Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

An Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry primarily focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes. They design, implement, monitor, and maintain manufacturing systems and equipment. Engineers in this field are involved in the creation and production of a wide range of products, from vehicles to household appliances. They often work closely with other professionals such as designers and quality control specialists, to ensure that the manufacturing process is as efficient as possible and adheres to safety standards and regulations.

To be successful in this role, an engineer should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems and machinery. Proficiency in CAD software and other industry-related software is typically required. A bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field is usually necessary, and certification from professional bodies, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), can enhance job prospects. Prior to becoming an Engineer, a person could hold job roles such as a Production Technician, Process Engineer, or Quality Control Analyst.

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Supplier Technical Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago

We are looking for a Supplier Technical Engineer (STE) to join the Investment Castings Supply Chain....

Development Weld Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 hours ago

Welding/Innovation Engineer at Harbor Drive, San Diego, works with cross-functional engineering and support groups in order to achieve production requirements, as well product problem resolution for...

Optical Sensing HW - Sensing System HW Engineer - EE

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 hours ago

The Optical Sensing team is looking for electrical engineers who knows analog, has board-level design experience and is a hard-working go-getter....

Water Resource Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

The Opportunity Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for a Staff Engineer position within the Water & Environment Team....

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Wireless Communication and DSP Engineer, Wireless Systems

  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 2 days ago

As a Systems Engineer, this role is primarily responsible for the design, development and integration of Ka band and S/C band communication payload and customer terminal systems....

Civil Design Engineer

  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We have full computer aided design and drafting capabilities....

Senior Overhead Transmission Engineer - Kiewit Power Delivery Engineering

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field At least 10 years experience designing and engineering transmission lines between...

Embedded Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities...

Senior ATE Dev Engineer- Silicon RF ATE, Project Kuiper Silicon Team

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Senior ATE Dev Engineer- Silicon RF ATE, Project Kuiper Silicon Team Job ID: 2966525 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC DESCRIPTION Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation...

Component Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

engineering support Understanding/interpreting existing electrical and general engineering documentation Cooperating with vendors/manufacturing team to find optimum Design for Manufacturing solutions...

Healthcare Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

Examples of acceptable engineering and architectural degrees include, but are not limited to: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture...

Platform Operations Engineer - REMOTE

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

(Azure highly desirable) Develop internal tools and scripts to support product engineers....

Senior Staff Quality Engineer, Continuous Improvement

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

Works with all MMS functions to drive CI projects beyond QA/Ops, e.g., Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Design Assurance, Program Management and Regulatory...

Packaging Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes....

Hydraulics Engineer

  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with mechanisms and propulsion systems (highly desirable)....

Demographic Data for San Diego, CA

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Salary for Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Engineers in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.9%
Master's Degree
32.0%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.9%
High School or GED
2.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Engineers in San Diego, CA
1-2 years
30.8%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
15.4%
2-4 years
11.5%
4-6 years
11.5%
8-10 years
7.7%
6-8 years
3.8%



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