Research and Development Engineer Jobs in Washington

A Research and Development (R&D) Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for creating and implementing new technologies, processes, and equipment to enhance production efficiency, quality and safety. They conduct extensive research, perform simulations and experiments, and analyze data to develop innovative solutions or improvements to existing manufacturing systems. R&D Engineers work closely with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects, from conceptualization to production. They also ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Important skills for an R&D Engineer include a strong foundation in engineering principles, proficiency in using relevant software and technology, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team. They should also possess excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and attention to detail. Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) can be beneficial, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field is typically required. Prior roles that could lead to an R&D Engineer position in the manufacturing engineering industry may include roles as a Manufacturing Engineer, a Process Engineer, or a Design Engineer.

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Research Engineer 2 - Hardware and Software Design (Temporary)

  • University of Washington
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 hours ago

Research Sponsors/Stakeholders: NIH, Helmsley Foundation, UW Dept of Mechanical Engineering and UW Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics....

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Hardware Development Engineer II, AWS Mainstream Compute

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

What you will do: As a member of the Server Hardware Engineering team you will own and lead the design and development of server products utilizing a wide range of design and manufacturing partners....

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Amazon Leo Senior Network Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Enterprise Network Infrastructure

  • Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 18 days ago

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and weve designed the system...

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System Development Engineer, Dev Test & Integration Team

  • Amazon.com, Inc.
  • Redmond, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 18 days ago

You will work with design and manufacturing teams to specify test equipment requirements, develop test plans, and execute test campaigns to support development and production test initiatives....

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Hardware Research Engineer: Meta Robotics Studio

  • Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • Redmond, WA
  • 20 days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 20 days ago

element analysis: structural and modal....

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Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer, Thermal & Mechanical

  • Amazon
  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 21 days ago

Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent - 7 years experience in thermal and mechanical design of server technologies or equivalent technology Preferred Qualifications...

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Hardware Development Engineer - Wire Harness, Amazon Leo

  • Amazon
  • Redmond, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of SolidWorks simulation or Ansys Finite Element analysis tools - Experience in the design of complex mechanical products and equipment at volume - Master's degree...

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Hardware Development Engineer (Starlink)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Redmond, WA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 60+ days ago

engineering, industrial engineering, materials science, manufacturing engineering, or other engineering discipline 1+ years of professional experience in at least one of the following areas: manufacturing...

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Sr R&D Engineer

  • Jeld-Wen
  • Spokane, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 90+ days ago

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Sr R&D Engineer to join our growing team....

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Systems Development Engineer, Manufacturing Test Infrastructure, Project Kuiper

  • Amazon
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Candidate will need to use data analysis to identify opportunities to optimize provisioning and testing processes and partner with design engineering, software teams, and Contract Manufacturer site...

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Amazon Leo Network Development Engineer, Amazon Leo Enterprise Network Infrastructure

  • Amazon
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 90+ days ago

Amazon Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and weve designed the system...

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Hardware Development Engineer, PCBA Manufacturing (Starlink)

  • Space Exploration Technologies
  • Redmond, WA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Redmond, WA
  • 90+ days ago

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the...

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Salary for Research and Development Engineer Jobs in Washington

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Research and Development Engineers in Washington offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.7%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Doctorate Degree
12.2%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
1.4%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research and Development Engineers in Washington
2-4 years
42.5%
8-10 years
16.8%
4-6 years
15.3%
1-2 years
8.9%
Less than 1 year
6.1%
6-8 years
5.8%
10+ years
4.6%



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