Process Engineering Manager Jobs in California
Process Engineering Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with steady demand concentrated in semiconductor fabrication, biotechnology, food and beverage production, and aerospace manufacturing at levels from lead engineer through senior director. The Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego account for the largest share of openings, where employers such as Intel, Genentech, and Northrop Grumman maintain deep process engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties include continuous improvement, lean Six Sigma implementation, and process validation for regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
This internship is a minimum of 3 months but can be extended up to a year depending on the project and candidates availability
Responsibilities:
As a Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Process Engineering Intern within the Keysight Labs/High Frequency Technology Center, you will contribute to the development and optimization of next-generation heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging technologies. Working alongside process and manufacturing engineers, you will support the development, characterization, and continuous improvement of semiconductor assembly processes used to manufacture advanced System-in-Package (SiP) products and interposer technologies.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the planning, execution, and documentation of engineering experiments to evaluate process, material, and equipment performance.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret process, metrology, and electrical test data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Work directly with advanced semiconductor assembly equipment, including thermocompression bonding (TCB), pick-and-place, inspection, and supporting process tools.
- Support process development activities focused on improving assembly cycle time, throughput, yield, and process robustness.
- Execute hands-on equipment experiments, collect process data, and partner with engineers to identify and implement process improvements.
- Assist in failure analysis, defect characterization, and troubleshooting of assembly-related process issues.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including experiment plans, procedures, reports, and presentations.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and project stakeholders.
- Follow established safety, quality, and cleanroom operating procedures while working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
This internship is highly hands-on and provides extensive opportunities to work directly with manufacturing equipment, engineering experiments, process characterization, and data analysis in a fast-paced R&D environment. Successful candidates are naturally curious, eager to learn, comfortable working in a laboratory or manufacturing setting, and willing to ask questions to accelerate their understanding and impact.
- Graduate student pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
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Academic or research experience in semiconductor processing, materials characterization, microfabrication, device fabrication, advanced packaging, manufacturing engineering, or related areas.
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, materials, and device fundamentals. -
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. - Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project objectives in a fast-paced R&D environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, research, or engineering project experience.
- Strong curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to asking questions and seeking feedback.
- Hands-on laboratory or research experience with semiconductor fabrication processes such as lithography, deposition, etch, electroplating, CMP, metrology, defect inspection, advanced packaging, or semiconductor assembly technologies.
- Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), process characterization, or data analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
- Experience with manufacturing equipment, automation, robotics, precision motion systems, or machine vision systems.
- Experience presenting technical results through reports, publications, conference presentations, or research reviews.
- Experience working in cleanroom, laboratory, or manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to advanced packaging, flip-chip assembly, thermocompression bonding, or electronic packaging technologies is highly desirable.
Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2027. Applicants who have graduated before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are entering/applying to a MS or PHD program after graduating.
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.
Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.
This internship is a minimum of 3 months but can be extended up to a year depending on the project and candidates availability
Responsibilities:
As a Semiconductor Advanced Packaging Process Engineering Intern within the Keysight Labs/High Frequency Technology Center, you will contribute to the development and optimization of next-generation heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging technologies. Working alongside process and manufacturing engineers, you will support the development, characterization, and continuous improvement of semiconductor assembly processes used to manufacture advanced System-in-Package (SiP) products and interposer technologies.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Assist with the planning, execution, and documentation of engineering experiments to evaluate process, material, and equipment performance.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret process, metrology, and electrical test data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Work directly with advanced semiconductor assembly equipment, including thermocompression bonding (TCB), pick-and-place, inspection, and supporting process tools.
- Support process development activities focused on improving assembly cycle time, throughput, yield, and process robustness.
- Execute hands-on equipment experiments, collect process data, and partner with engineers to identify and implement process improvements.
- Assist in failure analysis, defect characterization, and troubleshooting of assembly-related process issues.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including experiment plans, procedures, reports, and presentations.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and project stakeholders.
- Follow established safety, quality, and cleanroom operating procedures while working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
This internship is highly hands-on and provides extensive opportunities to work directly with manufacturing equipment, engineering experiments, process characterization, and data analysis in a fast-paced R&D environment. Successful candidates are naturally curious, eager to learn, comfortable working in a laboratory or manufacturing setting, and willing to ask questions to accelerate their understanding and impact.
- Graduate student pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
-
Academic or research experience in semiconductor processing, materials characterization, microfabrication, device fabrication, advanced packaging, manufacturing engineering, or related areas.
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, materials, and device fundamentals. -
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. - Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project objectives in a fast-paced R&D environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, research, or engineering project experience.
- Strong curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to asking questions and seeking feedback.
- Hands-on laboratory or research experience with semiconductor fabrication processes such as lithography, deposition, etch, electroplating, CMP, metrology, defect inspection, advanced packaging, or semiconductor assembly technologies.
- Experience with statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), process characterization, or data analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB, Python, or equivalent.
- Experience with manufacturing equipment, automation, robotics, precision motion systems, or machine vision systems.
- Experience presenting technical results through reports, publications, conference presentations, or research reviews.
- Experience working in cleanroom, laboratory, or manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to advanced packaging, flip-chip assembly, thermocompression bonding, or electronic packaging technologies is highly desirable.
Candidates who wish to be considered must be enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2027. Applicants who have graduated before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are entering/applying to a MS or PHD program after graduating.
This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual, having authorization from the U.S. government for export-controlled items under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Based on experience, education and skills, most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed above.
Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.
Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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Process Engineering Manager Job Market in California
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process engineering manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering required by most California employers
- Minimum five years of process engineering experience with at least two in a supervisory role
- Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies, with certification preferred
- Experience with regulated California industries such as biotech, semiconductor, or food production
- Proficiency with process simulation software and statistical analysis tools used in California facilities
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills for working with California operations, quality, and regulatory teams
Process Engineering Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a process engineering manager in California?
The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, followed by several years as a process engineer before moving into management. California does not require a state-issued license specifically for this management role, though a Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists strengthens candidacy in regulated industries. Employers in biotech and semiconductor manufacturing often expect familiarity with California-specific regulatory frameworks such as FDA validation standards or Cal-OSHA requirements.
Which companies hire process engineering managers in California?
Employers hiring process engineering managers in California right now include Keysight Technologies, Tesla, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's dense concentration of biotech firms in the Bay Area, defense contractors in Southern California, and food manufacturers in the Central Valley means hiring activity is distributed across multiple sectors and company sizes.
Which California cities have the most process engineering manager jobs?
Santa Rosa, Fremont, and San Francisco have the most process engineering manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of semiconductor and biotechnology companies, Los Angeles draws from aerospace and consumer goods manufacturing, and San Diego is driven by a large cluster of life sciences and defense firms that maintain substantial process engineering teams.
Are there remote process engineering manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Process engineering manager roles are fundamentally hands-on, requiring direct oversight of production lines, equipment, and plant personnel, which limits remote work significantly. About 36% of process engineering manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to involve corporate process excellence or continuous improvement functions rather than direct manufacturing floor management.
How can I get hired as a process engineering manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a process engineering manager role from a senior individual-contributor position, typically as a process engineer or manufacturing engineer with strong project ownership. California employers in biotech such as Genentech and large semiconductor manufacturers like Intel run rotational engineering programs and internal leadership pipelines that develop individual contributors into managers. Pursuing a lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt credential is a practical differentiator, as California's regulated industries treat it as a proxy for management readiness.
Where can I find and apply to process engineering manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to process engineering manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries including biotech, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, and food production. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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