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.
Mechanical Reliability Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by managing ESP systems and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and drive continuous improvement in product...
3 weeks ago
Senior Process Engineer - Equipment
$94K - $128K *
Lead engineering initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency in biopharma manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes and ensure compliance while mentoring team...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sustainability Projects Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team driving sustainability initiatives across North America and globally. Engage in projects focused on energy, water, waste reduction, and compliance, ensuring impactful results and e...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer
$84K - $118K *
Transform manufacturing processes by owning and enhancing final assembly operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous imp...
1 week ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer
$84K - $118K *
Transform manufacturing processes by owning and enhancing final assembly operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency while driving Lean initiatives in a dynamic environ...
1 week ago
Principal Engineer, Transformation Engineering
$131K - $196K *
Unlock potential by developing AI-driven applications and data pipelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency through innovative technical solutions, ensuring quality and scalabil...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, overseeing capital projects, and enhancing asset performance through strategic collaboration and continuous improvement in...
2 days ago
$71K - $106K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing process control solutions in a heavy industrial environment. You'll design, develop, and maintain critical systems while ensuring operational efficiency and s...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing plant operations through innovative Process Control Engineering. Collaborate with skilled professionals to optimize systems, ensuring safety and quality in a...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Engineer - Fit & Finish
$80K - $100K *
Play a key role in executing complex engineering projects in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing productivity, safety, and efficiency through collaboratio...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $115K *
Join our dynamic team to design and optimize advanced mechanical systems for cutting-edge research facilities across diverse industries, ensuring high-quality standards and innovative solutions in a c...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $115K *
Shape the future of advanced engineering by designing complex mechanical systems for diverse industries. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while managing projec...
2 weeks ago
Methodology Engineer (Silicon)
$130K - $155K *
Lead the charge in designing and maintaining verification tooling, ensuring quality checks and reporting for engineering processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance shared infrastructure and drive...
3 weeks ago
Methodology Engineer (Silicon)
$120K - $145K *
Transform engineering processes by developing verification tools, dashboards, and shared infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality checks and streamline workflows, ensuring efficient s...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Inspire innovation as you lead the design and delivery of advanced process systems for diverse industrial projects, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions and effective team collaboration through...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the design and delivery of innovative process systems for advanced manufacturing and biopharmaceutical projects. Provide technical leadership and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensur...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative solutions as a Senior Process Engineer, leading diverse projects in industrial water and power sectors. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance efficiency, safety, and...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing chemical processes and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Contribute to safety and quality initiatives while leading engineering projects that drive operati...
1 week ago
$130K - $180K *
Join a team that's advancing space hardware systems through innovative mechanical design. Collaborate across disciplines to take flight hardware from concept to delivery, solving complex challenges in...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing engineering excellence and operational reliability. Drive strategic projects and foster collaboration across teams to elevate plant performance while ensuring safety and c...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform packaging solutions by developing and evaluating innovative designs for specialized equipment and materials, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and enhancing efficiency across mu...
1 week ago
$85K - $128K *
Optimize operations by supervising production teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality while fostering continuous improvement. Lead and mentor around 25 associates to ensure operational goals...
Reposted 3 days ago
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to stan...
1 week ago
$90K - $115K *
Shape the future of manufacturing by optimizing processes, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across departments to enhance safety, efficiency...
Reposted 3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations by designing workflows, conducting time studies, and building systems from the ground up to enhance efficiency and productivity across multiple sites...
2 weeks 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.