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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Senior Principal Engineer, Hardware Application Engineering Board & System Design

  • Marvell
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

About Marvell Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our...

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Principal Engineer, Messaging, Platforms and Devices

  • Google
  • Mountain View, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. 15 years of experience in engineering, including experience with cross-functional...

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Principal Engineer, Streamling Analytics

  • Google
  • Mountain View, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (2 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience 15 years of professional experience in engineering Preferred...

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AI Technical Project Lead/Engineer - SFL Scientific

  • Deloitte
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Position Summary Our Deloitte Strategy & Transactions team helps guide clients through their most critical moments and transformational initiatives. From strategy to execution, this team delivers...

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Principal Engineer

  • Zoom
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position What you can expect Zoom is seeking a Principal Engineer to help advance the reliability and operational maturity of our DevOps teams....

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Engineer Sr, Mfg Waferfab

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

, engineering change order, statistical process control (SPC)/analysis/report, work instruction, corrective action, high-level production training, manufacturing execution system (MES), process flow...

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Principal Engineer, Health (Search Vertical)

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience. 15 years of experience in software development and with data structures and algorithms. 10 years of...

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Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Zoox
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 2 days ago

At Zoox, our Logistics team enables seamless, scalable, and efficient material flow across the supply chain, ensuring the timely delivery of components critical to vehicle manufacturing and...

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Principal Engineer

  • Vishay Intertechnology, Inc..
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (7 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Defining, implementing and/or maintaining R D strategy, guidelines, systems and services for VISHAY Aligning and ensuring implementation of R D budgets, monitors R D programs, and allocates...

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Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field required....

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Lead Engineer, Front-End (E-commerce)

  • Blackhawk Network, Inc.
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 3 days ago

About Blackhawk Network Today, through BHN's single global platform, businesses of all kinds can tap into the world's largest network of branded payment solutions. BHN helps businesses grow...

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Senior Principal Engineer, Product Software (Network Platform)

  • Equinix
  • Redwood City, CA (13 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (13 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Senior Principal Engineer, Product Software (Network Platform) Equinix 4.7 ( ) Multiple Locations (Remote) for later Why you should apply for a job to Equinix : Ranked as one of the 4.7/5 in...

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Lead Engineer - AI Trust & Governance

  • Salesforce.com, Inc.
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (8 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 4 days ago

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. Job Category Software Engineering Job Details...

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Optical Systems Principal Engineer

  • Marvell
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (4 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 6 days ago

About Marvell Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our...

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Lead Engineer, Computational Knowledge Graph

  • Avathon
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (19 miles from Sunnyvale, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are & Why Join Us Avathon is the leading Industrial AI autonomy platform, helping customers across heavy industries -- energy, mining, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and logistics --...

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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
35.0%
Doctorate Degree
6.7%
Associate's Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
High School or GED
1.5%
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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