Design Engineer Jobs in San Carlos, 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 Staff CPU Physical Design Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of...

Hardware Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

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Senior ASIC Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Senior ASIC Design Engineer Job Description: Map multi-million gate SoC designs onto prototyping platforms, creating design partitions, FPGA builds, and testbenches to simulate FPGA components....

Senior Staff ASIC Design Engineer, Neural Processor

  • Redwood City, CA (2 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (2 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

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

Digital Layout Design Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you'll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality!...

Senior RTL Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering, Energy Livermore, CA $80,000.00-$95,000.00 4 days ago Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Electronics Sr....

Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

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Product Design Engineer L5

  • Palo Alto, CA (7 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (7 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

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

RFIC Design Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Custom Circuits Design Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? Do you love building without precedent? As part of our Digital group, you'll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how...

Product Design Engineer- Advanced Development

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, 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....

Principal Silicon Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

THE PERSON: A successful candidate will work with senior silicon design engineer s....

Powertrain Structures Design Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (7 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (7 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Principal Design Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Sr. CAD Engineer (CADEE27)

  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (20 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Engage in, support, and/or market the design and development of NVIDIAs GPU, computer graphics, AI and supercomputing for gaming, professional visualization and data centers for...

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in San Carlos, CA

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Design Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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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