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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$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring the reliability of advanced optical transmission systems through innovative verification practices and automation technique...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform testing processes by designing comprehensive plans, validating optical systems, and implementing automation scripts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality communicat...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and execute comprehensive test plans for advanced optical transmission systems, ensuring high performance and reliability t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $149K *

Optimize SoC debugging processes by leveraging your expertise to enhance product reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and drive innovative sol...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $149K *

Shape the future of technology by performing complex SoC debug tasks, ensuring reliability and performance across systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance product readiness and drive innovat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $149K *

Unlock your potential as a SoC Debug Engineer, driving reliability and performance in cutting-edge products. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance debug processes and ensure product readiness, mak...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$105K - $149K *

Join a team that's pivotal in enhancing product reliability and performance through advanced SoC debugging. Leverage your expertise to isolate failures and optimize processes, driving innovation in cu...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $176K *

Transform business processes by leading AI and automation initiatives. Collaborate across functions to identify challenges, design solutions, and enhance efficiency. Drive adoption of innovative techn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance wafer fabrication processes, solve complex issues, and drive yield improvements in a cutting-edge semiconductor environment. Collaborate with experts to optimize operati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $120K *

Advance your career as a process engineer, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance wafer fabrication processes, solve complex issues, and drive yield improvements in a dynamic manufacturing envir...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $120K *

Analyze and enhance wafer fabrication processes while collaborating with a skilled team. Drive yield improvements, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement solutions to maintain world-class standard...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$119K - $234K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative product development and manufacturing excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design, enhance manufacturability, and ensure product qualit...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $152K *

Transform manufacturing processes by developing efficient methods and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product design and production readiness, driving co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by developing engineering specifications for oil and gas projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting procurem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $217K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of mechatronics innovation, collaborating with diverse teams to design and refine advanced electromechanical systems and robotics solutions, transforming ideas int...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead product development initiatives by coordinating strategic planning, logistics, and new programs. Collaborate with senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance with DoD policies and maintaining e...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $171K *

Lead the development and optimization of advanced plasma etch processes for semiconductor applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive performance and resolve technical challenges...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring accuracy and efficiency while managing resources and timelines effectively...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions by managing equipment design and project execution, ensuring quality and accuracy from start to finish. Collaborate effectively with teams and customers to meet project o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of innovative medical devices, transforming concepts into market-ready solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$69K - $95K *

Innovate in a dynamic role driving the deployment and stability of advanced manufacturing equipment. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced production environment, e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions for optimizing rare earth element processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data architecture and analytical methods, driving advancements in research...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $141K *

Drive innovation and excellence in new product development by collaborating with engineering and operations to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance ergonomics, and ensure quality throughout produ...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $141K *

Empower your career by driving innovative manufacturing solutions in NPI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development, ergonomics, and processes, ensuring quality and effici...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize manufacturing efficiency by leading equipment development initiatives. Drive solutions from conceptual design to implementation, enhancing quality, safety, and productivity across global oper...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.