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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Engineering Project/Process Manager
$99K - $158K *
Drive impactful capital projects and process improvements across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with leadership and teams to enhance equipment and operational efficiency while managing multi-million...
6 days ago
Process Technician (Thermoforming)
$68K - $108K *
Transform production processes by leveraging your expertise as a Process Technician. Drive safety, quality, and productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment while mentoring operators and troubl...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Process Engineer - MSAT, GMP, Tech Transfer
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. Leverage your expertise in process engineering to support tech transfers, validate processes, and ensure compliance with...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $170K *
Join a team that's redefining test engineering for autonomous electromechanical systems. Collaborate with a lean engineering team to develop and execute comprehensive test procedures from prototype to...
Today
Site Process Engineer, Process Engineer, Central Ops
$91K - $136K *
Elevate operational excellence by driving process standardization and continuous improvement across the Global Customer Fulfillment Network. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance performance metri...
2 weeks ago
$79K - $106K *
Engage in process design and development to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean concepts and validate equipment, ensuring high-quality productio...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $130K *
Optimize equipment performance and processes in a dynamic R&D environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance extrusion and molding operations, ensuring efficient scaling of innovative...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive production excellence by managing projects, optimizing operations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance asset performance and ensure safety compliance in a dynamic environme...
2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Energetics
$105K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to innovating manufacturing processes for energetic products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement systems that ensure safety and effi...
3 weeks ago
Process Development Associate / Sr Process Development Associate
$90K - $115K *
Join a team that's transforming molecular biology methods into scalable, production-ready processes. Collaborate across R&D, Manufacturing, and QA to enhance speed, cost, and quality while driving con...
Reposted today
$110K - $130K *
Lead the development and optimization of innovative electrolysis technology, ensuring safe and efficient operations from lab to pilot scale. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project ex...
1 week ago
Advanced Engineer, Operations Engineering-NPI-AS
$88K - $105K *
Transform the future of semiconductor assembly by designing and testing high-performance electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability...
Yesterday
$88K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to design and quote engineered solutions, collaborating with customers to meet their technical needs while mentoring peers and enhancing product quality through innovative practice...
Today
Senior Process Engineer - Assembly
$95K - $115K *
Lead the development of innovative assembly processes for electromechanical products, ensuring manufacturability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate and document proces...
2 weeks ago
$63K - $108K *
Drive process improvements and standardization across operations, enhancing reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop documentation and support engineering initiat...
Yesterday
$90K - $125K *
Optimize manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and drive continuous improvement, ensuring operational excellence and supporting product lifecycle m...
Yesterday
Senior Lead Engineer Process (BLS)
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in designing innovative biotech processes. Drive compliance, optimize systems, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring project success from concept t...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in transitioning prototype developments to production-ready systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in engineering processes while managing product lifecycle and technical documentati...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate manufacturing efficiency by leveraging engineering insights to optimize processes, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement for better operational performance in a complex production en...
Reposted 3 days ago
$83K - $100K *
Champion quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing p...
1 week ago
Engineer I, Biochemical Manufacturing
$67K - $101K *
Explore innovative biochemical processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and validate advanced techniques using FPLC and HPLC, ens...
Today
Chemical Materials Process Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Optimize rubber material processes to enhance product quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct experiments, and ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting...
4 weeks ago
Process Engineer - Machining, Maintenance, Refractory
$82K - $102K *
Reimagine manufacturing processes as a Process Engineer, driving continuous improvement in maintenance, machining, and refractory operations. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, quality, and eff...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by designing and refining laser diode fabrication processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance device performance and reliability, driving innovation in emerging m...
3 weeks ago
Staff Process Engineer - Backside Processing, CMP & Thermal
$130K - $155K *
Transform advanced photonic device manufacturing by leading wafer thinning, backside processing, CMP, and thermal technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure...
1 week ago
What does a Process Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.