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Last updated 16 July 2025
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Process Engineer job title

A great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimise your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialised, consider including the specialisation in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

  • Process Engineer
  • Senior Process Engineer
  • Process Engineer (Biotech Industry Experience Required)
  • Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Process Engineer Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conceptual design, feasibility study, preliminary and detailed design for buildings, pipelines or infrastructure works
  • Review drawings in 2D and 3D BIM
  • Prepare design calculations, specifications & support tender documentation works
  • Lead/support authorities consultation and submission
  • Manage technical, engineering as well as design related contractual matters
  • Support and help resolve any site technical difficulties & other issues that may arise

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Those in the process of applying PE(S) or CEng will have an advantage
  • Min 10 years of work experience in building/infrastructure projects
  • Familiar with local authorities/agencies submission works
  • Well verse in structural design with Euro code and other building control regulations
  • Site and Project Team management experience is an added advantage
  • Able to work independently and should also be a team player to meet project timeline
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Past experience working on water/wastewater projects will be an advantage

    Job Type: Permanent

    Salary: $8,000.00 $12,000.00 per month

    Benefits:
  • Health to Friday

    • Example 2

    A long-term opportunity for Process Engineers to work in a permanent full-time position with an established, multidisciplinary Australian Engineering Firm

  • Contribute to the success of projects, working in an environment of the highest quality standards
  • Friendly and supportive team, career progression
  • Salary Range - $120,000 - $150,000 per annum

    If you are a passionate engineer and love fostering client relationships and delivering high quality technical work, here is your opportunity to play a major role in the success of different projects.

    About the role:

    The position is for an enthusiastic Process Engineer who is passionate about technical excellence with a particular interest in renewable energy, or hydrogen sectors, mining & minerals, power generation & distribution, Oil & Gas, defence, or water treatment. It is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team within an established company.

    The role involves working in one of the specialised teams on projects of a variety of sizes and across the entire project lifecycle, allowing applicants to see their work grow from concept and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation.

    Key Responsibilities
  • Process design including developing design criteria, mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment sizing calculations, process control philosophies, and equipment and instrument datasheets
  • Technical communication in the form of memos/technical studies, as well as contributing to broader study reports
  • Process focal point ownership on small projects of all process deliverables, with opportunities in project engineering and project management
  • Proposal preparation and cost estimation
  • Participation in design reviews and risk workshops
  • Working collaboratively within multidiscipline teams

    About you:
  • Minimum 8 years of work experience in any industry
  • Bachelor or higher degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Metallurgy or equivalent
  • Good Communicator, technical, with an ability to coach young engineers
  • Ability to work across multiple industries, adaptable
  • Ability to work in the FEED/ detailed design space/ commissioning
  • High Energy, able to influence outcomes
  • RPEQ Certified
  • Experience in a consultancy role (desirable not essential)

    If this sounds like you apply now. For more information contact us on 03 9832 8100

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $120,000.00 $150,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Work (Required)

    • Example 3

    The Company

    Finisar Australia is one of Australia's high-tech manufacturing superstars. As the world's leading developer and manufacturer of Wavelength Selective Switches (WSS) and Optical Channel Monitors for optical communications networks, we have, over the past decade, invented, built and exported over a billion dollars worth of WSS and related products out of our Sydney facility. We also design and manufacture a broad family of cutting-edge optical instrumentation products, all developed in Australia.

    The Position

    We have the opportunity for an optical process engineer to join our instrumentation product development team. In this role you will be writing software, testing and troubleshooting devices for measuring the optical spectrum transmitted by optical fibres. You will be working with expert electronics, optical and software designers.

    Key Responsibilities

  • As part of R&D: Design next generation test instruments.
  • Design advanced manufacturing systems for production transfer.
  • Improve current test systems to increase production yield.
  • Liaising with production facilities in Sydney and overseas.

    Essential Education and Experience

  • Degree in science, or optical engineering or equivalent experience
  • Strong programming skills
  • Strong communications skills including writing skills (Spoken Mandarin is an advantage)
  • Good mathematical skills
  • Strong understanding of basic optical and physical principles

    Desirable

  • Knowledge of LabVIEW and Python
  • Industry experience

    If you are looking to work for a leader in a hi-tech industry with a down-to-earth yet professional environment, then this is the job for you!

    We offer a competitive salary. Finisar is a listed US company trading on Nasdaq under the symbol FNSR.

    The right to work in Australia is essential

    Finisar IS AN EQUAL Opportunity Employer

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    COVID-19 considerations:
    - Daily temperature checks for all staff using thermal scanners at entry points - Covid cleaner onsite Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm - Masks in meetings and clean rooms - Observing social distancing and square metre rules - Onsite Rapid Antigen Testing available

    Work (Preferred)

    • Example 4

    Manufacturing Process Engineer - Cable and Wire industry - Australian Manufacturing

    About our Company

    For over 43 years, we are a proud Australian Cable Manufacturer, providing customized, high quality, innovative and unique cable and engineered solutions. We employ local workforce that manufacture the best product both in quality and in service.

    About your new role

    We are looking for a suitably qualified Manufacturing Process Engineerto support ourManufacturingoperations at our Port Melbourne facility and Head Office.

    Reporting to the General Manager - Operations, you will be responsible for

  • Meeting with production managers to assess existing processes.
  • Drafting process ideas to reduce costs and improve production rates.
  • Designing and testing process upgrades and new process systems.
  • Ensuring processes comply with safety and quality standards.
  • Performing process simulations and troubleshooting issues.
  • Developing routines and best practices to ensure product quality.
  • Providing the Production Manager with process documents and standard operating procedures.
  • Providing manufacturing support - Carry out continuous improvement activities on existing machines and processes.
  • Work with Production Operators to provide solutions technical manufacturing issues.
  • Assist with investigating and analysis on NCR s and conduct risk assessments.
  • Developing technical documentation including SOPs.
  • Supplier management - Liaising with suppliers as and when required, including supplier sourcing, assessment, and qualification.
  • Identify, scope, and supervise minor plant upgrades / projects.
  • Assisting Production Managers to ensure that all manufacturing activities are compliant to ISO.

    About you -

    To be successful in the role you will be a good problem solver who loves to roll up their sleeves and work as part of a team. You must have:

  • Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with minimum 5 years work experience.
  • Availability to travel internationally to meet with other Tricab manufacturing sites and equipment suppliers.
  • Experience in cable industry will be highly desirable but not essential.
  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Team Player with an ability to interact at all levels.
  • Experience with process simulations and standard operating procedures.
  • High-level knowledge of process engineering software systems.
  • Experience working with CAD and AutoCAD.
  • Analytical thinker.
  • Ability to project manage.

    Salary Range 75k to 85k

    Benefits you can enjoy -

    You will have the freedom to think outside the box and the opportunity to implement new ideas. Attractive remuneration package is on offer for the right candidate. We offer a range of benefits including 1.5% additional superannuation, ambulance cover and a range of wellbeing programs.

    Application -For a confidential discussion, or to apply - please submit your cover letter and resume.

    Only successful candidates will be contacted.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $75,000.00 $85,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Port Melbourne, VIC 3207: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work (Required)

    • Example 5

  • Brand new mine with a long life; cutting-edge mineral processing technology
  • Supportive team and career growth opportunity
  • 8:6 FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Gascoyne region

    Step up to a career in critical minerals with Strandline Resources. ASX listed and with an exciting pipeline of growth projects across Australia and Tanzania, we are producing critical minerals - zircon, titanium, and rare earths - essential for everyday life. We are enriching the communities in which we live and operate. And we are doing it safely and sustainably.

    As part of our rapid growth trajectory, we are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineerto join our Operations team.

    This role will commence on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO from Gascoyne region.

    Our role

  • Deliver technical support and advice to stakeholders to ensure a successful ramp-up of the processing plants
  • Assist in the development of the training packages, priority operating systems and procedures and the subsequent roll out to the operations and technical teams to ensure personnel are trained and competent
  • Ensure Metallurgical Technicians and Laboratory personnel support ramp-up activities.
  • Deliver unrelenting proactive safety leadership
  • Cultivate the target culture and Strandline values throughout workforce
  • Provide technical support to ensure business KPIs in safety, production and costs achieved
  • Monitor and report on the processing plants metallurgical performance
  • Undertake metallurgical test work and projects to ensure processing plants meet business objectives
  • Take corrective actions as required to meet or beat established metallurgical targets
  • Proactively engage with stakeholders to ensure performance of processing plants is optimised
  • Provide support for accurate and timely metallurgical accounting and production reporting
  • Deputise for Processing Technical Superintendent as required
  • Ensure met and lab technicians are mentored and coached
  • Assist in developing / maintaining a full metallurgical accounting and reconciliation model.
  • Evaluate operational risks and opportunities and ensure implementation of mitigation strategies
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to embedding an inclusive and high performing team culture

    About you

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing, or other relevant tertiary degree
  • Experience in minerals processing plants
  • Experience in mineral sands is viewed favourably
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve positive step changes with plant improvements

    Our commitment to you

  • Dynamic, responsive and with a can-do attitude - we find ways to make things happen together
  • Encouraging an energetic, pro-activeand courageous approach, we celebrate success as we go
  • As we grow, you ll grow with us. Step up, build new skills, innovate, aim high and challenge yourself. We support your development
  • We live our values every day. Trust, Courage, Respect, Excellence, and Integrity underpin who we are and how we work. From the Perth office to Coburn and Tanzania, we are one team

    This is an exciting time to join an emerging mineral sands producer and be instrumental in the successful operations of a world-scale greenfield project with opportunity for career development and progression.

    Our recruitment and selection process includes reference checks and verification of working rights in Australia. Preferred candidates are required to return a satisfactory National Police Clearance and complete a pre-start Medical.

    This will be a site-based role on the project site in the Shire of Shark Bay, WA on an industry standard family friendly roster.

    Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.

    Apply online now. Please note we will be in contact if your application is successfully moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $150,000.00 $170,000.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Shift work



    Application Question(s):
  • Mineral sands experience?

    Experience:
  • site based processing plant: 7 years (Required)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Australian Drivers licence (Required)

    Work Authorisation:
  • Australia (Required)


    Work Location: In Start Date: 01/09/2023
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    Process Engineer job summary

    A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

    Example of a Process Engineer job summary

    Our biotech firm is searching for an experienced Process Engineer who can analyse business methods and find efficient alternatives. The Process Engineer will be responsible for delivering regular recommendations on how to maintain staff levels and lower costs, while meeting all of the quality standards set forth by the company and government regulations. The successful candidate will work side-by-side with the management staff to discover inefficiencies in business processes and then determine the best ways to bring our business methods in line with our financial goals.

    Process Engineer responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.

    • Analyse work flows within and across all departments to determine how the entire company can work better together
    • Review the KPI monitoring systems and determine ways to improve their ability to maintain company operations
    • Create an analytical process that justifies business decisions
    • Analyse capital expenditures and project designs to help find ways to cut costs
    • Maintain an updated outlook on all associated business costs and deliver a quarterly report on pertinent industry trends to the management team

    Process Engineer qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • Bachelor of Engineering or similar degree required (Master preferred)
    • 5+ years in quality or business process engineering
    • Impeccable math and statistical analysis skills
    • Excellent eye for detail
    • Proven history in improving supply chain efficiency
    • Must be comfortable with integrating new technology into an existing business environment

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