Process Development Engineer Jobs

Explore Process Development Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Process Development Engineers design, evaluate, and improve the processes used to manufacture products reliably, efficiently, and at scale. These roles connect research and production, translating technical requirements into repeatable operations.

What Does a Process Development Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include developing and scaling manufacturing processes, planning and analyzing experiments, troubleshooting production challenges, and documenting procedures. Engineers may collaborate with research and development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams to improve yield, product quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Industries and Work Environments

Process Development Engineers work across industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, food production, energy, and advanced materials. Some roles focus on laboratory or pilot-scale development, while others support technology transfer, process validation, or full-scale manufacturing.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical, biomedical, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, along with relevant process or manufacturing experience. Useful capabilities may include process modeling, statistical analysis, design of experiments, root-cause investigation, technical documentation, and familiarity with quality systems. Requirements differ by role, particularly in regulated industries.

Find Process Development Engineer Jobs

Search Ladders for vetted Process Development Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, experience requirements, location, and compensation details, then focus your search on opportunities that match your technical background and career goals.

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$81K - $112K *

Optimize packaging processes for medical devices by leading design, testing, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in packaging systems, driving c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $108K *

Deliver innovative analytical solutions by developing and qualifying methods using HPLC, UHPLC, and CE. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and drive product characterization, while maintainin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $107K *

Champion the development and validation of innovative additive manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements while collaborating with cross-functional...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Drive the development and implementation of manufacturing processes, ensuring effective equipment management and technical support to enhance production quality and efficiency. Build solutions for ope...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Develop impactful solutions by closely engaging with customers. Design, build, and iterate across the entire stack to address real-time challenges while fostering a collaborative and high-performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $190K *

Advance manufacturing processes by leading R&D innovation projects, ensuring quality and compliance from prototype to commercialization while managing multiple complex projects across various industri...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $190K *

Help us drive innovation by leading the development and commercialization of robust manufacturing processes across diverse product lines, ensuring quality and compliance while managing multiple comple...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $155K *

Lead the development and maintenance of embedded software for medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing packaging systems for medical devices. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency while driving continuous improvement in a fas...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Drive innovative packaging solutions for medical devices by leading projects that ensure compliance, functionality, and sustainability. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Transform packaging engineering by leading design and development projects for medical devices. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, functionality, and sustainability while driving con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Drive innovative packaging solutions for medical devices, ensuring compliance and functionality through collaboration and technical expertise. Lead projects from design to validation, enhancing qualit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $140K *

Empower innovation by leading the design of liquid cooling solutions for advanced AI/ML applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust mechanical designs, ensuring performance...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Design Engineer, leading innovative liquid cooling solutions for cutting-edge AI and data center applications. Collaborate with experts to drive product developme...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative mechanical designs for liquid cooling solutions, driving projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, manufacturability, and c...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Innovate cutting-edge thin-film processes for next-gen memory technologies. Leverage expertise in semiconductor processing to tackle scaling and integration challenges while collaborating with teams t...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $134K *

Unlock your potential by leading cross-functional engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive new product development and enhance cust...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes for autonomous surface vessels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and ensure high-quality stan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $182K *

Drive Process Technology development within Health & Pharma by leveraging your expertise in chemical engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify process improvements and foster leadership...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Unlock operational excellence by enhancing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across teams to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in a dynamic...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leveraging engineering expertise to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality. Collaborate on innovative solutions and optimize operations within a dyna...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $168K *

Innovate your career by leading the design and development of high-speed IO products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and meet customer requirements while driving p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $113K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical engineering by leading complex projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $113K *

Shape high-impact technical solutions as a Process Engineer Lead, applying expertise in pharmaceutical design and overseeing process engineering deliverables. Collaborate with teams to enhance project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Development Engineer do?question toggle

    A Process Development Engineer develops, scales, and improves processes used to manufacture products. The work may include experimentation, process troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, and collaboration with teams responsible for production and quality.

  • What qualifications are needed for Process Development Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor’s or graduate degree in engineering or a related technical field, plus experience relevant to the industry and process. Skills in process optimization, experimental design, data analysis, and technical communication can be valuable.

  • Which industries hire Process Development Engineers?question toggle

    Employers hire Process Development Engineers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, food production, energy, and advanced materials, among other sectors.

  • How much do Process Development Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies with experience, location, employer, and specialization. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for available salary and compensation information.

  • Where can I find Process Development Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Process Development Engineer listings and review job details to identify opportunities that meet your compensation preferences and qualifications.