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Process Flow Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Material Flow Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Process Design and Optimization: Design and implement innovative strategies for efficient material flow from receipt to the lineside and any reverse logistics required. Understand critical part flow ...

R26-0008 - Process Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

Create process flow charts, work instructions, and control plans. * Coordinate pilot runs and process validation. Equipment & Tooling Management * Select and validate SMT equipment (printers, SPI ...

R26-0008 - Process Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$115K - $125K/yr

Create process flow charts, work instructions, and control plans. * Coordinate pilot runs and process validation. Equipment & Tooling Management * Select and validate SMT equipment (printers, SPI ...

Partner cross-functionally and with customers to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements, and business challenges. * Train, develop, and/or provide work direction to ...

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Process Engineer

Ventura, CA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost or efficiency of equipment or process flow. * Train new employees on Safety/Shop Floor Procedures/compliance issues. * Prepare reports on ...

Process Design and Optimization: Design and implement innovative strategies for efficient material flow from receipt to the lineside and any reverse logistics required. Understand critical part flow ...

Material Flow Engineer

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Process Design and Optimization: Design and implement innovative strategies for efficient material flow from receipt to the lineside and any reverse logistics required. Understand critical part flow ...

Summary: Improves manufacturing processes through work flow improvements and automation. Works closely with employees at all levels to learn process and determine critical points. Hands on ...

Summary: Improves manufacturing processes through work flow improvements and automation. Works closely with employees at all levels to learn process and determine critical points. Hands on ...

Process Engineer I (24298)

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Summary: Improves manufacturing processes through work flow improvements and automation. Works closely with employees at all levels to learn process and determine critical points. Hands on ...

Develop process concepts, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), material balances, utility requirements, and process narratives. * Design and support ...

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How much do process flow jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for process flow in California is $25.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $29.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Process Flow position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Process Flow professional, you need a strong background in process improvement, data analysis, and workflow optimization, often supported by a degree in engineering, business, or operations management. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma methodologies, flowchart software, and ERP systems is typically required, with certifications like Lean Six Sigma Green Belt being advantageous. Attention to detail, effective communication, and strong project management skills are critical soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure efficient process design, cross-functional collaboration, and successful implementation of process improvements across an organization.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in a Process Flow position?

A typical day in a Process Flow role involves mapping and analyzing current workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement process enhancements. You will often conduct data analysis to pinpoint bottlenecks, facilitate meetings or workshops to discuss process changes, and monitor key performance metrics to assess improvement outcomes. The work often requires close coordination with cross-functional teams such as production, quality assurance, and IT. This collaborative and dynamic environment means you'll regularly balance immediate troubleshooting needs with long-term process optimization projects.

What is a Process Flow job?

A Process Flow job involves analyzing, designing, and optimizing workflows within an organization to improve efficiency and productivity. Professionals in this role map out current processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to streamline operations. They often work with cross-functional teams, using data and process modeling tools to enhance business performance.

Infographic showing various Process Flow job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $52,292 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Process Integration III Senior (E3S)

Amat

Santa Clara, CA

$124K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$124,000.00 - $171,000.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities
  • Experience in front-end transistor integration and process flow required
  • Electrical characterizations
  • Mask design and process flow
  • Design, collect data, analyze and compile reports on a wide range of complex process engineering experiments for multiple products, within safety guidelines
  • Utilize techniques to characterize hardware, define methods and apply new technologies to characterize hardware, and/or perform hardware characterization on a wide range of complex systems for multiple products, within safety guidelines
  • Generate internal and external documentation for products, presentations, technical reports and generate process engineering specifications
  • Develop, plan and execute process engineering projects, within safety guidelines
  • Train engineers in measurement techniques of film properties and guide them in the interpretation of the data, new methodologies, trouble shooting techniques and resolve a wide range of complex process engineering issues/problems for multiple products
  • Interact with customers to resolve a wide range of complex process engineering issues/problems with limited to no supervision
  • Design and implement new technology, products and analytical instrumentation
  • Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers with limited to no supervision
  • This technical staff position leads and/or develops and executes exceptionally complex technology and engineering projects and leads research and development of new technologies as appropriate. Works on difficult issues that impact design and product success and/or addresses future concepts, products or technologies. Success is measured by one or more of the following: incremental revenue growth, market share increases, key customer penetrations, time to market improvement and commercial value of the work.
  • Within safety guidelines design, perform, collect data, analyze and compile reports on unusually complex engineering experiments and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
  • Develop innovative solutions as part of proven track record of significant technology contributions. Recognized for technical expertise.
  • Conceive and implement new technology, normally participate in at least one critical patent, and received recognition through at least one award and/or published paper within the last five years.
  • Collaborates to work on difficult issues that impact design and product success and/or addresses future concepts, products and technologies.
Functional Knowledge
  • Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
Business Expertise
  • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Leadership
  • May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Problem Solving
  • Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
Impact
  • Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
Interpersonal Skills
  • Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
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Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.