Engineer Jobs in California

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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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

  • Middletown, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Middletown, CA
  • 4 days ago

Aided Design software....

Failure Analysis Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • moments ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • moments ago

As a Failure Analysis Engineer, you will be part of the quality and reliability group, performing failure analysis of ASIC products....

RTL design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description: Strong Logic Design, RTL coding (Verilog HDL) and debugging skills Analyze and resolve Lint, CDC and RDC issues in the design Understanding of low power design and validation...

Staff Vehicle Fluids Engineer, COPV's

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Working on-site at the factory means you're never far from the hardware, enabling rapid iteration and tight feedback loops across design and manufacturing....

Design Validation Engineer, Energy Storage

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. 5+ years of technical experience in test engineering or a related role....

Technical Operations Engineer - Maneuver Dominance NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 hours ago

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related discipline Hands-on professional experience working with developmental weapon or missile systems...

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 hours ago

ABOUT THE JOB: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Infrastructure Engineer to join our team....

Hardware Engineering and R&D - Hardware Design Engineer 5

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Hardware Engineering and R D - Hardware Design Engineer 5 Job#: 2079981 Job Description: Job Description: Typical Day in the Role Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to work on silicon...

HVAC Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Country: United States of America Location: CAC08: CCS - City of Industry, 2478 Peck Road, Peck Center Phase I, City Of Industry, CA, 90601 USA About this role: Step into a role where you don't...

Battery Algorithm and Model Calibration Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 8 hours ago

Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience Experience with battery cycling equipment such as Maccor, Arbin, Bio-logic...

The Boeing Company is looking for a Thermal Development Lab (TDL) Operations Engineer (Associate, Mid-Level or Senior) to join our team in El Segundo, CA....

Structural & Payload Design Engineer (Associates, Experienced, and Senior)

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Develops, maintains and modifies structural and interior payload system and component designs, using 3-D Computer Aided Design tools and/or other design methods, to provide product definition to other...

Wire Harness Design Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Wire Harness Design Engineer Client - Honda Location - Raymond, OHRate - 75KProvide Last four of SSNBirthday Key.......

Complete Seat Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 12 hours ago

Responsibilities Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience from Seating Tier-1 company or automotive OEMHands experience.......

Manufacturing Systems Analyst

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 12 hours ago

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space...

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Salary for Engineer Jobs in California

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 California 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 California
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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