Process Engineer (General)
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
At a Glance
Process Engineer (General) earns an average of $80,000/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 4.5–5.3 years. Top skills: Process Engineering, Process Development, Chemical Engineering.
$80,000/yr
Bachelor's degree
4.5–5.3 years
25
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Chemical Engineers
Median Wage
$121,860/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Process Engineering
Process Development
Chemical Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Statistical Process Controls
Electrical Engineering
Process Improvement
Materials Science
Good Manufacturing Practices
Quality Improvement
Six Sigma Methodology
Project Management
Cost Reduction
Process Control
Biochemistry
Industrial Engineering
Common Skills (12)
Operations
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Problem Solving
Planning
Reliability
Management
Communication
Leadership
Interpersonal Communications
Coordinating
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