As a process engineer, you are responsible for the planning, development and optimization of production processes, including the analysis of existing processes, the identification of improvement potentials and the implementation of measures to increase efficiency.
In Germany, the average monthly salary for a process engineer is about EUR 103.3. The salary range ranges from EUR 1.520 to EUR 5.270 per month. On an annual basis, men earn an average salary of EUR 42.20, while women earn an average of EUR 40.140. Especially in Munich, the total annual salary for a process engineer is about EUR 65.162. Generally, the average gross salary can be up to EUR 77.915.
In order to work as a process engineer, you usually need to have completed studies in engineering sciences, such as mechanical engineering, process engineering or chemical engineering.
Process engineers have a wide range of career opportunities. They can develop within a company, for example in senior positions or in project management. There is also the possibility of specializing in certain industries, such as the automotive industry or the chemical industry.