Process Development Engineer
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
At a Glance
Process Development Engineer. Top skills: Process Development, Manufacturing Processes, Project Management.
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Chemical Engineers
Median Wage
$121,860/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Process Development
Manufacturing Processes
Project Management
Process Engineering
Biochemistry
Experimentation
New Product Development
Mechanical Design
Laboratory Experience
Medical Device Assembly
Failure Analysis
Protein Biochemistry
Injection Molding
Process Flow Diagrams
Cross-Flow Filtration
Tooling
Tooling Design
Laser Cutting
Polymer Chemistry
Data Acquisition
Elementary Algebra
Common Skills (9)
Presentations
Communication
Detail Oriented
Verbal Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Management
Analytical Skills
Operations
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