Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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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EMC Validation Support Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

. • Partnering with EMC Test Engineers to oversee validation activities and track progress, ensuring deadlines are met. • Compiling detailed validation reports and providing regular progress updates...

Mechanical (Thermal) Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

We are a community of engineers looking for an enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer to join the tight-knit group....

Digital Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

The Digital Design Engineer will contribute to the design, implementation, and verification of the world's most energy-efficient, general-purpose processor....

Staff AI Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Junior and Principal AI Engineers and our Manufacturing Engineering business partners....

Principal Hardware Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Knowledge of high-volume silicon (SoCs, GPUs, or FPGAs), compute, storage, and/or networking design, manufacturing, and deployment....

Staff RF/MS IC Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Responsibilities MaxLinear is seeking a Staff RF/MS IC Design Engineer to join our growing team....

Principal RF/MS IC Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Responsibilities MaxLinear is seeking a Principal RF/MS IC Design Engineer to join our growing team....

Senior Service Engineer, Propulsion

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: A safety-first mindset Preferred MSc or BSc in Mechanical Engineering or Marine Engineering, or equivalent work experience Experience with many...

Materials Engineer (Level II)

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Working side by side with design, manufacturing, and quality engineers, you'll use your education, experience and growing expertise to develop and evaluate new and innovative technology to survive in...

Critical Environment Field Service Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Additional or Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field...

06 - Associate Engineer, Software

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Associate Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development...

Product Design Engineer, Advanced Product Team

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Product Development Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for the mechanical design, development, and quality of consumer electronic products....

SOC Physical Design Engineer, Hardware Compute Group

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Physical Design Engineer to continue to innovate on behalf of our customers....

Senior Optical Engineer, DOT Hardware

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Work with external vendors, suppliers, and contract manufactures to broaden and optimize design and manufacturing space....

Hardware Engineer - Interconnects, Annapurna Labs

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Basic Qualifications - Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures - Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related...

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Engineers in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.7%
Master's Degree
32.1%
Associate's Degree
7.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.2%
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 Santa Cruz, 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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