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Prosum Inc.

Implant Engineer

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

Support equipment qualifications, process improvements, recipe optimization, and continuous ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical ...

Prosum

Implant Engineer

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

Support equipment qualifications, process improvements, recipe optimization, and continuous ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical ...

Noblesoft Technologies

SAP PLM Consultant

Foster City, CA · On-site

$77.75 - $101.50/hr

ECM Engineering Change Management, Product Versioning, Alternate for BOM, Master Recipe, DIR. c. DMS (Document Management System), d. BOM (Bill of Material), Classification System (Classes ...

Bachem

Sr. Manager, Automation Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$107K - $141K/yr

Experience with PLC, DCS, BMS, process control systems, batch control, recipe management ... Experience working with global engineering, automation standards, centers of excellence, or multi ...

Periodic Labs

Process Engineer, Thin Films

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

When engineers need a one-off - an unusual stack, an off-recipe parameter sweep, a new substrate geometry, an unproven prep sequence - you help scope what the tool can safely do, run it, and document ...

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Bachem

Sr. Manager, Automation Engineer

Vista, CA · On-site

$107K - $141K/yr

Experience with PLC, DCS, BMS, process control systems, batch control, recipe management ... Experience working with global engineering, automation standards, centers of excellence, or multi ...

Applied Materials

Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$179K - $246K/yr

Recipe interface and execution logic * API and communication interfaces to the main frame of ... Work closely with Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering teams, who will remain ...

Amat

Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$179K - $246K/yr

Recipe interface and execution logic * API and communication interfaces to the main frame of ... Work closely with Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering teams, who will remain ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for recipe developer in California is $37.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $58.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a recipe developer do?

A Recipe Developer creates, tests, and refines recipes for restaurants, food brands, cookbooks, and media outlets. They ensure recipes are accurate, flavorful, and replicable by home cooks or professional chefs. Their work often involves researching ingredients, testing multiple variations, and documenting precise instructions. Some Recipe Developers also style food for photography, collaborate with chefs, or adapt recipes for dietary needs.

What does a typical day look like for a recipe developer?

A typical day for a Recipe Developer often involves brainstorming and researching new recipe concepts, testing and refining dishes in the kitchen, and carefully documenting measurements and methods. The role also includes writing clear instructions, collaborating with food stylists or photographers, and sometimes coordinating with nutritionists or marketing teams to ensure recipes meet specific requirements. Communication and teamwork are essential since Recipe Developers may receive feedback from editors or culinary leads and need to adjust recipes accordingly. This dynamic mix of creative, hands-on, and collaborative work makes each day varied and rewarding.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a recipe developer?

A Recipe Developer needs strong culinary knowledge, creativity in food preparation, and attention to detail, often supported by experience in professional kitchens or a degree in culinary arts. Familiarity with tools like recipe management software, nutritional analysis programs, and sometimes food photography equipment is common. Excellent communication, adaptability, and collaborative skills help in working with chefs, editors, and marketing teams. These abilities ensure the creation of innovative, accurate, and appealing recipes that meet organizational and audience needs.

How do you become a recipe developer?

To become a recipe developer, individuals typically need a strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food science, and flavor pairing, often gained through culinary education or experience. Building a portfolio of tested recipes, developing creativity, and familiarity with food photography and writing can also help establish a career in this field.

How much do recipe developers get paid?

Recipe developers typically earn between $40,000 and $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and employer. Freelance recipe developers may charge per project or hour, with rates ranging from $20 to $100 or more per hour. Skills in food science, culinary arts, and food photography can influence earning potential.

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Infographic showing various Recipe Developer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,735 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Process Engineer, Machinery & Automation

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
PROCESS ENGINEER, MACHINERY & AUTOMATION
SpaceX continues to revolutionize the launch industry by combining advanced technological developments with pragmatic and lean manufacturing. The Dispensary (in-house glue factory) produces silicone adhesives, paints, ablatives, and thermal protection materials that support Starship and programs across the company. As a Machinery & Automation Engineer for Starship Materials Production, you will own equipment and tooling from design and procurement through vendor buyoff, factory installation, automation, and production ramp. Scope covers powder systems, industrial mixers, liquid dispensing, and the custom tooling that makes those cells run at rate with minimal operator-dependent variation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, specify, procure, install, and commission powder handling/dispensing systems, industrial mixers, and liquid dispensing equipment for paints, adhesives, ablatives, sealants, fillers, and other formulated materials
  • Own powder equipment including hoppers, feeders (screw, vibratory, loss-in-weight), weigh/batch systems, dust collection, pneumatic conveying, and powder-to-liquid incorporation
  • Own mixers and blending equipment (high-shear, planetary, dual-asymmetric, ribbon, paddle, vacuum, reactors) including agitation, vacuum/degassing, temperature control, seals, cleanability, and integration with upstream feed and downstream dispense/packaging
  • Own liquid dispensing systems including pumps, meters, valves, manifolds, tanks, pressure/vacuum and temperature control, and single- or multi-component meter-mix-dispense platforms
  • Automate production cells with sensors, motion, recipe/batch control, interlocks, data logging, and PLC/HMI/SCADA integration to maximize unattended or semi-attended operation
  • Design custom tooling and fixtures that enable automation (dispense/hold tooling, changeover tooling, transfer tooling, alignment jigs, poke-yoke, robot/gantry interfaces); take tooling from CAD through fabrication, tryout, and production release
  • Lead capital equipment projects cradle-to-grave: vendor selection, design reviews, SOWs, procurement, factory acceptance testing (FAT) at vendor sites, site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, and ramp
  • Travel to vendors to execute FATs, validate rate/accuracy/repeatability/cleanability/safety, and drive design corrections before shipment
  • Productionize equipment and processes for new product introductions (NPIs), including work instructions, control plans, and rate capability demonstration
  • Partner with materials, quality, production, and design to ensure formulations are mixable and dispensable at scale and meet flight quality requirements
  • Drive root cause analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical process control (SPC) on mix and dispense performance; continuous improvement for throughput, changeover, cleanability, dust control, and cost
  • Develop and maintain process specifications, SOPs, and equipment documentation; train technicians and hand off reliable cells to production
  • Support hazardous materials handling, containment, and EHS requirements for solvent-based, reactive, and powder chemistries

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related technical discipline
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with powder handling/dispensing, industrial mixers, liquid dispensing, fluid delivery, or chemical/materials production equipment

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience designing, specifying, or commissioning production equipment
  • Experience designing tooling or fixtures for manufacturing or automation
  • Experience across powder systems, mixers, liquid automation/dispensing, and tooling design for automation in a production environment
  • Powder systems: loss-in-weight or gain-in-weight feeders, hoppers, pneumatic convey, dust collection, powder weigh/batch, powder incorporation into liquids/pastes
  • Mixers: high-shear, planetary, dual-asymmetric, ribbon, paddle, vacuum, or reactor-style; mix scale-up; vacuum degassing; temperature-controlled mixing; multi-product changeover
  • Liquid automation: piston/progressive cavity/gear pumps, meter-mix-dispense (MMD), pressure pots, cartridge or spray systems, robotic/automated dispense, recipe-driven multi-component control
  • Tooling design for automation using 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar); GD&T and design for manufacturability
  • Equipment automation experience: PLC/HMI basics, sensors, recipe/batch control, interlocks, data acquisition, or defining automation requirements with controls engineers
  • Full project ownership from design/procurement through FAT/SAT and production implementation, including travel for vendor buyoffs
  • Familiarity with silicone RTVs, multi-part adhesives, paints, ablatives, filled systems, or thermal protection materials
  • NPI and scale-up from lab/pilot to high-rate production; lean manufacturing and changeover reduction
  • DOE, SPC, and statistical tools (JMP, Minitab, or equivalent); Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
  • Hazardous materials handling, chemical safety, and dust control; ERP/MRP exposure

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to wear and obtain certification in the wearing of an air respirator
  • Must be comfortable working with solvents, hazardous materials, inorganic acids and bases, reactive chemistries, and powder materials (including dust-generating operations)
  • Onsite role on the production floor; remote work not considered
  • Extended hours and weekends as needed to support installs, FATs, production ramps, and downtime recovery
  • Travel for vendor FATs, equipment buyoffs, and related work as needed
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted; standing, climbing, bending, and working in production environments required
  • Ability to pass required site/background checks as applicable

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00
Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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Hawthorne, CA, US

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