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What is a device processing engineer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a device processing engineer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $45.37 an hour? That's $94,372 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 30,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDevice Processing EngineerUS Average
Salary
7.4

Avg. Salary $94,372

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.5

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.17%

Asian 15.28%

Black or African American 4.26%

Hispanic or Latino 10.45%

Unknown 3.88%

White 65.95%

Gender

female 12.73%

male 87.27%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
7.5

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a device processing engineer

  1. Explore device processing engineer education requirements

    Most common device processing engineer degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.0 %

    Master's

    26.0 %

    Doctorate

    12.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific device processing engineer skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Statistical Analysis12.31%
    Data Analysis12.02%
    Process Integration7.44%
    JMP6.09%
    ISO5.75%
  3. Complete relevant device processing engineer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New device processing engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a device processing engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real device processing engineer resumes.
  4. Research device processing engineer duties and responsibilities

    • Structure and manage design and automation projects for the manufacture of femoral and brachial artery guide wires in FDA regulate environment.
    • Develop a method to get AutoCad isometric drawings relevant to relief valve transferred electronically to the relief valve sizing package.
    • Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives through Kaizen events.
  5. Apply for device processing engineer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a device processing engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average device processing engineer salary

The average device processing engineer salary in the United States is $94,372 per year or $45 per hour. Device processing engineer salaries range between $72,000 and $122,000 per year.

Average device processing engineer salary
$94,372 Yearly
$45.37 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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