Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

A Mechanical Engineer plays a crucial role in the engineering industry by designing, analyzing, and maintaining all types of mechanical systems. They use their knowledge of physics, mathematics, and materials science to create blueprints, simulate and test the functionality of machines, and oversee their production. Additionally, they might work on various facets of product development such as concept creation, prototype design, product testing, and manufacturing. Essential skills for this role include problem-solving, creativity, communication, project management, and a strong command of computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Prior to becoming a Mechanical Engineer, an individual might work as a Mechanical Engineering Intern, gaining hands-on experience in drafting blueprints, testing prototypes, and assisting in product design. Another entry-level role could be a CAD Technician, where they would acquire a hands-on understanding of designing parts and systems using CAD software. Another potential job role could be a Mechanical Design Engineer, in which they would focus more on the design and testing aspects of product creation. As for certifications, it's beneficial for a Mechanical Engineer to have Professional Engineering (PE) licensure, and certifications in Six Sigma or Project Management can demonstrate expertise in quality control and project leadership, respectively.

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Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Union City, CA (18 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Union City, CA (18 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Principal Mechanical Engineer Opportunity....

Sr HVAC (Air-side) Mechanical Engineer, PE

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Senior HVAC (Air-side) Mechanical Engineer, PE Location: San Francisco, CA Position Overview We seek a skilled and motivated Senior HVAC (Air-side) Mechanical Engineer, PE, to lead the design and coordination...

Mechanical Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

The Role Position available open to Mechanical Engineer with creative and analytical mind....

Mechanical Engineer

  • Foster City, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Foster City, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Our client, a leader in the automotive industry, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team....

Senior Thermal Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

A Senior Thermal Engineer Astranis View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified San Francisco, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) As a team, we've launched five satellites...

Thermal Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

A Thermal Engineer Astranis View Employer's Profile FOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified San Francisco, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) As a team, we've launched five satellites into...

Senior Mechanical Engineer NEW

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements B.S. or M.S in mechanical, aerospace engineering or equivalent 4 - 15+ years of mechanical design or equivalent experience Strong CAD design (Solidworks) and Finite Element analysis (Femap...

Mechanical Engineer Senior Consultant

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

engineering or a related field and 6+ years' experience in an engineering or design-related industry.Experience solving tough problems within one or more of the following areas: mechatronics, structural...

Mechanical Engineer - South San Francisco, CA

  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (24 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

How much experience do you have with Mechanical Engineering? *** How much experience do you have designing mechanical systems and products?...

Cloud Site Reliability Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a highly skilled Site Reliability Engineer with 3 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, with a focus...

Healthcare Mechanical Engineer/Project Lead

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Your Opportunity The Senior Healthcare Mechanical Engineer/Project Lead will allow you to apply building mechanical engineering principles, your superior client service skills, and project management...

Mechanical Engineer Healthcare Facilities Design

  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (19 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Your Opportunity The Mechanical Engineer Healthcare Facilities Design will allow you to apply building mechanical engineering principles, your superior client service skills, and project management...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Seating)

  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (21 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to sit in the Seating Engineering Department at one of our largest tech clients in the Bay Area....

Senior Customer Reliability Engineer - London

  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (10 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Teleport is the market leader in Identity-Native Infrastructure Access Management. Every company must protect its critical computing infrastructure from hackers and other bad actors. The problem...

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Staff Mechanical Engineer

  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (13 miles from Walnut Creek, CA)
  • 2 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE MightyFly is looking for a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with extensive composite and metallic design experience to join our team....

Demographic Data for Walnut Creek, CA

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Salary for Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Mechanical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Mechanical Engineers in Walnut Creek, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
56.0%
Master's Degree
31.1%
Doctorate Degree
4.9%
Associate's Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.9%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mechanical Engineers in Walnut Creek, 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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