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Acara Solutions

Process Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$38.32/hr

Gain exposure to process development, equipment troubleshooting, and customer-facing demonstration activities. * Play a key role in improving process quality, equipment performance, and laboratory ...

Nokia

Staff PIC Process Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1

As a Staff PIC Process Development Engineer , you will be a senior individual contributor within Nokia's Optical Components organization, responsible for the development, optimization, and transfer ...

Apple

Module Process Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Apple is seeking a highly motivated process development and integration engineer to join the Display Technologies Organization, Panel Process and Optics (PPO) Engineering team. Our team is ...

Acara Solutions

Process Technician 3

Fremont, CA · On-site

$38.32/hr

Join a leading semiconductor R&D organization where you'll play a critical role in supporting process development, engineering experiments, and new product evaluation. As a Process Technician 3, you ...

Acara Solutions

Process Technician 3

Fremont, CA · On-site

$38.32/hr

Join a leading semiconductor R&D organization where you'll play a critical role in supporting process development, engineering experiments, and new product evaluation. As a Process Technician 3, you ...

Acara Solutions

Process Technician 3

Fremont, CA

$38.35/hr

Join a leading semiconductor R&D organization where you'll support process development and engineering innovation through hands-on experimentation, equipment operation, and data analysis. As a ...

Acara Solutions

Process Technician 3

Fremont, CA · On-site

$38.32/hr

Join a leading semiconductor R&D organization where you'll play a critical role in supporting process development, engineering experiments, and new product evaluation. As a Process Technician 3, you ...

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How much do process development jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for process development in Livermore, CA is $39.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.40 and $48.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a process development professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in Process Development, you need a strong background in engineering, chemistry, or a related scientific field, often with a bachelor's or advanced degree. Familiarity with process simulation software, statistical analysis tools, and industry-specific quality standards or certifications like Six Sigma is typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective cross-functional communication are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualifications are vital for designing efficient, scalable processes that improve productivity and ensure product quality.

What is the difference between Process Development vs Process Engineering?

AspectProcess DevelopmentProcess Engineering
FocusDesigning and optimizing new processes for products or manufacturingImplementing, maintaining, and improving existing processes
Work StageEarly-stage process creation and testingScaling up, troubleshooting, and sustaining processes
Skills & CertificationsChemical/biochemical engineering, lab skills, process modelingProcess optimization, quality control, engineering principles

Process Development primarily focuses on creating and refining new processes, while Process Engineering emphasizes implementing and maintaining those processes in production. Both roles require similar technical backgrounds but differ in their stage of involvement within the product lifecycle.

What is process development?

Process development is the systematic approach of designing, optimizing, and scaling up manufacturing or business processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. It typically involves taking a concept or product from the laboratory or pilot stage to full-scale production, ensuring that the process is robust, reproducible, and compliant with industry standards. Professionals in process development work closely with research, engineering, and production teams to identify improvements and troubleshoot issues during scale-up.

What are the main challenges faced by professionals in process development, and how are they typically addressed?

Professionals in Process Development often encounter challenges such as scaling laboratory processes to full production, troubleshooting unexpected technical issues, and ensuring process consistency while meeting regulatory requirements. These challenges are typically addressed by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams—including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing—to share expertise and implement robust validation protocols. Continuous learning, strong project management skills, and adaptability are important for overcoming these hurdles and ensuring successful process implementation.
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Infographic showing various Process Development job openings in Livermore, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,180 per year, or $39.5 per hour.

Co-Packaged Optics Process Development NPI engineer

Marvell Technology, Inc.

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About Marvell
Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
In this role you will utilize your in-depth process engineering and partner management experience to drive company's AI products through NPI. You will be responsible for managing and driving the assembly process technology development in close collaboration with foundries and OSATs to ensure design for manufacturing, reliability, and cost. Responsibilities will include identification and mitigation of risk to new technologies used in product integration and ensure factory readiness through maturing product during the NPI phase. This job will require you to have hands-on experience in wafer process development, working with consumable suppliers, 2.5D/3D CoW assembly development along with strong project management, written and verbal communication skills. Also required for the job is a can-do attitude to prioritize and address issues with a high sense of urgency.
What You Can Expect
  • Work with cross-functional packaging teams and lead process development at foundry along with 2.5D/3D CoW process development with particular emphasis on chemistry development with packaging consumable suppliers at OSATs to bring packaging solutions from concept to prototypes and ramp to high volume manufacturing with aggressive cost reduction strategies
  • Actively manage qualification of packages with sensitivity to physics of failures for high thermo-mechanical reliability, while operating within established cost constraints
  • Manage internal and external resources effectively and efficiently towards established corporate milestones
  • Drive ideation and innovation of advanced package solutions and specifications with vendors to advance productization efforts by Celestial AI

What We're Looking For
  • 10+ years of experience in Semiconductor Packaging, Process and Technology Development
  • Expert level understanding of advanced foundry process node and its interaction with Packaging/assembly/substrate across various package technologies is required
  • Expertise in advanced packaging technologies: knowledge and insight to deliver high density/high performance interconnects with TSVs in various 2.5D/3D package form factors
  • Proven track record of bringing products from Technology development, package design/definition, qualification, NPI through HVM is required
  • Working level understanding of cross-functional packaging areas: package architecture, design rules, BOM, enabling material/process technologies, mechanical, design for manufacturing, reliability, and cost
  • Familiarity with component & system level reliability, testing, and FA
  • Experience with photonics packaging will be preferred but is not necessary
  • Experience in project management and communicating technical and project/program status and issue resolution at the executive level
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with strong fundamentals in science, sound engineering judgment, and analytical ability
  • Effective communicator and comfortable engaging with internal cross functional teams as well as domestic and overseas suppliers
  • Excellent attention to detail, process and operationally oriented and self-driven with the ability to work independently and take projects to completion with minimum supervision
  • M.S or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics is required

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
141,150 - 211,400, $ per annum
The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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