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.
Engineer - Contract Manufacturing
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Empower your career by designing and optimizing production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating across teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing...
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Drive continuous improvement and reliability in manufacturing systems, leading engineering projects from concept to start-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance plant performance and e...
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Lead the charge in engineering project execution within a regulated life sciences environment, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality...
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Advance workforce optimization by designing and implementing cutting-edge models for scheduling and resource allocation in a large-scale contact center environment, collaborating with cross-functional...
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Champion operational excellence by optimizing distribution networks, enhancing efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple centers. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...
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Optimize integrated systems for industrial production, enhancing efficiency and quality through strategic management of processes, workforce, and technology. Drive cost-effective solutions while ensur...
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Design and build robust backend infrastructure for an innovative semiconductor fab. Manage systems that enable high performance and reliability while working closely with hardware. Bring hands-on expe...
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Senior Process Engineer - Minerals Processing Operation
$100K - $120K *
Deliver innovative mineral processing solutions to enhance plant operations, optimize costs, and improve product quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success and ensure co...
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Process Engineer (Starlink/Akoustis) - Night Shift
$100K - $140K *
Optimize manufacturing processes by leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance yield, quality, and efficiency in semiconductor fabrication. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive conti...
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Take ownership of quality assurance processes, managing audits and corrective actions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Qu...
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Drive process optimization and commercialization in manufacturing operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and improve yield. Ideal for a data-driv...
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$80K - $95K *
Engage in enhancing manufacturing processes through documentation, control development, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges and ensure quality standards whil...
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$120K - $145K *
Elevate research capabilities by engineering robust systems that ensure accurate, reproducible experiments at scale, enabling scientists to focus on innovative study designs and measurements while mai...
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Drive innovative process engineering solutions to enhance plant operations, bridging R&D and design. Lead equipment selection and ensure compliance while tackling challenges in scaling and implementin...
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Redefine manufacturing efficiency as you lead process optimization efforts. Collaborate with teams to devise and implement practical solutions, enhancing safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness in a d...
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Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing a dynamic team focused on product innovation, process optimization, and customer satisfaction. Drive strategic initiatives and foster a culture of...
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Packaging Engineer (Onsite - Brookings, SD)
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Join a team that's redefining healthcare packaging by innovating and developing sustainable solutions that protect products while reducing costs. Collaborate globally to enhance healthcare delivery th...
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Senior Chemical Engineer – Process Development
$113K - $188K *
Optimize and drive advanced analytical processes for uranium fuel product development, ensuring precision and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...
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Unlock potential by leading project engineering efforts, ensuring quality and compliance while developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to execute plans, prepare proposals, and communic...
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Unlock potential by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance operational efficiency, drive product quality, and implement innovative manufacturing solutions while ensuring optimal resource utiliz...
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Manufacturing Engineer - Controls
$70K - $130K *
Bring your expertise to our Equipment Performance team, leading continuous improvement initiatives for automated manufacturing processes. Collaborate with operators and engineers to optimize equipment...
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Senior Industrialization Engineer, Tooling
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Champion the industrialization of complex projects, ensuring manufacturability and successful product launches through advanced engineering practices and cross-functional collaboration...
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Drive innovation in data engineering by designing robust data solutions, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration and analysis for dive...
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Senior Engineer, Concentrator Projects
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading concentrator projects that enhance safety, reliability, and performance in a global mining environment. Collaborate across teams to deliver complex solutions while managing...
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Transform customer interactions with cutting-edge AI, optimize workflows and enhance service efficiency while collaborating with tech and business teams to deliver impactful software solutions in real...
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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.