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Kratos Defense

Senior Heat Transfer Engineer

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we're not just about cutting-edge products; we're about ... The Senior Heat Transfer Engineer will be involved in various cooling, secondary flow and heat ...

Kratos Defense

Senior Heat Transfer Engineer

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

At Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), we're not just about cutting-edge products; we're about ... The Senior Heat Transfer Engineer will be involved in various cooling, secondary flow and heat ...

Prysmian

Process Engineer - NPI

Claremont, NC · On-site

$43.27 - $64.90/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The Tech Transfer Engineer help bridges R&D and Production. Specifically, transferring processes from our sister facility in France. This engineer also leads the process optimization ...

Apex Systems

File Transfer Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

# File Transfer EngineerApply**Job#: 3042990**** **Sr. File Transfer Engineer**Job Summary ... Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the ...

Caresoft Inc.

Technology Transfer Scientist

Raritan, NJ · On-site

$45/hr

Technology Transfer Specialist - (Medical Manufacturing) Location: Raritan NJ Duration: 12 Months ... Partner with Internal Operations, Quality,Supply Chain, Raw Material supply, Engineering, R&D, ...

Apex Systems

File Transfer Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

Job#: 3042990 Sr. File Transfer Engineer Job Summary: Responsible for computer network activities ... Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the ...

Phlow Corp.

Sr. Director, Tech Transfer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$190K - $230K/yr

As the Sr. Director of Tech Transfer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless ... Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree (MS or PhD ...

Argenta

Tech Transfer Project Manager

Shawnee, KS · On-site

Bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or a related ... tech transfer programs * Demonstrated experience managing a concurrent portfolio of projects ...

Argenta

Tech Transfer Project Manager

Shawnee, KS · On-site

Bachelors degree in pharmaceutical science, chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, or a related ... tech transfer programs * Demonstrated experience managing a concurrent portfolio of projects ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for tech transfer engineer in the United States is $52.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.31 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a tech transfer engineer?

Tech Transfer Engineers are professionals responsible for facilitating the transfer of technology, processes, or products from research and development (R&D) to manufacturing or other production environments. They ensure that innovations are efficiently and safely scaled up for commercial production, often by developing protocols, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating between R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams. Their role is crucial in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and engineering, where successful tech transfer ensures product quality and regulatory compliance. Tech Transfer Engineers work to minimize risks, maintain timelines, and ensure that all technical documentation is accurate and complete.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tech transfer engineer?

To thrive as a Tech Transfer Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering or life sciences, strong project management skills, and experience with process validation and scale-up, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with technical documentation, quality systems (such as GMP), and tools like process simulation software is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional teamwork abilities help you navigate complex projects and stakeholder interactions. These skills are crucial for ensuring the efficient and compliant transfer of new products or processes from development to manufacturing.

What are some typical challenges a tech transfer engineer faces when transferring processes from R&D to manufacturing?

Tech Transfer Engineers often encounter challenges such as aligning R&D prototypes with scalable manufacturing processes, managing differences in equipment or materials between labs and production sites, and ensuring clear documentation for process reproducibility. Effective communication with cross-functional teams—including R&D, quality assurance, and manufacturing—is essential to address these challenges. Additionally, adapting to tight timelines and troubleshooting unexpected technical issues during scale-up are common aspects of the role.

What is the difference between Tech Transfer Engineer vs Process Engineer?

AspectTech Transfer EngineerProcess Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Science, or related field; experience in technology transfer or R&DBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or related field; focus on process design and optimization
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, technology licensing teamsManufacturing plants, production lines, process development facilities
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceuticals, biotech, tech companies, research institutionsManufacturing, chemical, automotive, and consumer goods industries

While both roles require engineering backgrounds, Tech Transfer Engineers focus on transferring new technologies from R&D to production, ensuring successful implementation. Process Engineers optimize and improve manufacturing processes. The roles often overlap in technical knowledge but differ in scope and primary responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Tech Transfer Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,005 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

Tech Transfer Process Engineer

Georgetown, TX • On-site

CelLink Corporation
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Own the transfer of products from NPI into high-volume manufacturing, including on-site support and troubleshooting during high-volume ramp.

  • Scale and mature manufacturing processes from NPI builds to repeatable, high-volume production, focusing on yield, throughput, cycle time, quality, and manufacturability.

  • Establish and validate process windows, operating parameters, and control strategies to meet production targets through process qualification and validation activities.

Job description

Tech Transfer Process Engineer
As a Process Engineer on our Tech Transfer team, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between New Product Introduction (NPI) and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). Your mission is to transform pilot manufacturing processes into robust, repeatable, and scalable production solutions that can be successfully launched and sustained in volume production.
You will be hands-on throughout the transfer process: characterizing and maturing processes, developing manufacturing readiness plans, validating equipment and process capability, troubleshooting production challenges, and establishing the documentation and training required for a successful launch. You'll partner closely with NPI, Design, Operations, Quality, Equipment, and Controls teams to ensure products transition smoothly from launch into stable, capable manufacturing processes that consistently achieve yield, cycle time, and quality targets while minimizing risk during production ramp.
This is a highly cross-functional role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing problems, working directly on the production floor, and turning innovative technologies into reliable, scalable manufacturing processes that enable the future of power and data transmission across EV, energy storage, data centers, and aerospace applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Own the transfer of products from NPI into high-volume manufacturing, including up to 25-50% travel to the NPI/development HQ (Redwood City, CA)
  • Scale and mature manufacturing processes from NPI builds to repeatable, high-volume production, with a focus on yield, throughput, cycle time, quality, and manufacturability
  • Establish and validate process windows, operating parameters, and control strategies required to achieve production targets.
  • Lead process qualification, capability studies, and structured validation activities to demonstrate that processes can consistently meet production requirements.
  • Partner with customer-facing teams and cross-functional engineering groups to resolve technical gaps and drive launch readiness
  • Provide hands-on, on-site launch ownership and line support during high-volume ramp, including troubleshooting, debugging, and rapid resolution of process issues.
  • Conduct structured experiments and root cause analysis to de-risk manufacturing scale-up and accelerate product launches
  • Work hands-on with high-volume manufacturing equipment
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and train staff to ensure smooth handoff from Tech Transfer into sustained high-volume production

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience/Education
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on professional experience
  • Experience with roll-to-roll/web handling manufacturing processes with materials under tension is strongly preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Proven experience transitioning processes from pilot production into high-volume production
  • Strong background in process design for manufacturability, yield improvement, and cost reduction
  • Experience with production launches, process transfers, and manufacturing scale-up activities
  • Prior manufacturing start-up experience.
  • Familiarity with advanced materials and high-volume manufacturing methods (e.g., vacuum lamination, thermally-activated adhesives, roll-to-roll processing, material patterning, laser welding)
  • Solid background in statistical methods, data visualization, systematic experiment design, and related software (e.g. JMP, Minitab, etc.)
  • Ability to synthesize and interpret complex data sets to understand physical phenomena and support data-driven decisions
  • Ability to safely and confidently operate and troubleshoot custom manufacturing and metrology equipment
  • Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and new technology
  • Strong organization skills and a detail-oriented mindset
  • Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting
  • Strong communicator and collaborator, energized by working across functions to bring products to market
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 25-50%, mainly to our HQ in Redwood City, CA.

At CelLink, you won't just be scaling processes - you'll be building the bridge between innovation and mass production.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Working Conditions/Hours
Salaried Exempt
Physical Demands - Office and Manufacturing Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment -
Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.
PPE
  • May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump-caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.
CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading automotive OEMs & EV manufacturers, data center developers, and stationary power companies. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink's investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.

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