Chemical Process Engineer Jobs in California

Chemical Process Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across petroleum refining, semiconductors, specialty chemicals, and biotechnology manufacturing, and openings at every level from early-career process engineers through senior principal roles. The largest concentrations of hiring are in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and the Sacramento Valley, where companies like Chevron, Applied Materials, and Genentech maintain major California operations. Process safety engineering, continuous improvement, and process simulation are among the most consistently sought specialties in California listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles27+
Top cityFremont, CA
Cities hiring16
Work type96% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Google
Senior Semiconductor Wet Chemical Process Engineer
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Senior Semiconductor Wet Chemical Process Engineer
Google
Fremont, California
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
$159k - $231k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Worley
Process Engineer Level II
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Process Engineer Level II
Worley
Monrovia, California
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Chemical Engineering
$111k - $163k
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lam Research
Process Engineer
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Process Engineer
Lam Research
Fremont, California
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
$86k - $192k/yr
Hybrid
Master's
10,000+

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Brindley Engineering Corporation
Lead Process Engineer
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Lead Process Engineer
Brindley Engineering Corporation
Emeryville, California
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
$140k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Brindley Engineering Corporation
Staff Process Engineer
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Staff Process Engineer
Brindley Engineering Corporation
Emeryville, California
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
$150k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Chemical Process Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fremont
6 jobs
Emeryville
3 jobs
South San Francisco
3 jobs
Carlsbad
2 jobs
Monrovia
2 jobs
Bakersfield
1 jobs
Bay Point
1 jobs
Long Beach
1 jobs
Los Angeles
1 jobs

Chemical Process Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Brindley Engineering Corporation
    Brindley Engineering Corporation3
  • Calico Life Sciences
    Calico Life Sciences3
  • Worley
    Worley3
  • Dennis
    Dennis2
  • Lam Research
    Lam Research2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
  • Manufacturing3
  • Energy2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chemical process engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Professional Engineer licensure from the California Board for Professional Engineers is preferred for senior roles
  • Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS
  • Familiarity with California Air Resources Board regulations and Title V permitting requirements
  • Demonstrated experience with process hazard analysis, HAZOP, and PSM compliance
  • Strong working knowledge of process safety management and continuous improvement methodologies

Chemical Process Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a chemical process engineer in California?

Most chemical process engineer roles in California require at minimum a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. For roles with significant design or public-safety responsibilities, California's Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists administers the Professional Engineer licensure pathway, which begins with the Fundamentals of Engineering exam followed by the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam after qualifying experience. Many California employers in refining, biotech, and semiconductor manufacturing hire engineers without a PE license but prefer candidates with process simulation skills and a record of process safety coursework.

Which companies hire chemical process engineers in California?

Employers hiring chemical process engineers in California right now include Brindley Engineering Corporation, Calico Life Sciences, and Worley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of petroleum refineries in the Los Angeles Basin, semiconductor fabs in the Bay Area, and large biotech manufacturing campuses in South San Francisco and San Diego ensures demand from both industrial and life-sciences employers year-round.

Which California cities have the most chemical process engineer jobs?

Fremont, Emeryville, and South San Francisco have the most chemical process engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its dense cluster of semiconductor, biotech, and specialty chemical companies, while Los Angeles and its surrounding refinery corridor anchor demand in Southern California, and Sacramento draws openings from agricultural chemical and water-treatment operations in the Central Valley.

Are there remote chemical process engineer jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Chemical process engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, plant-floor role, and most positions require on-site presence for commissioning, troubleshooting, and process safety work. About 4% of chemical process engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be process simulation, technical writing, or regulatory compliance functions that can be separated from plant operations.

How can I get hired as a chemical process engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a new-graduate process engineering or associate process engineer role at a California refinery, biotech manufacturer, or semiconductor company. Chevron, Valero, and several Bay Area semiconductor firms run structured new-grad rotational programs that specifically target recent ABET graduates without commercial experience. Candidates who have completed a senior capstone project involving process simulation or have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam tend to move to the front of the queue, as do those with internships at California industrial facilities or water-treatment agencies.

Where can I find and apply to chemical process engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to chemical process engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.

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