vendors to drive innovation and resolve compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by designing and optimizing solutions in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, analyze data, and troubleshoot complex engineering challeng...

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.