Senior Process Engineer Jobs

Explore senior process engineer jobs for experienced professionals ready to improve manufacturing performance, lead technical initiatives, and solve complex production challenges. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, including roles across industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, energy, food and beverage, and advanced manufacturing.

What Senior Process Engineers Do

Senior process engineers develop, evaluate, and optimize processes used to make products or deliver services. They may lead process design and scale-up, troubleshoot equipment and production issues, analyze performance data, and guide projects from early engineering through implementation. Depending on the role and industry, responsibilities can also include safety reviews, quality improvements, capital project support, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and research teams.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline, along with substantial experience in process engineering. Senior candidates often bring expertise in process modeling, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, project execution, and applicable safety or quality standards. Strong communication and leadership skills are valuable for mentoring engineers and aligning cross-functional teams.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior process engineers work in a variety of sectors, from chemical processing and biotechnology to energy, semiconductor manufacturing, and consumer products. Opportunities may focus on plant operations, process development, production scale-up, sustainability, or engineering project leadership. The right role depends on your technical specialty, preferred work environment, and career goals.

Find Senior Process Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse senior process engineer openings on Ladders to find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, industries, and qualifications to identify opportunities that match your experience, then take the next step toward your career goals.

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$90K - $110K *

Engage clients by leading the technical onboarding of a digital banking platform. Collaborate with internal teams to customize features, support data conversion, and ensure timely, high-quality deploy...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of power systems by managing protection design and coordination analyses for transmission systems, ensuring safety and reliability while guiding a skilled team in...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $180K *

Empower innovation by leading mechanical design for large-scale tailings delivery systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on world-class mining projects, ensuring technical excellence and cl...

Vancouver, BCRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the multi-tenant New Relic consolidation layer, aggregating telemetry across AI agent estates. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance observability practices and ensure effective monit...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $169K *

Analyze performance metrics and drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-informed strategies that align with business obj...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $130K *

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Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $280K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $100K *

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California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer operations by designing integrated material flow solutions. Analyze data, map processes, and create layouts that enhance efficiency across functional areas, ensuring seamless order...

Louisville, KYRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading impactful projects in gas and electrical systems. Utilize your engineering expertise and project management skills to ensure timely, budget-friendly, and high-quality ou...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory submissions, managing U.S. INDs and ex-U.S. CTAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and drive timely approvals in a fast-pac...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $122K *

Drive the design and implementation of innovative warehouse solutions, optimizing operational workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and scalability in logistics...

Springfield, MORemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $160K *

Take ownership of strategic supply chain projects, driving cross-functional initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Lead from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $160K *

Lead the future of enterprise implementations in the medical device sector. Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring rigorous management of scope, timelines, and client relationships while adapting p...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $199K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $216K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $165K *

Unlock potential by guiding enterprise customers through successful IoT deployments. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer relationships and ensure value realization from our technology s...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $184K *

Lead the design of high voltage transmission lines, utilizing advanced engineering techniques and PLS-CADD software. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver comprehensive project documentat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $185K *

Grow your career with us by leading complex electrical power solutions projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, ensuring projects meet...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$255K - $295K *

Lead the technical direction for foundational services, guiding architecture and execution across teams to enhance platform capabilities for customer and partner experiences. Mentor engineers and infl...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering initiatives across Microsoft 365 collaboration services, ensuring secure, reliable solutions while mentoring engineers and enhancing platform health thr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$97K - $134K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior process engineer do?question toggle

    A senior process engineer designs, evaluates, and improves industrial or production processes. The role may involve troubleshooting, process modeling, scale-up, safety and quality reviews, capital projects, and mentoring or coordinating engineering teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior process engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering field and significant relevant experience. Requirements vary by industry and may include specialized knowledge of process controls, modeling tools, safety practices, or quality systems.

  • How much do senior process engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on industry, location, experience, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore senior-level opportunities within that range.

  • Which industries hire senior process engineers?question toggle

    Senior process engineers are hired across industries including chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, energy, food and beverage, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.

  • What skills are important for senior process engineers?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include process design and optimization, data analysis, root-cause investigation, project management, continuous improvement, safety awareness, and clear communication with cross-functional teams.