How to hire a staff process engineer

How to hire a staff process engineer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step staff process 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 staff process engineer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new staff process engineer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a staff process engineer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a staff process engineer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a staff process engineer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of staff process engineer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Staff Process Engineer	Description	Hourly rate
   Staff Process 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.	$44-77
   Equipment Engineer	The duties of an equipment engineer depend on one's organization or industry of employment. Typically, their responsibilities revolve around designing and developing mechanical and electronic equipment, analyzing and improving existing systems, performing customization according to customers' preferences, installing and removing attachments, and conducting regular maintenance procedures... Show more	$33-65
   Manufacturing Engineer	Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for handling and developing an efficient manufacturing system or procedure that will help a company produce up to standard products while in adherence to the policies, regulations, and expected cost and schedule. Furthermore, Manufacturing Engineers must also monitor quality control, identify or detect errors, provide and suggest improvements, oversee the procurement of materials involved in the production, and coordinate with various teams or departments within the company to ensure the effectiveness of innovations or new developments.	$28-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Process Engineering
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Sigma
   • Process Equipment
   • Process Control
   • Data Analysis
   • SEM
   • Process Improvement
   • SPC
   • Lean Manufacturing
   • Product Quality
   • Troubleshoot
   • Process Design
   • Etching

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage customer complaint resolution, root cause analysis, maintaining conformance for ISO certification.
   • Develop a method to get AutoCad isometric drawings relevant to relief valve transferred electronically to the relief valve sizing package.
   • Assist with characterization of CMOS photolithography process and optimize focus and exposure settings for all layers.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the staff process engineer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A staff process engineer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a staff process engineer in Kansas may be lower than in Louisiana, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level staff process engineer. Additionally, a staff process engineer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average staff process engineer salary

   $123,591yearly

   $59.42 hourly rate

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   Entry-level staff process engineer salary

   $93,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average staff process engineer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$146,924	$71
   2	Washington	$140,368	$67
   3	Massachusetts	$131,184	$63
   4	Oklahoma	$130,774	$63
   5	Connecticut	$130,244	$63
   6	Ohio	$129,614	$62
   7	Alabama	$124,297	$60
   8	Minnesota	$123,434	$59
   9	Georgia	$119,673	$58
   10	Utah	$119,580	$57
   11	Texas	$117,478	$56
   12	Delaware	$116,708	$56
   13	Pennsylvania	$108,934	$52
   14	Oregon	$107,656	$52
   15	Indiana	$107,162	$52
   16	Wisconsin	$95,861	$46

   Average staff process engineer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Cheniere Energy	$177,957	$85.56	3
   2	Rivian	$145,772	$70.08	13
   3	Synaptics	$140,970	$67.77
   4	Exterran Corporation HQ	$139,607	$67.12
   5	Renesas Electronics	$134,511	$64.67	15
   6	Technip USA Corporation	$133,759	$64.31
   7	Tesla	$132,396	$63.65	19
   8	OmniVision Technologies	$131,667	$63.30	3
   9	Intel	$130,877	$62.92	25
   10	Phillips 66	$129,565	$62.29	4
   11	SunPower	$129,448	$62.23
   12	Conexant	$128,937	$61.99
   13	Bloom Energy	$128,922	$61.98	7
   14	Hoffmann-LA Roche Inc	$127,989	$61.53	1
   15	Lam Research	$127,245	$61.18	12
   16	Knowles	$126,598	$60.86	5
   17	Maxim Integrated	$126,444	$60.79
   18	Burns & McDonnell	$126,150	$60.65	68
   19	ConocoPhillips	$125,735	$60.45
   20	Elbit Systems of America	$125,485	$60.33	8

4. Writing a staff process engineer job description

   A staff process engineer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a staff process engineer job description:

   Staff process engineer job description example

   Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.
   
   Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT's The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow's zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow?
   Role Description
   We're looking for a Staff Process Engineer to join a new manufacturing team. This team is responsible for developing novel processes used for manufacturing iron electrodes to be deployed in Form Energy's commercial product. Your role will focus on the electrode manufacturing process, starting with bulk iron material handling systems through quality control of finished electrodes. This work will start with experiments and equipment substation prototypes used to develop equipment architectures and processes. Moving forward, you will be responsible for the development and maturation of electrode manufacturing processes and commissioning high-budget, high-volume equipment at new production facilities. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of process development experience and creativity used to develop world class, fully automated processes. You'll work closely with equipment design engineers, cell design engineers, material scientists, supply chain, operations, facilities, and outside consultants. As we design, build, and ramp up equipment operations, expect to become deeply entrenched in the intersection space of equipment design, process engineering, and materials engineering, as the team works toward a common goal of manufacturing high performance electrodes, in high volume. This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop novel processing technology while doing your part to help combat climate change!
   What you'll do:Partner with the anode mechanical engineering team to help establish the first full scale anode process with focus on safety and process capability Establish processes which are safely capable of producing full scale battery electrodes Explore the Process-Structure-Property relationships of the various unit operations that are needed to make full scale anodes Document and improve the process steps required to deliver electrodes capable of use in battery assembly and testing Train technicians, process engineers, and scientist on new manufacturing equipment and processes Work with a diversity of teams inside and outside the company to achieve overall manufacturing success Be a champion for safety in the development of new equipment and processes
   What you'll bring:8+ years of experience in a manufacturing or pilot line environment Experience using statistical methods for making process development decisions Experience in the operation of bulk material handling and processing equipment including, hoppers, feeding systeming, conveyors, grinding, sieving, blending, metering, and quality measurements Experience designing safe processes involving hazardous locations containing combustible dusts or gasses Strong interdisciplinary communicator, across a range of engineering and business functions Demonstrated track record of innovative development and engineering Ability to quickly grow into a technical management role and hire a diverse team of engineers. Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
   
   Besides joining a community of people working to make the world better, Form Energy commits to you equitable compensation, stock options, and offers a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need to thrive.
   
   We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page.
   
   At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right staff process engineer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit staff process engineers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 staff process engineer

   Once you've decided on a perfect staff process engineer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new staff process engineer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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