Occupation
Chemical Engineer
A Chemical Engineer designs and optimizes industrial processes for producing chemicals, fuels, pharmaceuticals, and other materials, often using process simulation software like Aspen Plus to model and refine plant operations. They apply chemical process safety principles and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and minimize risk, while using data analysis to troubleshoot production issues. This role is found in manufacturing, energy, and pharmaceutical companies and suits engineers who combine strong scientific fundamentals with practical process design skills.
Duties & responsibilities
- Design and optimize chemical processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs in manufacturing operations
- Identify and mitigate hazards and safety risks in production environments through process analysis
- Develop and scale purification or separation processes from laboratory through commercial manufacturing
- Troubleshoot production issues using data analysis and experimental characterization
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate technical challenges into manufacturing solutions
- Model and simulate industrial processes to predict performance and refine operations
What Chemical Engineer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Chemical Engineer make?
Too few Chemical Engineer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 3 of 5 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Chemical Engineer roles?
5 open Chemical Engineer roles from 5 employers; the most at Biogen, Environmental Protection Agency and Huntsman Corporation.
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Chemical Engineer in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Chemical Engineer
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC · $93,231 – $158,322
The EPA's Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention office seeks chemical engineers to analyze scientific data, assess workplace chemical exposures, and evaluate manufacturing and waste disposal processes. This role suits engineers who can translate technical risk assessments into clear communication for government stakeholders and industrial partners.
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Chemical Engineer
Voyager
Pueblo, CO
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Chemical Process Engineer
Huntsman Corporation
Ashtabula, OH
Huntsman's Advanced Materials Division is looking for an engineer to design and optimize chemical manufacturing processes, focusing on converting raw materials efficiently while managing safety and costs. This role combines process development, project execution, and technical documentation at a production facility in Ohio.
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Scientist II, Antisense/siRNA and Peptide Purification
Biogen
Full-time · Cambridge, MA · $117,000 – $157,000
Biogen seeks a hands-on scientist to design and optimize purification processes for oligonucleotide and peptide therapeutics, from early development through commercial manufacturing. This role suits someone with a chemistry or chemical engineering background who enjoys problem-solving at the bench and collaborating across functions to advance innovative medicines.
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Staff Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Engineer
Intel
Full-time · $133,800 – $255,200
This role leads chemical mechanical planarization process development and optimization across Intel's most advanced semiconductor technology nodes, from research through high-volume manufacturing. It suits experienced process engineers who can combine deep CMP expertise with cross-functional leadership and the ability to translate complex technical challenges into manufacturing solutions.
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Process Engineer
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Process Engineer
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Process Engineer
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Employers hiring Chemical Engineers
5 in total, most open roles first.
- Biogen1 role
- EA
- Huntsman Corporation1 role
- Intel1 role
- VVoyager1 role