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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$145K - $187K *

Pioneer innovative Digital Engineering solutions by leading the integration of Model-Based Systems Engineering and AI/ML methodologies, driving modernization efforts across complex Naval Nuclear Labor...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at manufacturing operations by providing technical support, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements in pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive automation and cloud solutions, enhancing infrastructure services and supporting critical platform implementations. Collaborate on innovative projects while ensuring s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $136K *

Drive innovation and continuous improvement by developing unique solutions to complex engineering challenges, leading cross-functional teams, and embedding quality within all processes to enhance orga...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive smooth deployments and production stability in a controlled AWS environment. Engage in incident management, infrastructure problem-solving, and environment maintenance while ensuring compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead innovative design and engineering projects, driving the development of robotic and automated systems. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to transition complex electromechanical products fro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the optimization of bioprocess equipment and facility design, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes and drive con...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by enhancing manufacturing processes while ensuring quality and safety. Drive continuous improvement in production efficiency and lead training initiatives to empower team members at...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative embedded software solutions, ensuring high-quality design and timely delivery for transportation-related applications. Collaborate across functions to achieve...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform critical semiconductor processes by leading multi-functional teams, enhancing tool utilization, and driving new product rollouts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Collaborate with engine...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower operational excellence by leading building systems maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and enhancing tenant comfort through hands-on technical expertise in high-rise enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$98K - $176K *

Empower cutting-edge semiconductor design by developing robust DRC, LVS, and PEX solutions. Collaborate on automation and AI-driven methodologies to enhance design quality and flow efficiency while op...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $146K *

Elevate semiconductor PDK development by designing robust DRC, LVS, and PEX solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize physical verification workflows while leveraging AI/ML techno...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $146K *

Optimize physical verification and extraction processes by developing DRC, LVS, and PEX rule decks. Collaborate across teams to enhance semiconductor design quality and efficiency using automation and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $176K *

Support the development and validation of semiconductor PDK components, focusing on DRC, LVS, and PEX rule creation to enhance design efficiency while applying AI/ML techniques for automation and cont...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $154K *

Contribute to the advancement of semiconductor technology by developing critical physical verification and extraction solutions, enhancing automation and AI methodologies for PDKs while ensuring first...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $154K *

Transform semiconductor verification processes by developing automation and AI-driven methodologies. Lead DRC, LVS, and PEX rule creation for high-quality PDKs, ensuring seamless design integration wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $117K *

Transform complex structural designs for superconducting MRI systems. Collaborate across disciplines to solve engineering challenges, ensuring robust product development and industrialization while le...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $171K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the development of advanced bonding and debonding processes, ensuring high-quality product delivery for diverse foundry clients while driving innovation and collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment. Collaborate with design teams and suppliers to innovate and improve production methods for cutting-edge cooling solutions in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $102K *

Transform processes and lead a team to enhance quality, productivity, and safety in medical device manufacturing. Drive improvements through effective project management and compliance with regulatory...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize factory performance through advanced analytics, strategic planning, and mentoring. Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency and influence key operationa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $221K *

Champion innovation by developing cutting-edge simulation algorithms for robotics, focusing on many-body dynamics and finite element analysis, while validating performance on real-world hardware appli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Empower the design and enhancement of custom machinery using SolidWorks, collaborating on innovative projects while enjoying flexible hours and career growth opportunities in a dynamic engineering env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation in high-speed connector design, leading projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions for data storage and telecommuni...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.