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Simtec Silicone Parts INC

Project Engineer

Miramar, FL · On-site

Become an expert in liquid silicone rubber and thermoplastic applications, supporting customers ... Provide insights for process improvements outside engineering. Working Conditions/Other: Willing to ...

Integer Holdings Corporation

## Process Development Engineer IIIApplylocations: Plymouth, MNtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted ... Silicone molding processes.* Sterile packaging technologies.* Process development and process ...

Integer

Process Development Engineer III

Plymouth, MN · On-site

The Engineer III ensures that Integer's internal and external customer expectations are met or ... Silicone molding processes. * Sterile packaging technologies. * Process development and process ...

RICO Elastomere Projecting GmbH

SIMTEC Silicone Parts ist nach ISO 9001, ISO 13485 und ISO/TS 16949 zertifiziert sowie cGMP-konform. Das Unternehmen ist ein stolzes Mitglied der RICO GROUP. Der Process Engineer ist verantwortlich ...

Crafco

Batch Plant Mix Operator - Silicone

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Mix various raw materials per batch instruction forms as detailed by silicone engineering. * Make recommendations to the Plant Manager in the areas of equipment, tools, fixtures, processes and ...

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How much do silicone process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for silicone process engineer in the United States is $92,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Silicone Process Engineer do?

A Silicone Process Engineer specializes in designing, optimizing, and managing manufacturing processes involving silicone materials. Their responsibilities include developing efficient production methods, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring product quality and consistency. They work closely with research and development teams, production staff, and quality control departments to implement best practices and improve overall process performance. Additionally, they may be involved in scaling up laboratory processes to full-scale manufacturing and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Silicone Process Engineer?

To thrive as a Silicone Process Engineer, you need a strong background in chemical engineering or materials science, with expertise in polymer processing and manufacturing techniques. Familiarity with process simulation software, analytical instruments, and quality management systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for optimizing production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safety standards in silicone manufacturing environments.

What are some common challenges faced by Silicone Process Engineers when scaling up production from prototype to full-scale manufacturing?

Silicone Process Engineers often encounter challenges related to maintaining material consistency, optimizing curing times, and ensuring quality control when moving from prototype to large-scale production. Variability in raw material batches, equipment calibration, and environmental factors like humidity can affect the properties of silicone products. Close collaboration with quality assurance, R&D, and production teams is essential to troubleshoot issues, validate processes, and implement robust monitoring systems to ensure products meet specifications at higher volumes.

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Infographic showing various Silicone Process Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 93% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,018 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Process Engineer, Machinery & Automation

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

SpaceX
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, specify, procure, install, and commission powder handling, mixing, and liquid dispensing systems for formulated materials.

  • Own and manage equipment such as powder hoppers, feeders, mixers, and liquid dispensing systems, including automation and integration with control systems.

  • Lead capital equipment projects from vendor selection through installation, validation, and ramp-up, including travel to vendors for FATs and validation.

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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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 other engineering 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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