Engineer Jobs in San Jose, 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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Integrated Circuit Package Design Engineer

  • Google
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • moments ago

Experience in chip package substrate layout, optimization, design verification, design for manufacturability (DFM) and taping out for production. Experience in design automation and scripting....

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Principal Signal and Power Integrity Engineer

  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

The Compute Silicon & Manufacturing Engineering (CSME) organization within SCHIE is responsible for design, development, manufacturing and packaging of Microsoft's state-of-the-art computer chips, notably...

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IC Package Mechanical FEA Engineer (R&D)

  • Broadcom Corporation
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 4 hours ago

in FEA modeling or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or similar field and 6+ years of experience in FEA modeling or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or similar field and 3+ years of experience in FEA...

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Mechanical Design Verification Test Engineers

  • PTEC Solutions Inc
  • Morgan Hill, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Morgan Hill, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

Mechanical Design Verification Test Engineers $158,995.00 per year PTEC Solutions Inc. located in Morgan Hill, CA seeks Mechanical Design Verification Test Engineers....

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Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

  • Manpower Engineering
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Our client, a leading organization in autonomous mobility, is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to join their team....

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Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

  • Manpower
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Our client, a leading organization in autonomous mobility, is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to join their team....

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R&D, Instruments & Accessories Engineer

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: Employer will accept a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field and 1 year of experience in the job offered or in a R&D Engineer-related...

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Data Center Mechanical Cooling Engineer

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

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering. 5 years of experience...

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Analytics Engineer II, Product Development

  • Rivian
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mathematics, or another quantitative field 0-4 years of experience building...

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11 - Senior Staff Engineer, Systems/Applications Design

  • Celestica
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale...

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Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Introduction We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer....

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Software - Optical Imaging Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME)

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

Amazon's Devices Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer who will lead Optical AI & Algorithm development and integration into automated manufacturing...

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Systems Integration Engineer II, Automated Drive Integration

  • Rivian
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Engineering, or a related field Understanding of automotive hardware and software development concepts including continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) software development models Ability...

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Senior Layout Engineer MOSFET

  • Vishay Intertechnology, Inc..
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

Liaising with Quality Assurance in responding to customer inquiries, and with Design Engineers to coordinate the launch of new products....

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Sr Mechanisms Design Engineer

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5) Understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, and materials Experience with concept development, design, review, manufacture...

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Salary for Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Engineers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.6%
Master's Degree
32.1%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
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 Jose, 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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