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process engineer (m/f/d)

Process engineers: optimising technical processes

Process engineers are responsible for the technical processes in companies. They are actively involved in improvement projects as well as ensure their success and the optimisation of existing processes by applying their expertise.

These tasks involve extensive analyses, which are the basis for optimisation decisions. In addition to implementation and documentation, the tasks of process engineers often include the management of projects. Since the profession is relevant in almost all industries, there are many job advertisements for process engineers throughout Germany.

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Career opportunities for process engineers

An academic degree in engineering is a prerequisite for working as a process engineer. A successful career start can be achieved, for example, by specialising in process engineering and completing internships in a manufacturing company. As a rule, process engineers work in the chemical industry, the energy industry, process engineering and in plant construction companies. There are currently very good prospects in these labour markets. Find out about the individual fields for process engineers now!

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What does a process engineer do?

Process engineers have the task of working out procedures and concepts for improving technical processes in companies. They create process models that are then applied to the various processes. In this way, they check the efficiency and effectiveness of the individual processes and, if necessary, derive measures for process optimisation. There is always a need for optimisation when problems occur or a more effective production method becomes necessary.

The everyday work of process engineers includes extensive training on the measures developed. Often they are also responsible for a process team and coordinate its tasks. In addition, process engineers represent the entire improvement project before the management in their job.

✔ In summary, the following tasks can be noted:

✔ Development of procedures and concepts

✔ Creation and application of process models

✔Checking the efficiency and effectiveness of processes

✔ Deriving measures for process optimisation

✔ Training

✔ Representation of the improvement project to the management

Requirements for a process engineer

In the job of a process engineer, you need to know the structure, contents and application of the business system - and above all the contents of the assigned processes. Furthermore, you should be familiar with common project management systems and methods and master standards such as ISO 900x, CMMI or SPICE. In addition, experience in applied statistics, stochastics and rationalisation is important for everyday work. Due to the leadership responsibility in the profession, you need knowledge in coaching operational projects and the ability to communicate process content.

Important soft skills for everyday work are a great capacity for abstraction, an analytical way of thinking, independent work and the ability to motivate.

Required hard skills are for example:
Good knowledge of English
Experience with production processes and quality assurance
Determined and independent way of working
Ability to work in a team
Confident appearance
Understanding of data processing

Process engineer salary: What are the earnings like?

With an academic degree, process engineers can expect a high starting salary. Career starters earn an average of 45,000 euros per year.

On average, the gross annual salary is currently 53,900 euros.A senior engineer in project and process management receives up to 130,000 euros gross annually.

The salary also varies according to the federal state, in addition to professional experience.

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As a process engineer, you will be significantly involved in improvement projects in companies in various industries. You develop concepts to improve technical processes and work closely with the company's development departments.

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