PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERS
(BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION)

• THE JOB
• COMPENSATION
• REQUIREMENTS
• OCCUPATIONAL CODES
  
  

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERS (BIOTECHNOLOGY: MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION)
California Occupational Guide Number 2007 (part)
Interest Area:  Emerging Occupations
1996

THE JOB

Process Development Engineers design, develop, modify and 
enhance existing manufactured products and manufacturing processes.  Specific
tasks vary depending on the type of process under consideration, for 
example, assignments may involve electrical, mechanical, or chemical 
engineering.  Engineers may be responsible for contacts with outside vendors 
and for the administration of contracts.

COMPENSATION

$25,000 to $53,000 per year

REQUIREMENTS

Skills/Knowledge

   Ability to suggest and develop improvements to the production system.
   Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standard operating 
     procedures.


Training/Requirements

   BS or MS degree in the biosciences or in electrical, mechanical, or 
     chemical engineering.

OCCUPATIONAL CODES

DOT:
Chemical Engineer, 008.061-018
Electrical Engineer, 003.061-010
Mechanical Engineer,  007.061-014

OES:
Chemical Engineers, 221140
Electrical Engineers, 221260
Mechanical Engineers, 221350



Source:  State of California, Employment Development Department,
         Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
         (916)  262-2162

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