Chief Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

In the Manufacturing Engineering industry, a Chief Engineer is responsible for managing all engineering-related operations. This includes overseeing the design, development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems. They provide technical leadership and support, ensuring that all processes and techniques used in manufacturing are effective and efficient. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for identifying areas for improvement or innovation, and leading teams to implement these changes. They ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, and play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Important skills for a Chief Engineer include strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and project management expertise. They should also have proficiency in using engineering software and a good understanding of manufacturing processes and principles. Relevant certifications may include a Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), or Certified Automation Professional (CAP). Prior to becoming a Chief Engineer, a person may have roles as a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Engineering Manager. These positions provide opportunities to gain the necessary experience in design and development, team management, and strategic decision-making.

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Principal Engineer, Cloud Software

  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (11 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

leadership role providing technical mentorship to small teams Proven track record of technical leadership on development of scalable and resilient cloud-software demonstrating customer obsession, ownership...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

You willresearches, develops, designs, tests, evaluates, and documents mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems, applying principles and techniques of mechanical engineering....

Sr. Java Full Stack Developer Lead Engineer

  • San Leandro, CA (23 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • San Leandro, CA (23 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Job Title: Sr. Java Full Stack Developer Lead Engineer Location: San Leandro, CA (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months to 1 Year Job Description: We are seeking Senior Java Full Stack Developer for a...

Engineering Supervisor (Hotel Maintenance)

  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (10 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Potential Career Path Chief Engineer Area Chief Engineer Regional Director of Engineering Essential Job Functions Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and...

Principal Engineer/Architect - Public Works

  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center...

Senior Engineer, Compression System Aerodynamics

  • San Mateo, CA (20 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA (20 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Own the aerodynamic and mechanical design of axial compressor stages from clean-sheet to flight-ready hardware Run blade design trade studies across a wide operating envelope, balancing...

AIML - Senior Engineering Manager, Personal Search

  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Mar 28, 2025 Role Number: 200592089 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we...

Senior Engineer, Product Engineering (Mfg.)

  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Interface with design, process, test, reliability, and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems....

Head of Engineering

  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About Us: Hippocratic AI has developed a safety-focused Large Language Model (LLM) for healthcare. The company believes that a safe LLM can dramatically improve healthcare accessibility and health...

Senior Production Engineer

  • Moffett Field, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Moffett Field, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Yahoo Mail is the ultimate consumer inbox with hundreds of millions of users. It's the best way to access your email and stay organized from a computer, phone or tablet. With its beautiful design...

Head of Engineering

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 3 days ago

Head of Engineering San Francisco (Onsite 5x a week - SoMa) $225-300k base FutureTech Recruitment is partnered with a $12M+ funded AI Integration Start-Up based in San Francisco. They're enabling...

Principal Engineer, Simulation Software (R2554)

  • Campbell, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or similar degree, or equivalent practical experience Demonstrated problem solving skills by applying a scientific approach Offer fast, efficient, effective...

Principal Engineer - Software Development

  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Principal Engineer - Software DevelopmentXperi invents, develops and delivers technologies that create extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of people around the...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications: 5 + years experience Mechanical Design experience Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering P.E. prefered but not required Design-Build Experience in a variety of xommercial and industrial...

Pre - Silicon Verification Technical Lead Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 days ago

AMD together we advance_ THE ROLE: Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG) seeks a Pre-Silicon Verification Engineer to provide technical leadership and expertise in the verification of high-speed...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Sunnyvale, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chief Engineers in Sunnyvale, CA
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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