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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Components Engineer

  • Tustin, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tustin, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Support component engineering team to implement multi-sourcing in our design, manufacturing flows and drive part life cycle maintenance....

Exteriors, Design & Release Engineer II

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 hour ago

We’re looking for a highly motivated, multi-disciplined mechanical design & release engineer to help us design and develop Exterior components on current and future Rivian Models....

Electrical Design Engineer (Embedded Firmware)

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Desired: Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with experience in embedded firmware development area....

Mechanism Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago

RESPONSIBILITIES The minimum requirements we seek: Currently studying Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field Experience with Catia V5/6, 3DX and or other CAD packages Experience...

Vehicle Structures Architecture Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Knowledge of subframe structures systems design, manufacturing, and assembly processes Good time management and organizational skills Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, detail-oriented and highly...

Senior Technical Staff Engineer - Test

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Staff Test Engineer to join our Operation Test Engineering team....

Engineer - Complaints Technical Investigator

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 2 hours ago

In this vital role you will conduct forensic and technical evaluations of product complaint units for Standard and Advanced complaint investigations associated with product design, manufacturing and...

Structural Engineer

  • Oxnard, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 2 hours ago

: Bachelor's degree from a STEM program with 2 years of engineering experience in finite element analysis and closed-form analysis Demonstrated experience with FEA analysis, preferably FEMAP/NASTRAN...

Operations Engineer

  • Goleta, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Goleta, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other Engineering disciplines....

Associate Structural Analysis Engineer

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Element Analysis. 1+ years of experience with hand (classical) structural analysis....

Engineering (US) - Engineer - Software

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago

We are currently seeking a " Mechanical Engineering Technical Leader " for a contract role with one of our clients located in San Jose, CA....

Design Quality Engineers

  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Working knowledge of SolidWorks, other CAD-based programs (ie. basic dimensioning, tolerance stack analysis) is a plus....

Design Engineer Job

  • Carson, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas....

Stress Engineer, Methods and Allowables

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Strong understanding of Finite Element Analysis and classical hand calculation methods Composite Damage Tolerance experience Desired M.S. in relevant discipline 10+ years of working in small aircraft...

Senior Backend Engineer, Internal Software

  • Berkeley, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Berkeley, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Were looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who will drive improvements to data-intensive workflows, ensure platform reliability, and enable our engineers and scientists to build with speed, confidence...

Demographic Data for California

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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
4.1%
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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