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How much do process control quality engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for process control quality engineering in the United States is $98,759.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Process Control Quality Engineering vs Process Development Engineering?

AspectProcess Control Quality EngineeringProcess Development Engineering
Primary FocusMonitoring and controlling manufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiencyDesigning and developing new manufacturing processes and products
CertificationsSix Sigma, ISO, Quality Management certificationsProcess engineering or chemical engineering degrees, sometimes Six Sigma
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, quality labsR&D labs, pilot plants, manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageManufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicalsPharmaceuticals, chemicals, consumer goods

Process Control Quality Engineering focuses on maintaining and improving existing manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, while Process Development Engineering is centered on creating and optimizing new processes. Both roles require technical expertise and often share certifications like Six Sigma, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

What does a process control quality engineer do?

A process control quality engineer develops and implements systems to monitor and control manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and efficiency. They analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and optimize processes using tools like statistical analysis and control charts, often working with automation and quality standards such as Six Sigma or ISO. Their role involves continuous improvement to meet quality specifications and reduce variability.

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Infographic showing various Process Control Quality Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,759 per year, or $47.5 per hour.

Process Control Engineer

Granite City, IL • On-site

United States Steel Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$85K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain software and hardware of process control systems in all areas of the plant.

  • Support and troubleshoot Level 1 control systems, including PLC programming and interfacing with Supervisory Control Level 2 Systems, SCADA, and HMIs.

  • Design system specifications, recommend and implement electrical control and automation upgrades, and support production systems to ensure operational efficiency.


United States Steel rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


U. S. Steel has immediate openings for Process Control Engineers within its Process Control Systems group located in Granite City, IL. This high-profile role combines the challenges of project management and information architecture working within a highly skilled team.
The successful candidate:
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining Software and Hardware of Process Control systems in all areas of the plant.
  • Plant Process Control systems routinely consist of Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers communicating to real-time applications, models and databases hosted on Open VMS and Windows Servers.
  • Work is done in accordance with Safety and Quality Standard Operating Procedures of U. S. Steel. Due to the nature of our business, our facilities operate 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year. Therefore, this position may require work on weekends and/or holidays.
  • Must be knowledgeable of Level 1 Control Systems for processing lines.
  • Experience in the design, engineering, installation and testing of Level 1 control systems Must possess excellent troubleshooting skills, for complex Level 1 systems problems.
  • Must be capable of PLC programming. Understand of the interfaces and operations of Supervisory Control Level 2 Systems. Understanding of SCADA system and HMI's Ability to read P&ID and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities to include:
  • Detail design of system specification including hardware and software requirements
  • Recommend, specify, engineer and implement electrical control and automation upgrades to improve product quality, increase yield, and decrease downtime
  • Coding, testing, commissioning, tuning, and implementing applications / systems and providing user training
  • Supporting the critical production systems in a timely fashion; troubleshooting problems, maximize operating efficiencies with minimal interruption, and working with Operations to assist with complex problems
  • Attend operator and quality improvement meetings, as it relates to assigned area Monitor operation of the line and level 1 control systems, to identify potential problems and resolve them, before impacting production or quality.
  • Provide downturn and start-up support
  • Provide emergency service
  • Ensure compliance to plant and corporate initiatives
Requirements:
  • 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience in Computer or Electrical field
  • Minimum of 1 year work experience in manufacturing environment

Base salary range $85,000 - $100,000. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.
Company Overview
Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23, '24
  • Disability: IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23, '24
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21, '22, '23-24, '25
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023, '24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel's success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company's success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)
Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

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