Chemical Engineer Jobs in California

A Chemical Engineer in the chemistry industry plays a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing chemical processes and equipment. They are responsible for developing new industrial processes and designing equipment for large-scale manufacturing, planning and testing production methods and byproduct treatment, and directing facility operations. Additionally, a Chemical Engineer ensures that safety guidelines and regulations related to chemical processes are strictly followed. They may also be involved in research and development to create new and innovative manufacturing processes.

Important skills for a Chemical Engineer include strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a good understanding of engineering principles and technologies. They should possess proficiency in using computer applications and systems related to chemical engineering. A professional certification, such as the Professional Engineer (PE) license, can showcase the engineer's commitment to maintaining competency in the field. Prior to becoming a Chemical Engineer, a person may have roles such as a Laboratory Technician, Process Engineer, or Quality Control Analyst, gaining valuable experience in the practical aspects of chemical processes and their applications.

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SiAW Systems Project Engineer Level 3/4 (SkillBridge)

  • Northridge, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Northridge, CA
  • 3 hours ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Characterization Product Development Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 14 hours ago

As one of the technology industry's most desirable employers, NVIDIA is an industry leader in high performance computing, gaming and AI. NVIDIA's GPUs are extraordinary in performance and...

Senior Silicon Product Development Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 14 hours ago

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. Its a unique legacy of innovation thats fueled by great technologyand amazing people....

Senior Research Engineer - GeminiApp Personalization, Mountain View

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Snapshot: We are the Gemini App team in Google DeepMind, building the next-generation AI assistant from Google. Be at the forefront of AI innovation with Gemini, featuring native multimodality, an...

NAND Product Development Engineer - Wafer Level Reliability

  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in...

NAND Product Development Engineer - Sort Test

  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in...

Project Engineer II

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Simi Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The Project Engineer II is responsible for the success of project technical deliverables in collaboration with chief engineers, subsystem technical...

Chemical Process/Project Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 3 days ago

Unit operations that are used at the plant include reaction and distillation and it is a wet chemistry process....

Optical Materials Engineer

  • Poway, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 3 days ago

Under general supervision and with on-going review, this position supports the Survivability Scientist in the analysis, investigation, and optimization of thin film material and process...

Project Engineer, MQ-9B Taiwan Program

  • Poway, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Poway, CA
  • 3 days ago

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as...

Remote Work

Sr. Materials Engineer, Silicon Anode

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago

Tesla is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join our Cell Materials Engineering team and lead the development of silicon anodes. In this role, you will work across material, electrode, and...

Materials Engineer, Hydrides

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Materials Engineer Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Materials Engineer to own development, testing, and qualification of in-core materials and related manufacturing processes (hydriding,...

Materials Engineer, Shielding Materials

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Materials Engineer Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Materials Engineer to own development, testing, and qualification of radiation shielding materials and related manufacturing processes...

Senior Materials Engineer, Composites

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 5 days ago

Senior Materials Engineer Radiant is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Materials Engineer to own development, testing, and qualification of in-core materials and related manufacturing processes used...

Senior Product Development Engineer

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 7 days ago

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies....

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Salary for Chemical Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChemists research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chemical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Chemical Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.3%
Master's Degree
23.5%
Doctorate Degree
18.5%
High School or GED
1.5%
Associate's Degree
1.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%
Some College
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemical Engineers in California
None
36.4%
Less than 1 year
22.7%
1-2 years
13.6%
4-6 years
13.6%
2-4 years
9.1%
10+ years
4.5%


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