Top Process Engineer Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Designs process-mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including equipment, piping, pumping, hydraulics, aeration, and pipe supports. Develops calculations, specifications, drawings, and BIM models; coordinates interdisciplinary design teams; reviews construction submittals; responds to contractor inquiries; and performs site observations. The role also supports construction phases, manages design tasks, and may mentor less experienced staff.

Leads process development and design transfer for catheter devices from early-stage configurations to commercial manufacturing. Responsibilities include DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, catheter and electrical assembly process optimization, validation, FMEAs, SPC, measurement studies, supplier qualification, sterilization compatibility, lean improvements, ECOs, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Mentors junior staff and supports production readiness in a regulated medical-device environment.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

Develops, tests, deploys, and supports attended and unattended UiPath RPA automations. Works with stakeholders to analyze processes, gather requirements, identify automation opportunities, and translate needs into technical solutions. Builds database and API integrations using SQL and programming languages, applies web technologies for browser automation, and maintains documentation. Troubleshoots automations, supports Agile and Waterfall development, participates in testing and project planning, and provides operational status updates.

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes from NPI through high-volume production. Responsibilities include process development, line layouts, tooling, labor modeling, time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, OEE improvement, Lean initiatives, troubleshooting, capital-equipment business cases, cross-functional project leadership, and mentoring junior staff.

The Senior Process Engineer will translate engineering workflows into product requirements, validate deliverables, and define checks to automate preconstruction processes while collaborating closely with various engineering disciplines.

Lead controls and instrumentation engineering for novel mineral refining facilities from concept through commissioning, ramp, and handover. Manage equipment providers, licensors, engineering firms, and cross-functional technical teams. Oversee instrument, valve, analyzer, network, and control-system selection and installation; support industrial machine-learning optimization and workflow automation. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to medium-to-large capital project execution, plant-network security, and development of the internal engineering team.

Lead development and implementation of SOPs, KPIs, and statistical monitoring for beverage can and end manufacturing. Drive process improvement, material qualifications, consumable reduction, training, and Lean/Six Sigma projects across plants.

Develop, optimize, and support CNC programs and machining processes for precision glass aerospace components. Responsibilities include programming 3- and 5-axis milling, interpreting drawings and GD&T, selecting tooling and machining parameters, validating toolpaths through simulation, preparing documentation, troubleshooting setups, improving efficiency and quality, maintaining CAD/CAM standards, and collaborating with engineering, production, and quality teams on design and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Senior Process Engineer will enhance solid-state battery R&D processes, manage project equipment, optimize performance metrics, and promote continuous improvements while collaborating cross-functionally.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will design and optimize production processes for robotic systems, establish workflows, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing efficiency and scalability.

Own process engineering for chocolate and confectionery innovation projects from technical brief through factory implementation. Translate recipes into process flows, equipment requirements, operating parameters, trial plans, and scale-up strategies. Lead factory trials, validation, commissioning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, process optimization, commercialization, shelf-life support, and technical documentation while collaborating with R&D, Culinary, Quality, Operations, Engineering, suppliers, and co-manufacturers.

Lead development, optimization, and scale-up of slurry-based electrode manufacturing (mixing, coating, drying, calendering). Define process specs and QA/QC, drive pilot-to-production scale-up, engage vendors, mentor engineers, and deliver technical recommendations to senior leadership while supporting safety and cross-functional alignment.

Execute micro- and nanofabrication process flows in the Berkeley Nanolab cleanroom, operate photolithography, deposition, etch, and metrology tools, support process development and yield improvement, maintain fabrication documentation, troubleshoot tool/process issues, coordinate with lab staff, and follow cleanroom and chemical safety protocols. Early-career hires will grow into process ownership and learn yield and failure analysis.

Lead mechanical process design for water and wastewater projects: develop basis of design, equipment sizing/selection, construction documents, specifications, hydraulic analyses, cost estimates, discipline coordination, project management, business development, mentoring, and quality control.

Drive new product introduction for GaN laser products by translating designs into manufacturable processes, optimizing process flows and controls, improving yield and uniformity, analyzing device performance with microscopy and statistical tools, documenting developments, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and reducing production costs. Collaborate with R&D, reliability, and failure-analysis teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver continuous process improvements.

Lead development, characterization, qualification and transfer of high-volume optoelectronic assembly processes. Design and run DOE, perform FMEA/RCCA, specify/procure equipment, design tooling, document processes, train technicians, and ensure successful manufacturing transfer and equipment maintenance.

Plan, develop, and execute process engineering tasks for federal industrial and manufacturing projects. Create PFDs/P&IDs, perform mass/energy balances and equipment sizing, support PHAs/HAZOPs, prepare specifications, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, assist construction/commissioning/startup, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety, compliance, and process optimization.

Design, implement, and document process control and instrumentation systems for production-scale materials equipment. Develop control strategies, P&IDs, cause-and-effect matrices, SIL/IPL verification, alarms, and HMIs. Participate in HAZOPs and safety reviews, source instrumentation and vendors, assist with hardware and code commissioning, and gather end-user feedback to refine controls and share best practices.

Drive analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. Manage plant CAPEX projects from specification through commissioning. Support maintenance planning, supplier and HSE collaboration, equipment validation, troubleshooting, KPI analysis, corrective actions, and Quality Management System improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

The Process Safety Engineer will conduct consequence modeling, risk assessments, and support process safety services while interacting with clients.

Lead automation projects across design, engineering, implementation, commissioning and lifecycle support. Serve as technical authority for control systems (DCS), provide cybersecurity and operational support, collaborate with sites and vendors, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and travel for commissioning as needed.

The Senior NPI Process Development Engineer will design and prototype manufacturing processes, oversee documentation, and enhance medical device production for a startup.

Develop, characterize, qualify, and transfer assembly manufacturing processes to production. Design and run DOE, perform FMEA and root-cause analysis, design tooling/fixtures, document processes, train technicians, and oversee equipment procurement, calibration, and maintenance for high-volume optoelectronic assembly.

Design, build, and maintain scalable automated workflows and integrations using platforms like n8n, Zapier, Make, or Workato. Integrate systems via APIs/webhooks, troubleshoot workflow issues, monitor performance, document processes, and support data synchronization across CRMs and business tools while collaborating with cross-functional teams.