Process Engineer Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in California

A Process Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing industrial processes. They often work in areas such as factories, plants, or industrial sites, where they help create new system processes, improve existing ones, and reduce costs by finding ways to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy, and other resources. They also analyze data to identify trends, make process design decisions, and solve production issues. Process Engineers often collaborate with other professionals, such as production managers and quality engineers, to ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and efficiency standards.

Essential skills for a Process Engineer include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent mathematical and statistical knowledge, a good understanding of engineering and industrial principles, and proficiency in using process simulation software. They should also have solid project management abilities, great communication and teamwork skills, and the capacity to work under pressure. Relevant certifications, such as a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or a Lean Six Sigma certification, can be beneficial. Before becoming a Process Engineer, a person might have roles such as Process Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, or Quality Control Engineer.

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Process Engineer Intern

  • Lyten
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree, or advanced degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering...

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Process Development Engineer

  • Katalyst Healthcares and Lifesciences
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

Lead Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (pFMEA) activities and implement effective risk mitigation plans throughout product lifecycle development....

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Principal Process Development Engineer

  • 101 Bloom Energy
  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking a highly skilled Equipment Process Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of proprietary equipment critical to our company's success....

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Principal Process Development Engineer

  • Bloom Energy
  • Fremont, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 12 days ago

We are seeking a highly skilled Equipment Process Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and delivery of proprietary equipment critical to our company's success....

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Sr. Equipment and Process Development Engineer

  • Apple Inc.
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 14 days ago

Bachelor's degree in optics, opto-mechanics, mechatronics, robotics, or mechanical engineering, with minimum of 10 years of direct experience in process and equipment development for optical products...

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Process Development Engineer

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA
  • 15 days ago

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, and various problem solving approaches Knowledge of Statistical Analysis Tools such as Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control...

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Principal Process Development Engineer

  • Imperative Care
  • Campbell, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Campbell, CA
  • 24 days ago

Job Title: Principal Process Development Engineer Location: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is full time. Why Imperative Care? Do you want to make a real...

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Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • Trexon
  • CA
  • 28 days ago
  • CA
  • 28 days ago

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical or mechanical engineering, with specific experience in cable harness design and manufacturing processes....

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Process Design Engineer

  • Sensata Technologies
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 30+ days ago

They are responsible for providing the overall process design and suggesting measures to improve product design for manufacturability....

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Process Engineer Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

  • Keysight Technologies, Inc.
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 45+ days ago

We are seeking an industry professional with proven expertise in three or more of the following areas: Design for manufacturing of electromechanical assemblies Statistical process control (SPC), design...

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2.5D/3D Process Development Engineer

  • Marvell
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 45+ days ago

You will be responsible for managing and driving the assembly process technology development in close collaboration with foundries and OSATs to ensure design for manufacturing, reliability, and cost...

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Senior Process Design Engineer

  • Arcadis Global
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications & experience: Required Qualifications B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and 10 years of relevant experience in process mechanical engineering for water and wastewater...

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Process Development Engineer

  • Solidigm
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Company Description Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in...

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Sr Process Development Engineer

  • Imperative Care
  • Campbell, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Campbell, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Title: Sr Process Development Engineer Location : This position is full time and on-site in Campbell, CA Why Imperative Care? Do you want to make a real impact on patients? Imperative Care is...

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Sr Process Development Engineer

  • Abbott
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Leads manufacturing engineering projects of high complexity, including CIPs, CAPA, Validations. May have delegation authority for area manager....

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
34.4%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.8%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Process Engineers in California
2-4 years
23.6%
10+ years
18.1%
Less than 1 year
17.7%
1-2 years
16.4%
None
9.4%
8-10 years
6.1%
6-8 years
4.7%
4-6 years
4.0%



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