Design Engineer Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in California
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.
Principal FPGA / RTL Design Engineer - Signal Processing
- Motorola Solutions
- Irvine, CA
- 13 hours ago
- Irvine, CA
- 13 hours ago
THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a Principal FPGA / RTL Design Engineer who will report to the Director of FPGA Engineering on the FPGA Engineering team....
HybridSilicon Design Engineer Tools & Automation
- AMD
- Santa Clara, CA
- 19 hours ago
- Santa Clara, CA
- 19 hours 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....
HybridAbout the Team OpenAIs IT organization supports the mission of deploying artificial general intelligence (AGI) for the benefit of all. Our team is committed to providing seamless technological...
RemoteWe are now looking for a Senior ASIC Design Engineer. NVIDIA is seeking Senior ASIC Design Engineers to implement the worlds leading SoC's, GPU's and ASIC's....
Remote HybridSenior Hardware Design Engineer
- Goodwin Recruiting
- Santa Rosa, CA
- 1 day ago
- Santa Rosa, CA
- 1 day ago
Engineer Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred 7+ years of experience in hardware or electrical design engineering Proven ownership of schematic and circuit design for...
HybridSilicon Design Engineer Tools & Automation
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
- Santa Clara, CA
- 1 day ago
- Santa Clara, 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....
HybridJob Details: Job Description: Performs physical design implementation of custom CPU designs from RTL to GDS to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing. Conducts all aspects of the...
HybridSenior ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Netlisting
- NVIDIA
- Santa Clara, CA
- 2 days ago
- Santa Clara, CA
- 2 days ago
We are now looking for a motivated Senior ASIC Physical Design Engineer, Netlisting to join our dynamic and growing team....
HybridAnalog/mixed-signal IC Design Engineer - Acacia (Hybrid)
- Cisco
- San Jose, CA
- 2 days ago
- San Jose, CA
- 2 days ago
The application window is expected to close on: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The application window is...
HybridProduct Design Engineer, Employee Experience AI
- Russell, Tobin & Associates
- San Francisco, CA
- 3 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 3 days ago
The team is looking for a highly collaborative Product Design Engineer / AI Product Designer who can both design and implement AI-powered experiences....
RemoteProduct Design Engineer, AI Employee Experience: 26-01541
- Akraya Inc.
- San Francisco, CA
- 4 days ago
- San Francisco, CA
- 4 days ago
Must-Have Skills: Proven experience in product design engineering with a strong portfolio. Proficiency in Figma and modern web development technologies like React....
RemoteSR ASIC Design Engineer - Networking/ DPU/ AI Systems
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Santa Clara, CA
- 7 days ago
- Santa Clara, CA
- 7 days ago
THE ROLE:We are seeking a Senior ASIC Design Engineer with seasoned experience in the development of high-speed, complex ASICs....
HybridLead Technical Designer Diablo Irvine, CA or Albany, NY
- Blizzard Entertainment
- Irvine, CA
- 7 days ago
- Irvine, CA
- 7 days ago
Collaborate closely with design, engineering, art, QA, and production to align solutions and execution. Serve as a technical point of contact for content reviews, standards, and best practices....
HybridSenior Technical Designer, Women's Knits & Sweaters
- Everlane
- Los Angeles, CA
- 8 days ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 8 days ago
Clean luxury. Better for you. At Everlane, we believe luxury should be as effortless as it is conscious. We partner with ethical factories, work with premium, sustainably sourced materials, and...
HybridSenior Mechanical Design Engineer
- Motorola Solutions
- Los Angeles, CA
- 8 days ago
- Los Angeles, CA
- 8 days ago
THE OPPORTUNITY Silvus is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who will report to the Team Lead, Mechanical Engineering, on the Hardware Engineering team....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Design Engineer position
- Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
- RTL
- Very-Large-Scale Integration
- SystemVerilog
- Physical Design
- Hardware Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- Schematic Capture
- Analog Circuit Design
- Xilinx
- Signal Processing
- Electrical Engineering
- Design Engineering
- Analog
- Verilog
- VHSIC Hardware Description Language
- Cadence
- Field Programmable Gate Array
- CAD Modeling
- Computer-Aided Design
- Finite Element Analysis
- Mechanical Design
- Debugging
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Windchill
- Perl
- Circuit Design
- ANSYS
- PTC Creo
- PCB Design
- Simulation
- Design for Manufacturability
- Digital Design
- Prototype Development
- Semiconductor
- SolidWorks
- Design Development
- AutoCAD
- Validation
- Architectural Design
- Optimization
- Fabricating
- Designing
- Reliability
- Modeling
- Specifications
- Engineering
- Product Development
- Estimating
- Assembly
- Electrical
- Artificial Intelligence
- Military Background
- Documentation
- Mentoring
- Budgets
- Implementation
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Regulations
- Research Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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