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.
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Empower progress at our biogas facilities by enhancing process performance and executing engineering projects. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements, manage project lifecycles, and ensure opera...
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Engineer innovative packaging solutions by applying engineering principles to design, qualify, and implement packaging systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency in manufacturing processes while coll...
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Lead the charge in managing diverse engineering projects, ensuring safe execution, on-time delivery, and adherence to budgets. Collaborate with teams to uphold regulatory standards while driving conti...
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Drive innovation in design engineering by integrating diverse processes, collaborating with specialists, and ensuring seamless project execution from concept to operational success while prioritizing...
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Join a dynamic team to manage and execute engineering projects, ensuring safety and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee installations and modifications, driving project success...
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
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Elevate manufacturing excellence by designing and optimizing processes for high-quality, scalable production. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows, implement automation, and ensure operationa...
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Senior Engineering Project Manager
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of global product development, leading complex engineering projects from concept to commercialization while ensuring timely delivery and quality across cross-funct...
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Staff Materials Engineer (Organics)
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Drive the selection and qualification of organic materials for satellite operations. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, perform analyses, and develop a materials database, ensuring succe...
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Transform manufacturing processes by leveraging engineering expertise to enhance productivity, implement innovative solutions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic facility en...
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Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safety compliance while managing multifaceted projects for...
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Transform the manufacturing landscape by providing engineering support, implementing solutions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality in our operations...
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Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer
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Design and analyze high-fidelity tooling for mechanical and optical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in assembly and testing, while gaining mentorship from senior engineers to enhance...
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Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer
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Drive innovation by collaborating in the design and assembly of advanced space flight systems, enhancing your skills through mentorship and hands-on experience in a dynamic engineering environment...
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Sr. Consumables Mechanical Engineer
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Lead the charge in designing and developing mechanical components for medical devices, ensuring compliance and reliability while managing project execution from concept to launch. Collaborate with tea...
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Pioneer innovative product designs and lead development initiatives from ideation to market launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance existing products and drive revenue growth through new pro...
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Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering
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Elevate equipment performance by leading strategic improvements and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and manage installation of new technol...
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Principal Engineer - CVD Engineering
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Innovate and enhance CVD processes as a Principal Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in semiconductor fabrication, ensuring optimal equipment performance and pro...
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Process Integration Development Engineer
$115K - $219K *
Join a team that's at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, driving yield improvements and process optimization in advanced silicon technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influe...
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Process Integration Development Engineer
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Unlock your potential by characterizing semiconductor nano-devices using advanced TEM techniques. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance metrology strategies and drive continuous improvement in...
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Elevate production efficiency by developing and optimizing PCBA manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product introductions and process improvements within a high-te...
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Lead the charge in executing engineering projects and driving process improvements at a high-volume manufacturing facility. Collaborate cross-functionally and enhance team capabilities to optimize per...
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Process Optimization Systems Engineer
$176K - $282K *
Champion process optimization by leveraging your extensive systems engineering expertise to enhance organizational efficiency and drive scalable improvements across the directorate. Engage with senior...
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Senior Plastics Process Engineer
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Optimize injection molding processes and lead technical support initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance production efficiency, mentor co-ops, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic manuf...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock operational excellence by utilizing Lean methodologies to drive process improvements and support production in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance effici...
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Applications Engineer - Project Management
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative optical solutions. As an Applications Engineer, you'll coordinate projects, collaborate cross-departmentally, and ensure the success of laser Dopp...
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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.