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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$140K - $165K *

Lead and manage the transfer and qualification of advanced semiconductor products while ensuring yield, quality, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Empower progress at the forefront of semiconductor technology by managing process transfers and product qualifications with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional yield and reliability standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Champion the design and integration of advanced analog IPs for High Bandwidth Memory products, driving technical leadership and ensuring high-performance analog subsystems for industry-leading bandwid...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Join our dynamic team as a Junior Process Engineer, supporting local and remote project teams. You'll develop essential engineering deliverables, collaborate with multi-discipline teams, and ensure qu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of process engineering by supporting diverse projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative solutions in t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $138K *

Lead innovative design initiatives for off-road vehicles, guiding cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and market success while ensuring alignment with engineering standards and custo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $136K *

Accelerate progress at developing innovative biomaterials and coatings to enhance bone graft solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, test, and optimize products for improved pa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in packaging by linking material properties to performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to test and analyze materials, ensuring optimal design and sustainability in packag...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing mechanical systems for biorefinery operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure innovative technologies transition from concept to reliab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $117K *

Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement solutions, train operators, and drive improvements, ensuring c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$122K - $155K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in Manufacturing Science and Technology, focusing on GMP manufacturing readiness and tech transfer. Collaborate across teams to ensure successful project execution...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $109K *

Elevate your career by managing mechanical engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring efficient and safe execution of capital projects in manufacturing environments, while providing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Join us to lead innovative engineering projects in automotive fasteners, driving design excellence and collaboration with customers and suppliers. Your expertise will enhance product performance and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in automotive fasteners. Lead engineering projects, collaborate with customers, and develop high-performance solutions that exceed industry standards while ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $270K *

Transform product development in the semiconductor industry by leading innovative engineering projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and solving complex customer challenges in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $270K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive innovative product development in the semiconductor industry. Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and enhance product qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Take ownership of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve production challenges, implement improvements, and ensure accurate documen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $133K *

Drive innovative tooling solutions as a Manufacturing Engineer, collaborating with design and production teams to enhance efficiency and quality in manufacturing processes. Join a dynamic team focused...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $105K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by developing high-quality automation solutions that enhance efficiency and quality across the value stream, while collaborating with cross-discipline teams to meet c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $201K *

Drive the design and development of software models for SSDs, leveraging data analysis and engineering expertise to provide insights that meet enterprise customer needs and enhance productization effo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $249K *

Engineer advanced thermal and thermo-mechanical technologies for semiconductor packaging, driving innovation across AI, networking, and photonics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine manufacturing operations by driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze processes, implement data-dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in advancing materials technology for medical applications, overseeing NPI, NPD, and R&D projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure successful pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's architecting and scaling engineering project management platforms. Drive the deployment of CI/CD pipelines and tooling to enhance the rapid delivery of secure products while establi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Engineer innovative electronic solutions that enhance product performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test electronic circuits and systems, ensurin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.