Process Engineer Jobs in Texas
Process Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in petrochemical and refining, semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, food and beverage production, and industrial chemicals, with openings at every level from entry-level process technician to senior principal engineer. Houston, Beaumont, and Austin lead hiring volume, anchored by major employers like ExxonMobil, Texas Instruments, and Dow Chemical, all of which maintain significant Texas operations and hire process engineers across multiple disciplines. The most in-demand specialties are refinery process optimization, semiconductor process integration, and continuous improvement engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Process Engineer
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in chemical process design and capital projects to join our team. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, developing innovative process solutions, and seeing your designs come to life, this could be the opportunity for you!
About the job
As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a key technical role in developing and executing capital projects across Nouryon's manufacturing sites in the Americas. You will translate business and operational challenges into practical process designs, leading engineering activities from early conceptual development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
In your future role as Senior Process Engineer, you will
- Lead conceptual and basic process design for capital projects, translating business needs and manufacturing challenges into technically sound engineering solutions.
- Develop process design concepts, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances, equipment specifications, and process design documentation.
- Serve as the lead process engineer on capital projects ranging from smaller plant improvements to major multimillion-dollar investments, guiding engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites, technology teams, and external engineering contractors (EPCM) to develop, review, and validate process designs.
- Identify opportunities to improve plant capacity, product quality, energy efficiency, and raw material consumption through process optimization and troubleshooting.
- Support process safety activities, including HAZOP and LOPA, as well as pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities. Provide technical guidance and coaching to site process engineers.
We believe you bring
- A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the chemical or specialty chemicals manufacturing industry.
- Extensive experience in conceptual and basic process design, with the ability to independently develop process solutions from initial business or operational requirements.
- Strong technical expertise in chemical processes, unit operations, process simulation, heat and material balances, and process engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting capital projects throughout their lifecycle, including collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external contractors.
- Strong communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, engineering, and technology teams.
Great if you have
- A Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and 15+ years of relevant process engineering experience.
- Experience working both as an owner's process engineer within a chemical manufacturing company and for an engineering or EPCM contractor.
- Experience serving as lead process engineer on large capital projects, including process safety reviews, commissioning, and startup activities.
We believe you are
A conceptual thinker who can understand complex manufacturing challenges, identify the underlying problems, and develop innovative engineering solutions.- Analytical and resourceful, with the ability to gather information from multiple sources, evaluate technical data, and translate findings into practical process designs.
- Independent and proactive, comfortable taking ownership of technical decisions and driving engineering activities with a high level of autonomy.
- Collaborative and influential, able to build strong relationships with site teams, technology experts, engineering contractors, and senior stakeholders.
- Results-oriented and adaptable, with a passion for improving chemical manufacturing processes and a willingness to spend time at manufacturing sites.
We offer you
At Nouryon, you will have the opportunity to take on a highly visible technical role within our regional engineering organization, contributing directly to the development and improvement of our chemical manufacturing operations.
As one of the most senior process engineering experts in the Americas, you will work closely with manufacturing directors, site leaders, and technology teams, providing technical expertise on projects ranging from smaller process improvements to major capital investments of $25–50 million or more.
You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, the opportunity to influence key engineering decisions, and exposure to a variety of chemical manufacturing processes and technologies.
This position is based in the Houston area, with frequent travel to our manufacturing sites, primarily in Houston and Fort Worth. Travel is expected to be approximately 60%, consisting of regular site visits and occasional overnight stays.
In addition to a competitive salary, Nouryon offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects within a global organization.
Have we got your interest?
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Director, Global Engineering & Asset Management, and based in Houston, Texas. The position is onsite, with an anticipated office location at Park Row (15115 Park Row #250, Houston, TX 77084) and frequent travel to manufacturing sites.
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us, we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with their Nouryon email via SuccessFactors.
About Nouryon
Explore careers and life at Nouryon
If you're looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon's worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.
#WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies, or staffing companies.
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Senior Process Engineer
At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.
We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in chemical process design and capital projects to join our team. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, developing innovative process solutions, and seeing your designs come to life, this could be the opportunity for you!
About the job
As a Senior Process Engineer, you will play a key technical role in developing and executing capital projects across Nouryon's manufacturing sites in the Americas. You will translate business and operational challenges into practical process designs, leading engineering activities from early conceptual development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
In your future role as Senior Process Engineer, you will
- Lead conceptual and basic process design for capital projects, translating business needs and manufacturing challenges into technically sound engineering solutions.
- Develop process design concepts, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and material balances, equipment specifications, and process design documentation.
- Serve as the lead process engineer on capital projects ranging from smaller plant improvements to major multimillion-dollar investments, guiding engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites, technology teams, and external engineering contractors (EPCM) to develop, review, and validate process designs.
- Identify opportunities to improve plant capacity, product quality, energy efficiency, and raw material consumption through process optimization and troubleshooting.
- Support process safety activities, including HAZOP and LOPA, as well as pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities. Provide technical guidance and coaching to site process engineers.
We believe you bring
- A Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
- At least 10 years of experience in process engineering, preferably within the chemical or specialty chemicals manufacturing industry.
- Extensive experience in conceptual and basic process design, with the ability to independently develop process solutions from initial business or operational requirements.
- Strong technical expertise in chemical processes, unit operations, process simulation, heat and material balances, and process engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting capital projects throughout their lifecycle, including collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external contractors.
- Strong communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing, engineering, and technology teams.
Great if you have
- A Master's degree in Chemical Engineering and 15+ years of relevant process engineering experience.
- Experience working both as an owner's process engineer within a chemical manufacturing company and for an engineering or EPCM contractor.
- Experience serving as lead process engineer on large capital projects, including process safety reviews, commissioning, and startup activities.
We believe you are
A conceptual thinker who can understand complex manufacturing challenges, identify the underlying problems, and develop innovative engineering solutions.- Analytical and resourceful, with the ability to gather information from multiple sources, evaluate technical data, and translate findings into practical process designs.
- Independent and proactive, comfortable taking ownership of technical decisions and driving engineering activities with a high level of autonomy.
- Collaborative and influential, able to build strong relationships with site teams, technology experts, engineering contractors, and senior stakeholders.
- Results-oriented and adaptable, with a passion for improving chemical manufacturing processes and a willingness to spend time at manufacturing sites.
We offer you
At Nouryon, you will have the opportunity to take on a highly visible technical role within our regional engineering organization, contributing directly to the development and improvement of our chemical manufacturing operations.
As one of the most senior process engineering experts in the Americas, you will work closely with manufacturing directors, site leaders, and technology teams, providing technical expertise on projects ranging from smaller process improvements to major capital investments of $25–50 million or more.
You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, the opportunity to influence key engineering decisions, and exposure to a variety of chemical manufacturing processes and technologies.
This position is based in the Houston area, with frequent travel to our manufacturing sites, primarily in Houston and Fort Worth. Travel is expected to be approximately 60%, consisting of regular site visits and occasional overnight stays.
In addition to a competitive salary, Nouryon offers comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects within a global organization.
Have we got your interest?
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Director, Global Engineering & Asset Management, and based in Houston, Texas. The position is onsite, with an anticipated office location at Park Row (15115 Park Row #250, Houston, TX 77084) and frequent travel to manufacturing sites.
Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us, we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with their Nouryon email via SuccessFactors.
About Nouryon
Explore careers and life at Nouryon
If you're looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon's worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.
#WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs
We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies, or staffing companies.
#LI-Onsite
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Process Engineer Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Tesla78
- Texas Instruments27
- Samsung Electronics23
- SpaceX12
- SSOE9
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing15
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Technology & Software9
- Electronics & Hardware8
- Construction & Real Estate8
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field
- Professional Engineer license from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors preferred for senior roles
- Experience with process simulation tools such as Aspen HYSYS, CHEMCAD, or equivalent software
- Familiarity with OSHA PSM standards and Texas process safety regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement and Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing initiatives
- Strong data analysis skills using MATLAB, Python, or statistical process control methods
Process Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a process engineer in Texas?
Most process engineer roles in Texas require a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program. For roles requiring a Professional Engineer designation, candidates must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gain qualifying experience, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Many positions in refining and chemicals also value experience with Texas-specific regulatory frameworks and process safety standards.
Which companies hire process engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring process engineers in Texas right now include Tesla, Texas Instruments, and Samsung Electronics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of petrochemical plants along the Gulf Coast and semiconductor fabs in Central Texas means hiring tends to be consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Texas cities have the most process engineer jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most process engineer openings in Texas. Houston and Beaumont drive the majority of listings through their dense network of refineries, chemical plants, and petrochemical facilities along the Gulf Coast, while Austin's growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sector has made it a strong secondary market for process integration and equipment engineering roles.
Are there remote process engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Process engineering is largely hands-on work tied to physical plants, production lines, and lab environments, so most roles require on-site presence. About 31% of process engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in process modeling, data analytics, or corporate continuous improvement functions rather than plant-floor or operations-support positions.
How can I get hired as a process engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a rotational new-graduate engineering program at one of Texas's large chemical or manufacturing employers. Companies like ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, and Celanese run structured programs that place new graduates across process units before a permanent assignment. Candidates coming from adjacent roles in process technician, quality engineering, or manufacturing engineering positions are also competitive. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and completing an internship at a Gulf Coast facility significantly strengthens an application for candidates without full-time experience.
Where can I find and apply to process engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to process engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries including petrochemical, semiconductor, food manufacturing, and industrial chemicals. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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