Process Development Engineer Jobs

Process Development Engineer jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, chemicals, and medical devices, from entry-level to senior and staff, with specializations in scale-up, formulation development, and manufacturing process optimization. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles104+
Top stateCalifornia
Top cityBoise, ID
Work type88% On-site
Top industryElectronics

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Micron Technology
R&D Thin Films Process Development Engineer
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R&D Thin Films Process Development Engineer
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Micron Technology
Principal/MTS Wet Process Development Engineer
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Principal/MTS Wet Process Development Engineer
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Eli Lilly
Director, Process Development Engineer, RNA/LNP
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Director, Process Development Engineer, RNA/LNP
Eli Lilly
Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Laboratory Research
Engineering (Non-Software)
Biomedical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
$152k - $222k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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MACOM Technology Solutions
Assembly Process Development Engineer
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Assembly Process Development Engineer
MACOM Technology Solutions
Morgan Hill, California
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
$117k - $171k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Graver Technologies
Chemist/Applications & Process Development Engineer
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Graver Technologies
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Chemist/Applications & Process Development Engineer
Graver Technologies
Glasgow, Delaware
Laboratory Research
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Process Development Engineer Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)
    Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton)8
  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell7
  • Micron Technology
    Micron Technology7
  • ExxonMobil
    ExxonMobil5
  • Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
    Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware33
  • Consulting & Professional Services18
  • Manufacturing12
  • Medical Devices11
  • Technology & Software9

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in process development engineer jobs.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with process scale-up from laboratory to pilot or production scale
  • Proficiency in Design of Experiments and statistical analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab
  • Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, or ISO standards depending on the industry
  • Experience writing and executing process development protocols, reports, and validation documents
  • Knowledge of analytical characterization techniques relevant to the product or material being developed

Tips for Your Process Development Engineer Job Search

Quantify scale-up outcomes on your resume

Employers want to see that you moved a process from lab to pilot to production successfully. Call out yield improvements, cycle time reductions, or cost savings you drove at each stage. Vague claims about 'supporting scale-up' won't stand out.

List your DOE and statistical tools explicitly

Design of Experiments, Minitab, JMP, and Six Sigma credentials belong in a dedicated skills section, not buried in job bullets. Hiring managers in process development filter by these tools early, so surface them where they're easy to find.

Target openings by regulatory environment

A process development role at a pharma or biotech company requires GMP familiarity, while semiconductor or chemical roles emphasize safety and yield metrics instead. Matching your application language to the regulatory context of each posting significantly sharpens your fit.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists process development engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a technical problem-solving narrative

Most process development interviews include a case study or walkthrough of a past failure. Prepare a concise story about a process that didn't perform as expected, what root cause analysis you ran, and how you fixed it. Be specific about the methodology.

Negotiate scope, not just compensation

In process development, the scale of what you own matters for your career trajectory. When an offer comes, clarify whether you'll own full technology transfer or only discrete tasks. Roles with broader ownership accelerate your path to senior or staff levels faster.

Process Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most process development engineers?

The companies hiring the most process development engineers right now include Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton), Burns & McDonnell, and Micron Technology, with the largest share of openings in California, Idaho, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in pharma, biotech, and semiconductor manufacturing.

How many process development engineer jobs are remote?

About 12% of process development engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most process development work. Roles focused on data analysis, documentation, and technology transfer coordination are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility compared to bench-heavy positions.

How do you become a process development engineer?

Start with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, materials science, biochemistry, or a closely related field. Build hands-on lab experience through internships or co-ops that involve process characterization or scale-up work. Develop fluency in statistical tools like JMP or Minitab and learn the regulatory requirements of the industry you want to enter, whether pharma, semiconductor, or chemicals.

Can you get a process development engineer job with limited experience?

Yes, entry-level process development engineer roles exist, but employers expect you to demonstrate practical lab skills even without full-time experience. Co-op projects, thesis research involving process optimization, or internships where you ran experiments and analyzed data are strong substitutes. Emphasize your familiarity with DOE methodology and any scale-up work you contributed to, even at a small scale.

What does the process development engineer interview process look like?

Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on background and industry fit, followed by a technical phone interview covering process fundamentals and your approach to troubleshooting. A final round typically includes a panel interview with engineers and cross-functional partners, often featuring a case study or a walkthrough of a past project where you'll be asked to explain your experimental design decisions and how you handled unexpected results.

Where can I find and apply to process development engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to process development engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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