Process Engineer Jobs in Acton, MA

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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Engineer: Process Improvement Engineer

  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 1 hour ago

Nanobiosym is on the cusp of rewriting the rules of personalized medicine, novel technologies, and healthcare delivery. Founded by a renowned MIT and Harvard trained Physician and Physicist,...

Specialist, Associate Operations Process Engineer, Cell Therapy in Devens, MA

  • Devens, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Devens, MA (9 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

The process engineer works to identify and drive continuous improvements to the manufacturing process....

Supplier Quality Engineer - Interconnect Commodity - Remote

  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 2 days ago

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter...

Process Engineer IV

  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Process Engineer IV role is expected to Provide technical leadership in area of responsibility....

Quality Engineer, Robotics Manufacturing and Technical Operations

  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Westborough, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development...

Sr Process Engineer

  • Danvers, MA (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 7 days ago

and manufacturing teams with DRM principles Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements Pay Details: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance...

Process Engineer II

  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Process Engineer II Responsibilities: Expertise in tablet, ointment, and liquid dosage product forms used in pharma manufacturing....

Process Engineer III

  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Process Engineer III Location : Framingham, MA About the Job We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail...

Process Engineer

  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Process Engineer Position: Process Engineer II LOCATION: Framingham, MA. - "HYBRID" DURATION: TWO Years Interview: 2 MS Teams *** Candidates MUST have's; - Expertise in tablet, ointment, and liquid...

Process Engineer II

  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Akkodis is seeking a Process Engineer II for a Contract job with a client in Framingham, MA(Hybrid)....

Microwave Process Engineer - Weekend Shift

  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Team members (you) will have manufacturing engineering local leadership within one of our microelectronics manufacturing cells....

Sr Process Engineer

  • Danvers, MA (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Danvers, MA (24 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 11 days ago

Voyager Senior Process Engineer Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day....

Process Engineer - Water/Wastewater

  • Burlington, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Burlington, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 12 days ago

Intermittently, investigates and advises on unusual and difficult problems encountered in the process engineering practice....

Process Engineer

  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 13 days ago

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our team....

Electro-Optics Process Engineer

  • Wilmington, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wilmington, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 15 days ago

and manufacturing Physical Requirements: Must be able to work for extended durations in a clean room environment....

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in Acton, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in Acton, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
34.6%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.9%
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 Acton, MA
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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