How to hire a process design engineer

How to hire a process design engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step process design engineer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a process design engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new process design engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your process design engineer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a process design engineer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A process design engineer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, process design engineers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of process design engineers.

   Type of Process Design Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Process Design Engineer	Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.	$33-55
   Quality Control Engineer	A quality control engineer is responsible for conducting quality assessments for the company's products and services to ensure adherence to federal regulations and quality standards. Quality control engineers recommend strategic methods by analyzing processes and writing test results... Show more	$25-45
   Quality Engineer	A quality engineer's responsibilities include ensuring that the manufacturing processes are efficient and accurate, documenting findings that would raise concerns, conducting quality tests while observing parameters, and implementing changes as necessary to meet the highest quality standards. Quality engineers need to have excellent problem-solving and observation skills to detect any irregularities and possible malfunctions... Show more	$29-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Process Engineering
   • CAD
   • IDS
   • Sigma
   • Process Improvement
   • Heat Exchangers
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Process Simulation
   • Capital Projects
   • Solidworks
   • Business Process
   • Equipment Specifications
   • Aspen Plus

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the development of the next generation products base on existing refrigerants and CO2 system including prototyping and initial manufacturing run.
   • Train with (and used extensively) Hitachi SEM.
   • Facilitate HAZOP reviews and take lead responsibility for resolving issues.
   • Create multiple SolidWorks assemblies to ensure parts fit within tolerance ranges.
   • Apply image processing (using ImageJ) to analyse SEM image data.
   • Design sheet metal assemblies in SolidWorks, complete drawings for these large assemblies.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your process design engineer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A process design engineer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, process design engineers' average salary in nebraska is 27% less than in texas.
   • Seniority. Entry-level process design engineers earn 41% less than senior-level process design engineers.
   • Certifications. A process design engineer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a process design engineer's salary.

   Average process design engineer salary

   $89,834yearly

   $43.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level process design engineer salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average process design engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$104,058	$50
   2	Texas	$102,746	$49
   3	Massachusetts	$100,408	$48
   4	Washington	$97,518	$47
   5	Virginia	$97,013	$47
   6	Michigan	$94,716	$46
   7	Illinois	$93,269	$45
   8	Oregon	$91,024	$44
   9	New York	$89,563	$43
   10	Pennsylvania	$88,798	$43
   11	North Carolina	$87,874	$42
   12	Florida	$83,329	$40
   13	Missouri	$78,916	$38
   14	Ohio	$78,685	$38
   15	Georgia	$77,052	$37

   Average process design engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$133,280	$64.08	497
   2	Google	$133,126	$64.00	108
   3	ConocoPhillips	$115,367	$55.46
   4	Phillips 66	$112,914	$54.29	4
   5	Cisco	$112,598	$54.13	54
   6	CITGO Petroleum	$109,869	$52.82
   7	Exxon Mobil	$108,386	$52.11	26
   8	Nestlé	$103,616	$49.82	20
   9	W. R. Grace & Co	$102,877	$49.46	6
   10	Tesla	$102,427	$49.24	31
   11	Stantec	$99,877	$48.02	208
   12	Entegris	$98,354	$47.29	9
   13	Burns & McDonnell	$96,987	$46.63	24
   14	Hargrove Engineers + Constructors	$96,656	$46.47	6
   15	Woods Services	$96,561	$46.42
   16	Andersen	$96,028	$46.17	2
   17	Richard Design Services, Inc.	$95,686	$46.00
   18	SSOE Group	$95,419	$45.87	2
   19	Huntsman	$95,406	$45.87	2
   20	CFD Research	$94,442	$45.40	3

4. Writing a process design engineer job description

   A job description for a process design engineer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a process design engineer job description:

   Process design engineer job description example

   The Transformation office is responsible for the prioritization, governance and effective delivery of BNY Mellon | Pershing's strategic initiatives. The Team ensures focus and funding is optimally allocated to support the firm's strategic priorities and that those objectives are delivered as efficiently and effectively as possible. Actions in support of these responsibilities include planning and budgeting, communication, reporting, process design, robotics, automation, business change and initiative management.
   
   The Transformation Office includes a group of high performing change management professionals that lead cross functional teams on initiatives from initiation to completion. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and possess excellent communication and relationship skills as they will be responsible for working with internal, external and prospective clients on future state design and initiative delivery. Defines, designs and implements process improvement initiatives through cross-functional teams. Assigned to complex problems with a large scope/breadth. Contributes to and leads process re-engineering strategy and process design across multiple lines of business. Collaborates with leaders to design strategies to drive increased adoption and utilization of solutions.
   A successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
   
   * Employs a client-focused, strategic approach to drive adoption and utilization of business process re-engineering solutions.
   * Conducts in-depth analyses on business segments, competitive landscape and industry environment to determine process recommendations and impact analysis.
   * Applies skills and expertise to identifying and compiling the right set of recommendations to address specific client needs. Helps operationalize process design and reengineering strategies for broader implementation.
   * Manages activities such as reporting, planning, issue/risk identification, tracking and resolution, scope management, estimation, internal client management, relationship management, for initiatives of varying business complexity.
   * Reports and escalates progress/issues to management, as needed.
   * Contributes to vendor and client relations to ensure that expectations are developed and met.
   * Maintains regular contact with internal clients and coordinates and reports on progress and accomplishments.
   * Plans for and executes on the rollout of the solution.
   
   Qualifications
   
   * Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
   * 3 - 7 years of total work experience. Securities, financial products and/or the finance industry experience preferred.
   * 3+ years of process design experience.
   
   BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
   
   BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
   
   Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

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5. Post your job

   To find process design engineers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any process design engineers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level process design engineers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your process design engineer job on Zippia to find and recruit process design engineer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit process design engineers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new process design engineer

   Once you've selected the best process design engineer candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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