Top Process Engineer Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

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

Leads Medtronic’s enterprise dip molding Center of Excellence, defining manufacturing technology strategies, standards, capability plans, and long-term roadmaps. Partners with R&D, manufacturing, quality, operations, and supply chain teams to optimize processes, improve yield, reduce defects, evaluate emerging technologies, conduct feasibility and proof-of-concept work, and deploy validated manufacturing capabilities across regulated production sites.

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.

Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve advanced ceramics manufacturing capabilities, yields, process flow, productivity, equipment efficiency, and workforce utilization. Applies Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies, supports technology transfers and mid-sized projects, analyzes process data, documents improvements, trains staff, and maintains safety standards. The role requires equipment analysis, process control, failure-mode analysis, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Develop and sustain dry etch processes for silicon-based MEMS technologies in R&D and high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include evaluating materials and applications, optimizing and controlling processes, conducting DOE and data analysis, resolving yield and defect issues, documenting improvements, transferring processes into production, and collaborating with engineering, operations, and equipment maintenance teams.

Improves manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing, automation, workflow improvements, data collection, and hands-on technical support. Leads Kaizen and continuous improvement projects, troubleshoots production issues, develops corrective actions, improves yields and efficiency, and supports quality and cost objectives. Collaborates cross-functionally, documents process requirements and equipment specifications, presents project results, and coaches teams in Lean Six Sigma methods.

The Senior Process Engineer leads small molecule manufacturing projects, manages design and execution, mentors staff, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Lead development and implementation of SOPs, KPIs, and statistical monitoring for beverage can and end manufacturing. Drive process improvement, material qualifications, consumable reduction, training, and Lean/Six Sigma projects across plants.

The Process Engineer will lead the design and implementation of manufacturing processes for oligonucleotide production, including equipment procurement, development of new unit operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Supports mechanical assembly readiness, process development, tooling and fixture design, manufacturing documentation, and production build execution for cryogenic and semiconductor test products. Reviews drawings and BOMs, develops work instructions, provides DFM feedback, resolves process and quality issues, supports ECOs and NPI, and drives Lean continuous improvement. Collaborates with engineering, quality, supply chain, and production teams to improve safety, efficiency, repeatability, and manufacturing capability.

Own process engineering for chocolate and confectionery innovation projects from technical brief through factory implementation. Translate recipes into process flows, equipment requirements, operating parameters, trial plans, and scale-up strategies. Lead factory trials, validation, commissioning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, process optimization, commercialization, shelf-life support, and technical documentation while collaborating with R&D, Culinary, Quality, Operations, Engineering, suppliers, and co-manufacturers.

The Staff PIC Process Development Engineer will lead the development and optimization of InP photonic integrated circuit fabrication processes for high-volume manufacturing, collaborate with teams, and provide technical leadership.

Scale and develop metallization processes to full production, oversee and improve manufacturing quality, lead complex problem-solving and process-improvement projects, support technology transfers and equipment qualification, maintain and troubleshoot automated/robotic equipment, collaborate with customers on technical requirements, and ensure safety while working on the production floor.

Run and optimize ALD thin-film processes on the TEPHRA cluster tool in a cleanroom R&D lab. Plan experiments, execute DOE, analyze ellipsometry and metrology data, document procedures and maintain equipment. Collaborate with scientists, technicians, and hardware engineers to transfer processes, evaluate hardware, and support safe, OSHA-compliant lab operations.

Monitor and optimize semiconductor etch tools and processes in the Poly/Nit area. Correlate process data, establish operating specifications, develop OCAPs, conduct experiments, reduce process variation, troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing issues, and support technical projects. The role also provides technician training, applies structured problem-solving methods, manages process data, communicates results to management, and collaborates with technical teams.

Monitor and optimize wet and strip etch processes, correlate process data, establish operating specifications, develop OCAPs, conduct experiments, reduce process variation, troubleshoot semiconductor equipment, lead problem-solving activities, train support personnel, and execute technical projects. The role also requires analyzing project results, providing process dispositions, communicating with management, and presenting technical reports.

The Senior Process Engineer manages projects in the Advanced Manufacturing sector, focusing on process systems, waste treatment, and ultrapure water systems, while leading and mentoring project teams.

Lead development, characterization, qualification and transfer of high-volume optoelectronic assembly processes. Design and run DOE, perform FMEA/RCCA, specify/procure equipment, design tooling, document processes, train technicians, and ensure successful manufacturing transfer and equipment maintenance.

Senior individual contributor leading development, optimization, and transfer of InP PIC and laser fabrication processes for high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include epitaxial design, process flow development, process integration, SPC and statistical analysis, FMEA and root-cause work, metrology strategy, fab execution with remote partners, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring.

Support and maintain PCB assembly manufacturing equipment (screen printers, pick & place, reflow, wave, selective soldering, AOI, 5DX). Troubleshoot/process-programming, evaluate solders/fluxes and new equipment, monitor aqueous/ionic testing, drive process improvements and capital projects, train operators, ensure EHS and ISO compliance, and prepare required reports.

Plan, develop, and execute process engineering tasks for federal industrial and manufacturing projects. Create PFDs/P&IDs, perform mass/energy balances and equipment sizing, support PHAs/HAZOPs, prepare specifications, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, assist construction/commissioning/startup, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety, compliance, and process optimization.

Develop and support technical automation solutions that streamline manual processes, improve efficiency, and reduce compliance risk. The role includes optimizing existing automations, troubleshooting, testing, and ensuring data integrity. The developer independently executes scoped automation projects, collaborates with engineers and business analysts, supports requirements refinement, contributes to agile team discussions, and provides guidance to junior colleagues and peers. Python development, data environments, APIs, databases, ETL/ELT processes, and automation platforms are central to the position.

The Process Engineer will develop and improve manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors, collaborating across teams to ensure safety and quality standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead end-to-end process lifecycle for energetic materials and solid rocket motor manufacturing, including development, scale-up, process qualification, SOPs, Lean/Six Sigma improvements, process controls, metrics, documentation, and mentoring junior staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Drive analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. Manage plant CAPEX projects from specification through commissioning. Support maintenance planning, supplier and HSE collaboration, equipment validation, troubleshooting, KPI analysis, corrective actions, and Quality Management System improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.