Design Engineer Jobs in Los Gatos, 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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Senior Optical Fiber Network Design Engineer

  • PsiQuantum
  • Milpitas, CA (16 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • moments ago
  • Milpitas, CA (16 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • moments ago

Job Summary: The Senior Optical Network Design Engineer reports into the System Design organization....

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Principal RFIC Design Engineer

  • Western Digital
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

Company Description At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of...

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Senior Packaging Design Engineer, Silicon

  • Google
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Collaborate closely with Signal integrity (SI)/Power Integrity (PI), Test, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mechanical Engineering teams to refine and optimize product package architecture and design...

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Senior ICE Emulation Design Engineer

  • Axiado Corporation
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description The Senior Emulation Design Engineer position is your opportunity to join one of the industry's leading companies in platform security management and ransomware detection for cloud datacenters...

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Harness Design Engineer

  • Astro Digital
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary We're looking for a Harness Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of electrical harness development from concept through integration and test on next-generation spacecraft programs...

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Silicon Design Engineer Tools & Automation

  • AMD
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

THE ROLE: As a Silicon Design Engineer, you will collaborate with RTL and Verification engineers to improve existing engineering workflows and design new tools and processes....

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Actuators Design Engineer (open to senior/staff)

  • Joby Aviation Inc.
  • Santa Cruz, CA (14 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (14 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering or another relevant discipline 8+ years of work experience in relevant industry Certification experience to FAR Part 23/25/27/29 Experience with the following: Designing and certifying...

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ASIC/RTL Design Engineer

  • Experis
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our client, an American multinational semiconductor company headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is seeking an ASIC/RTL Design Engineer to join their team....

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ASIC/RTL Design Engineer 2

  • Cynet Systems
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for ASIC/RTL Design Engineer 2 for our client in San Jose, CA....

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RTL Design Engineer, TPU Integration and Automation

  • Google
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Experience programming in Python and shell scripting, and experience with SystemVerilog or other hardware description languages....

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Senior ASIC Design Engineer, Google Cloud

  • Google
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a Design Engineer, you will architect and implement SoC-level RTL for our next-generation data center accelerators....

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Senior ICV CAD Engineer

  • NVIDIA
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

NVIDIA is searching for a motivated CAD Engineer to join the Advanced Technology Group. You will support installation of foundry techfiles. You will provide expert support to designers in...

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Silicon Design Engineer Tools & Automation

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

THE ROLE: As a Silicon Design Engineer, you will collaborate with RTL and Verification engineers to improve existing engineering workflows and design new tools and processes....

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New College Grad - Design Engineer, Circuit Design

  • Micron Technology, Inc.
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation...

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Optical Design Engineer

  • Lumentum
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Optical design engineer job description: Lumentum is seeking a candidate for the position of a Sr. optical design engineer....

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Los Gatos, CA

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

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Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Los Gatos, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.2%
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 Los Gatos, 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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