Design Engineer Jobs in San Jose, 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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RTL design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 hours ago

Job Description: Strong Logic Design, RTL coding (Verilog HDL) and debugging skills Analyze and resolve Lint, CDC and RDC issues in the design Understanding of low power design and validation...

Design Engineer 4

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Position: Design Engineer 4 Location: Newark, CA. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering discipline Senior level GD&T qualification....

Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer - High Performance Designs

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

We are now looking for a motivated ASIC Physical Design Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. If you want to challenge yourself and be a part of something great, join us today!...

Package Design Engineer NEW

  • Saratoga, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Saratoga, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Package Design Engineer Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Engineering - Mechanical Saratoga, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Piper Companies is looking for a Package Design Engineer...

CAD Engineer, Logic Equivalence & ECO

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Product Design Engineer - Battery

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

Analog & Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineers (2 requisitions)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

IC design engineer(s) to grow further our design expertise fueled with dynamic company culture to create innovative analog & mixed-signal IC solutions....

Physical Design Engineer

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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Principal FPGA Design Engineer - FPGA IPs (R48198/rj)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

EDA Recruiter Connecting EEs and CEs to EDA Careers at Cadence Design Systems At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Protium...

Senior ASIC Design Engineer San Jose, CA

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Summary: As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of digital SoC design, from micro-architecture specification, RTL, verification, synthesis, lint, CDC, LEC, and static...

CPU Physical Design Engineer (Multiple levels)

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Hardware Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation...

CAD Engineer 3

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: CAD Engineer 3 Location: Onsite. Newark, CA. Pay Range: $46-$56/hr. Description: Working with the Closure team at OEM is challenging but an exciting space to be within the organization!...

Front-End Infrastructure / CAD Engineer (FE Design Verification)

  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary Samsung, a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, is founded on a simple philosophy - the endless pursuit of excellence will create a better world for all. At Samsung...

Engineering & IT - Design Engineer 4

  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Request Summary: Bill Rate Max: ***/hourly Candidate Location Requirements: Newark, CA If hybrid, # of days contractor will be required to work onsite: 100% onsite Daily Schedule & OT estimate:...

Digital Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

The Digital Design Engineer will contribute to the design, implementation, and verification of the world's most energy-efficient, general-purpose processor....

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in San Jose, 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 Jose, 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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