Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Also called: Biofuels Technology Managers
Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.
Also called: Analytical Research Program Manager, Biodiesel Division Manager, Biodiesel Engineering Manager, Biodiesel Product Development Manager, Biodiesel Product Manager, Biodiesel Technology Development Manager
Median pay
$171,270
Pay for the broader BLS group “Architectural and Engineering Managers”
Pay range (10th–90th)
$120,810 – $262,760
People employed
220,260
Whole BLS group
Holland code
IER
Investigative · Enterprising · Realistic
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
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Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers pay by state
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What biofuels/biodiesel technology and product development managers do
- 01Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.
- 02Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.
- 03Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
- 04Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.
- 05Propose new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.
- 06Conduct experiments on biomass or pretreatment technologies.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Engineering and Technology
- Mathematics
- Production and Processing
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs a bachelor's degree (O*NET Job Zone 4).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: over 3 months, up to and including 6 months.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
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Career changes
Change from biofuels/biodiesel technology and product development managers
- Chemical Engineers85% · —
- Water/Wastewater Engineers83% · group pay
- Biofuels Production Managers82% · group pay
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar81% · group pay
- Industrial Engineers80% · —
Change into biofuels/biodiesel technology and product development managers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Chemical Engineers85% · $125,040
- Food Scientists and Technologists84% · $88,720
- Fuel Cell Engineers84% · $104,110
- Nuclear Engineers84% · $133,970
- Agricultural Engineers83% · $98,590
Majors that lead here
- Architecture
- Architectural Design
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture
- Interior Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Engineering, General
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
- Astronautical Engineering
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.