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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$67K - $173K *

Lead the charge in optimizing small molecule API manufacturing processes. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring robust technical support, equipment qualification, and continuous im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing design teams, optimizing processes, and collaborating with manufacturing partners to innovate and resolve complex design challenges for project su...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's optimizing GPU kernels to enhance training and inference workloads. You'll bridge the gap between functionality and performance, collaborating closely with research teams to drive i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Join a collaborative team to own and elevate the web presence through design and interactive experiences, ensuring brand consistency and performance while utilizing modern frameworks and technologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in medical diagnostics by leading the development of AI-enabled tools and automated solutions. Influence technology strategy and collaborate with cross-functional...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Reimagine chip design verification by collaborating across disciplines to ensure functional products reach millions swiftly. Your expertise in C tests and power analysis will be pivotal in driving inn...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of silicon by developing robust verification methodologies and environments. Ensure first silicon quality through comprehensive test plans, debug processes, and innovative solutio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in ensuring bug-free first silicon through comprehensive pre-silicon verification, developing methodologies, test plans, and environments for IP designs, while leveraging advanced tech...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Transform the verification landscape by ensuring bug-free first silicon for IP designs. Lead all phases of pre-silicon verification, develop methodologies, and create robust test environments to drive...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading pre-silicon verification efforts for IP designs, ensuring bug-free first silicon through robust methodologies, test plans, and environments. Collaborate on all phases from...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive the verification of wireless SoCs by designing C tests and collaborating across disciplines, ensuring functional products reach millions swiftly. Your expertise will be pivotal in power analysis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $140K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing advanced tooling for aerospace manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient production of large-scale space structures, bridging engi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Design and implement innovative tooling solutions for large-scale aerospace structures, ensuring efficient and safe manufacturing processes. Collaborate with engineering and production teams to bring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $143K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions by managing capital projects, enhancing system designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive productivity and cost savings in a dynamic manuf...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $230K *

Transform the software development lifecycle by automating CI/CD pipelines and optimizing cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance developer tooling, ensuring security and efficiency in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and deployment of advanced control systems and automation solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability in critical manufacturing processes wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a team of engineers to enhance Cell Assembly manufacturing processes, ensuring stability, performance, and yield improvement while fostering a culture of contin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $185K *

Elevate progress at a dynamic data center by optimizing network performance, ensuring redundancy, and collaborating with teams to troubleshoot and enhance infrastructure. Bring your expertise in routi...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving automation solutions in semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and enhance equipment communications, utilizing AI tools and Py...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $236K *

Engineer secure, high-performance embedded firmware solutions for enterprise systems. Lead integration across hardware generations, driving Agile practices and enhancing code quality while ensuring co...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $236K *

Shape the future of embedded firmware by designing secure, high-performance solutions. Lead integration across hardware generations while enhancing code quality and system reliability through Agile pr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $160K *

Manage and enhance R&D lab equipment for solid-state battery development, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements in a fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $155K *

Drive innovative mechanical process designs for complex research facilities. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring project success from concept to execution while maintaining high standards in a dyna...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $155K *

Innovate and lead multidisciplinary teams to design complex mechanical systems for advanced research facilities, ensuring project success through effective management of scope, budget, and schedule wh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing complex mechanical process systems for cutting-edge research facilities, ensuring high-quality solutions and client satisfaction while collaborating with mult...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.