Design Engineer Jobs in Union City, 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 5

  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

Our client, a leader in technology innovation, is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer 5 to join their team....

Remote Work

Prototyping Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 9 hours ago

The job responsibilities involve analysis of customer's current verification methodology, deployment of Emulation and/or Prototyping solutions involved in-circuit and transaction level...

Sr Staff Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer( RF, Analog ,Serdes , SoC design ,CTLE, DFE, FFE, clock distributions, PI, IQ generation. , Cadence, Spectre, Totem, EMX )

  • San Jose, CA (19 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (19 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Role: Sr Staff Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer Location: Onsite 5 days a week at San Jose, CA ( Onsite) Long Term Contract W2 or Full time hire Minimum 7+ yrs experience in RF/Analog/Serdes SoC...

Physical Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (19 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (19 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Title: Physical Design Engineer Location: 100% Remote Duration: Long Term Contract role Responsibilities Develop and own physical design implementation of multi-hierarchy low-power designs including...

Remote Work

Product Design Engineer, Advanced Product Team

  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

, Design Integrity, Tooling & Process Engineering, etc.)...

SOC Physical Design Engineer, Hardware Compute Group

  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (14 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Physical Design Engineer to continue to innovate on behalf of our customers....

Senior Staff Physical Design Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our team is made up of both newer and more experienced engineers with a broad depth of physical design engineering experience....

Senior Logic Design Engineer, Cache Coherent Interconnects

  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are now looking for a Senior Logic Design Engineer!...

Product Design Engineer - iPad

  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Description Description In this highly visible role, you will utilize your mechanical design engineering skills to bring products to market....

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Manufacturing Experience Required)

  • Emeryville, CA (21 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Emeryville, CA (21 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent....

Senior Analog and Charge Pump Design Engineer, Raxium

  • Fremont, CA (4 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (4 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience with analog circuit design principles and...

Product Design Engineer III

  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (21 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Education: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field....

Senior CAD Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (18 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

QUALIFICATIONS BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science 10+ years of CAD/EDA design-automation experience supporting analog/AMS and preferably ASIC/DV teams Hands-on expertise with Cadence...

RF Design Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (12 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

RF Design Engineer will: Support a RF & Microwave Design Engineering team in the design and development of complex solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and multi-function modules (MFMs) for defense...

Optical Transceiver Design Engineer

  • Fremont, CA (4 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (4 miles from Union City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead the hardware and PCBA design for optical transceiver. Conduct electrical and optical measurements of optical transceiver. Create optical transceiver...

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Union City, CA

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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Design Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Union City, 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 Union City, 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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