Design Engineer Jobs in Half Moon Bay, CA

A Design Engineer in the engineering industry is primarily responsible for researching and developing new ideas for products, systems or components, and creating both initial sketches and detailed design plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They liaise with clients, manufacturers, and other professionals to understand design requirements, ensure feasibility of design, and oversee the production process. Design Engineers also test prototypes, modify designs, and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Key skills for a Design Engineer include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, proficiency in CAD software, and robust knowledge of engineering principles. Additionally, good communication and collaboration skills are crucial for liaising with different stakeholders. A degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering field is typically required. Some employers may prefer candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Prior experience as a Junior Engineer, CAD Technician, or Mechanical Drafter can be beneficial stepping stones towards a career as a Design Engineer.

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Hardware Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

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Senior Staff ASIC Design Engineer, Neural Processor

  • Redwood City, CA (9 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (9 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

As Digital ASIC Design Engineer, you will be a key player in the ASIC R&D team....

Product Design Engineer L5

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for a Product Design Engineer to join the Snap Lab team at Snap Inc!...

RFIC Design Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As an RFIC design engineer, you will be at the center of this wireless SoC design group....

Product Design Engineer- Advanced Development

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Degree in Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field. Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CREO....

Powertrain Structures Design Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (14 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Powertrain Structures Design Engineer will be responsible for power unit case housing and structures design....

Principal Design Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a Principal Design Engineer to work in the dynamic Microsoft Artificial Intelligence System on Chip ( AISoC ) Silicon team....

NX Design Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Modeling, Electro-Mechanical Layouts Design of metals, sheet metal, machined enclosures DFM, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, FEA BOMs, Documentation Strong communication and teamwork skills Must be able...

Brakes Design Engineer

  • Newark, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, CA (20 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Brakes Design Engineer#25-69157 $48.99-$51.41 per hour Newark, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, an EV Manufacturer company, is looking for a Brakes Design Engineer for their Newark, CA location...

PD/Mechanical Validation & Design Engineer:

  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (22 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 4 days ago

PD/Mechanical Validation & Design Engineer: Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States Category: Multi Industry - HiTech Job ID: P-109609 widget: Full-Time Description Job Requirements Responsible...

Substrate Design Engineer

  • Saratoga, CA (24 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saratoga, CA (24 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications for the Substrate Design Engineer: 8+ years of experience in substrate layout design for advanced packaging....

CAD Engineer, Logic Equivalence & ECO

  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? Imagine the delight in knowing your efforts were critical in the...

Digital Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago

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Product Design Engineer - Battery

  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago

In this role, you will apply your mechanical design engineering skills to design a battery pack, optimizing across product development groups....

Senior Physical Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from Half Moon Bay, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Design Engineer Physical Design Engineer, Custom Datapath We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way....

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Half Moon Bay, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Design Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Half Moon Bay, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.1%
Master's Degree
30.5%
Associate's Degree
6.7%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Design Engineers in Half Moon Bay, CA
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%


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