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Nokia

Process Development Engineer

Allentown, PA · On-site

The person should have hands-on experience with process development and be well versed in ... Train technicians and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling * Develop all ...

Nokia

Process Development Engineer

Allentown, PA · On-site

Train technicians and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling * Develop all ... Proven experience in design and process development functions * Highly motivated, team player adept ...

Teledyne

Process Development Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90K - $121K/yr

Candidate will process and/or direct technicians to process early production wafer lots. Candidate will characterize wafers and devices using SEM and or FIB/SEM. As part of process development, hands ...

Teledyne FLIR LLC

Process Development Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90K - $121K/yr

Candidate will process and/or direct technicians to process early production wafer lots. Candidate will characterize wafers and devices using SEM and or FIB/SEM. As part of process development, hands ...

Teleflex

Process Development Engineer

Trenton, GA

... technicians, supervisors, and support functions to troubleshoot and implement process improvements and development activity in real time. Experience designing, executing, and interpreting development ...

TE Connectivity

R&D/PRODUCT DVL TECHNICIAN III

Fremont, CA · On-site

$71K - $106K/yr

The Process Technician will support the development of processes (Compounding, extrusion, beaming, expansion) for new materials to be used on future Aerospace products. This position requires access ...

SpaceX

Materials R&D Technician - Level 4/5

Bastrop, TX

$19.50 - $26/hr

MATERIALS R&D TECHNICIAN - LEVEL 4/5 As a Materials R&D Technician, Silicon Wafer Engineering on ... Perform hands-on wafer processing tasks (ingot cropping, slicing, cleaning, degumming, surface ...

Armtec Defense Technologies

R&D Technician

Camden, AR · On-site

Research and Development Technician, Armtec Defense Technologies Armtec Defense Technologies ... and process development based on experience. * Actively participates in engineering meetings ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for process development technician in the United States is $26.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Process Development Technician vs Manufacturing Technician?

AspectProcess Development TechnicianManufacturing Technician
CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Engineering, Chemistry, or related fieldHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, R&D settings, pilot plantsProduction floors, manufacturing plants
Job FocusDeveloping, optimizing, and scaling new processesOperating and maintaining manufacturing equipment
Industry UsagePharmaceutical, biotech, chemical industriesManufacturing plants across various industries

Process Development Technicians focus on creating and refining processes in labs and pilot plants, while Manufacturing Technicians handle day-to-day production tasks on the manufacturing floor. Both roles require technical skills, but their environments and objectives differ significantly.

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Process Development Engineer

Process Development Engineer

Nokia

Allentown, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Nokia rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 76 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

The Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing new and/or expanding current assembly process platforms and transferring them to manufacturing. He or she must be a multitasking team player and able to interface with multiple engineering groups. The person should have hands-on experience with process development and be well versed in mechanical engineering or materials science as well as with automated equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. He or she should be adept in automated equipment, such as but not limited to, optical device alignment, pick and place, fiber attach, flip chip assembly, thermocompression bonding, flex circuit interconnect technologies such as u-flex, or pick and place machines with adhesive dispensing capability; Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), innovative data reduction, and statistical analysis. Experience working in a clean room environment is a plus. Candidate must be able to precisely document and communicate assembly process details for successful transfer of assigned processes to manufacturing.

  • BS degree in Engineering with 3 to 6 years of experience or MS

    degree in Engineering, 0 to 4 years of experience

  • Demonstrated ability to independently initiate, prioritize, and drive projects to completion

  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas, concepts, and results to

    both highly technical and non-technical co-workers within cross-functional teams

  • Ability to function independently as well as in a team environment

  • Hands-on experience with optoelectronic module assembly processes including optical device alignment, free space optics, fiber attach of fiber pig-tails, flex circuit interconnect, vacuum solder chambers, hot bar solder equipment, flip chip processing, pick and place, adhesive dispense and thermal cycling

  • Proven experience in design and process development functions

  • Highly motivated, team player adept at working and meeting goals cross-functionally

  • Experience in high volume manufacturing a plus

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with a high attention to detail

  • Ability to use CAD tools such as Creo and/or SolidWorks

  • Working knowledge of mechanical drawings and dimensional tolerances

  • Understanding of optics is a plus

  • Ability to maintain a clean and safe working environment


 

  • Develop, characterize, and qualify manufacturing processes from concept through development and transfer to manufacturing, including specifying and procuring required equipment, process flow, process development/verification, and qualification plan

  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments through DOE and statistical techniques using statistical tools

  • Design tooling and fixturing for assigned processes.
  • Set up and conduct process checks and complete process documentation for assigned processes to be successfully transitioned from Development into Manufacturing
  • Lead and perform Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) techniques as part of process characterization and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) plans
  • Train technicians and oversee equipment calibration and maintenance scheduling
  • Develop all required documentation for processes that transfer to manufacturing

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