Top Process Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Develop predictive steady-state, dynamic, and plant-wide process models for molten oxide electrolysis operations. Apply heat and mass balances, optimization, operations research, and scientific computing to improve process control, throughput, robustness, and resource efficiency. Engage hands-on with pilot plants, laboratories, experiments, and operations to validate assumptions and provide actionable engineering recommendations. Collaborate in a cross-disciplinary team and travel internationally quarterly.

Owns and improves semiconductor assembly processes, especially wirebond and eutectic die attach, to increase yield, efficiency, reliability, and equipment performance. Leads process development, tool selection, installation, qualification, and new product introduction. Conducts statistical experiments and failure analysis, creates operating procedures, trains personnel, and collaborates with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams in a cleanroom and 24/7 factory environment.

Develop, qualify, and optimize wet etch and wet clean processes for InP photonic integrated circuits. Improve etch performance, surface quality, contamination control, uniformity, yield, and manufacturability using physics-based analysis, DOE, SPC, and advanced analytics. Provide technical leadership during production excursions, support 24/7 manufacturing operations, develop wet chemistry formulations, and drive process improvements across photonic device fabrication.

Lead development, qualification, optimization, and production support for thin-film and metallization processes used in InP photonic integrated circuits. Own deposition technologies, electroplating, process control, defect reduction, yield improvement, root-cause analysis, equipment qualification, and technology transfer. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams, suppliers, and vendors while providing rapid support for 24x7 production operations.

Supports the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of internal production applications and workflows. Monitors data and account flows, performs reporting and audits, troubleshoots application issues, reviews peer work, develops standard operating procedures, and contributes to process improvement and operational excellence. The role requires collaboration, analytical skills, documentation, and proficiency with collection applications and Microsoft Office tools.

Leads business process improvement and organizational transformation initiatives. Analyzes workflows, maps processes, identifies inefficiencies, applies Lean and Six Sigma methods, evaluates performance data, recommends automation solutions, and partners with cross-functional leaders to implement scalable improvements and drive change adoption.

Develops, optimizes, and scales water and wastewater treatment processes from laboratory through industrial deployment. Responsibilities include evaluating third-party technologies, designing bench and pilot systems, creating P&IDs and SOPs, leading pilot testing, troubleshooting equipment, interpreting data, supporting technology transfer, and quantifying technical and commercial benefits. The role collaborates with R&D, product management, operations, and manufacturing teams while monitoring industry and regulatory developments.

Develops and scales molten oxide electrolysis processes for low-emission steel production. The role designs and executes pilot-scale experiments, improves process parameters and flow diagrams, analyzes experimental results, and communicates findings across R&D and operations teams. Requires strong electrochemistry and chemical engineering expertise, materials characterization experience, and proficiency with technical software. The position involves international travel, pilot plant and laboratory work, and exposure to hazardous chemicals and high temperatures.

Develop and own solidification physics for high-temperature investment castings: predict and control mushy-zone feeding, shrinkage, porosity, and grain structure; design processes and custom foundry hardware; develop thermal/solidification simulations; perform root-cause analysis; transition processes to qualified production and collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers.

Develop and optimize process models and techno-economic analyses for direct air capture demo and production facilities. Translate Aspen models into equipment sizing, cost estimates, process documentation, and vendor-ready specifications. Refine heat and mass balances, evaluate operating scenarios, support equipment selection, and identify energy, capital, and operating cost reductions. Collaborate with engineering, R&D, project management, vendors, and external design firms while presenting technical and financial findings to leadership, investors, and stakeholders.

Lead advanced process engineering for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment projects. Responsibilities include process design, modeling using BioWin, Sumo, or GPS-X, technical reviews, client workshops, pilot studies, lifecycle cost analyses, facility startups, troubleshooting, proposals, and mentoring junior engineers. The role also involves evaluating emerging treatment technologies, collaborating with project teams and equipment manufacturers, supporting business development, and participating in professional organizations.

Develops and maintains account and data flows, workflows, reporting, standard operating procedures, and process improvements. Leads and trains team members, audits processes, troubleshoots application issues, reviews peer work, and serves as a subject matter expert and liaison across executive, business, operations, and engineering departments. The role requires advanced FACs or Artiva knowledge, strong analytical and communication skills, and consistent onsite attendance.

Leads process engineering design for complex industrial manufacturing projects, including calculations, modeling, drawings, specifications, compliance reviews, construction support, proposals, and status reporting. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, mentors junior staff, performs field work, and supports pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, battery, solar, and other advanced manufacturing facilities.

Lead process engineering design and execution for mining, mineral processing, material handling, and heavy industrial facilities. Develop PFDs, P&IDs, calculations, specifications, and equipment designs; coordinate multidisciplinary teams; oversee quality, safety, commissioning, and client expectations. Support proposals, business development, client relationships, conferences, and project pursuits. Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards and best practices. Regular travel to offices, project sites, and industrial facilities is expected.

Develops and commissions PLC-based process control systems for industrial and food and beverage manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include controls hardware specification, electrical documentation review, functional descriptions, PLC programming, instrumentation and control loop design, onsite I/O checks, commissioning, maintenance support, and operator training. The role collaborates with clients, vendors, electrical designers, process engineers, and project managers, with up to 25% travel for customer startups.

Provides technical ownership and leadership for wafer-level MEMS capping processes in high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. Drives continuous improvement, yield optimization, productivity and cost improvements, root cause analysis, corrective actions, process standards, and KPI performance. Reviews SPC and CPK data, develops new capabilities, collaborates across equipment and manufacturing teams, and mentors engineers and technicians.

Provides technical leadership for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment. Owns process modules, improves yield, throughput, cycle time, quality, reliability, and cost, and leads investigations using structured root-cause methods. Develops and transfers new processes, maintains specifications and control plans, applies SPC and DOE, and mentors engineers and technicians while coordinating cross-functional manufacturing, quality, equipment, facilities, and development teams.

Develop and optimize clinical production processes for medical imaging analysts. Establish operational metrics, design scalable workflows, and drive continuous improvement while collaborating with 3D CT analysts, Clinical QA, Software QA, and Product Management. Support quality, compliance, and clinical operations as the company scales and commercializes its software-as-a-medical-device products.

Own CNC process development and design machining workflows, integrate automation systems, optimize toolpaths, collaborate across teams, and lead yield improvement efforts.

This role involves SMT assembly process engineering, including tooling design, automation programming, and manufacturing oversight to ensure high reliability standards.

Designs process-mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including equipment, piping, pumping, hydraulics, aeration, and pipe supports. Develops calculations, specifications, drawings, and BIM models; coordinates interdisciplinary design teams; reviews construction submittals; responds to contractor inquiries; and performs site observations. The role also supports construction phases, manages design tasks, and may mentor less experienced staff.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

Process Engineer responsible for semiconductor fabrication, thin film processes, mechanical design, and Statistical Process Control with a focus on improving chip yield.

Lead advanced microelectronics assembly processes, oversee cleanroom operations, ensure quality compliance, and train new employees. Engage in problem-solving for product engineering.

The Senior Process Engineer determines operational parameters, interacts with customers and marketing, conducts tool demonstrations, and identifies new tool applications while maintaining documentation and performance metrics.