Design Engineer Jobs in Hayward, 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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Mechanical Design Engineer, Seating

  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fremont, CA (8 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 hours ago

Engineering, or equivalent experience Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering or related fields Design engineering experience with an interest in multidisciplinary engineering Hands-on experience...

DSP or Serdes RTL Sr Principal Digital Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team of engineers developing...

Principal design engineer, VLSI Design Engineering

  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Milpitas, CA (22 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Company Description** Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable todays needs and tomorrows next big ideas. With a...

Design Engineer, Interiors

  • Newark, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, CA (10 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering or in a relevant discipline Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects...

HW/SW Co-Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

About the Team Our mission at OpenAI is to discover and enact the path to safe, beneficial AGI. To do this, we believe that many technical breakthroughs are needed in generative modeling,...

Physical Design Engineer (PDE9) & Sr. Physical Design Engineer (SPDE9)

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Physical Design Engineer (PDE9) & Sr....

CAD Engineer (CADE9) & Sr. CAD Eng (SCADE9)

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: NVIDIA Corporation in Santa Clara, CA has multiple opportunities at various levels (requiring Bachelor's, Master's or PhD level plus 0 to 12 years of experience, depending on...

Mask Design Engineer (MSKDE9) & Sr. Mask Design Eng (SMSKDE9)

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Mask Design Engineer (MSKDE9) & Sr....

Sr.Engineer/Staff EMIR CAD Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (23 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

CPU Engineering General Summary: NUVIA is now part of Qualcomm. Our mission is to reimagine silicon and create computing platforms that will transform the industry. You will have the opportunity...

CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Fall 2025) NEW

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

A CAD Engineer/Librarian Intern (Fall 2025) Astranis View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified San Francisco, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) As a team, we've launched...

CAD Engineer/Librarian Associate (Fall 2025) NEW

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

A CAD Engineer/Librarian Associate (Fall 2025) Astranis View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified San Francisco, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) As a team, we've...

Sr. IC CAD Engineer

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

Sr. IC CAD Engineer Job Title: Sr. Staff IC CAD Engineer Work Location: San Jose, California Full time We are seeking a highly motivated Sr. Staff CAD Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team...

GPU Logic Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Details: Job Description: Intel's Discrete Graphics Engineering (DGE) organization develops cutting-edge discrete graphics products for gaming and AI. If you are an engineer with strong...

Soft Structures Design Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (19 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Creating and maintaining CAD models (part and assembly) using Solidworks, SolidWorks PDM, Rhino3D, and AutoCAD....

Senior Design Engineer - HVAC

  • Union City, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Union City, CA (5 miles from Hayward, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Senior Design Engineer - HVAC Employvision Location Union City Posted date 11 hours ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Engineering Senior Design Engineer - HVAC Union City,...

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Hayward, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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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