Research Development Engineer Jobs in California

A Research Development Engineer in the engineering industry primarily focuses on designing, implementing, and improving various technologies, products, or processes. They are responsible for conducting rigorous research and development (R&D) experiments, drafting detailed reports on the findings, and developing prototypes for new product versions. Utilizing their deep understanding of engineering principles, they collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions and enhance existing systems, ensuring they adhere to the industry's quality and safety standards.

Essential skills for a Research Development Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and technical skills. Proficiency in specialized software such as AutoCAD, MATLAB, or SolidWorks is often required. Having a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and the ability to interpret technical diagrams is also crucial. Engineers should have a bachelor's or master's degree in an engineering discipline, with Professional Engineer (PE) certification being a significant advantage. Prior to becoming a Research Development Engineer, one may hold roles such as Junior Engineer, Design Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Calibration Development Engineer

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 20 hours ago

Qualifications Required: B.S. degree or equivalent work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with an emphasis on internalbustion engines or electrified powertrains....

Development Engineer

  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Clarita, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Required Qualifications: B.S. degree or equivalent work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Emphasis in internalbustion engines or electrified powertrains....

Senior Site Development Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Senior Site Development Engineer Senior Site Development Engineer Department: Community Infrastructure Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Diego, CA Reporting To: Greg Nelson Compensation:...

Supplier Development Engineer, NUDD

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Supplier Development Engineer, NUDD Google place Mountain View, CA, USA Advanced Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical...

Principal Adv Packaging Tech Dev Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 1 day ago

Key Requirements: Deep knowledge and experience in architectures and process development for 2.5D and 3D Hybrid Cu Bonding integration, advanced FCBGA substrates, and cooling technologies such as microfluidic...

Clinical Development Engineer Multiport Systems

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago

design teams Assess and document clinical risks, and identify appropriate mitigations Conduct pre-clinical testing to validate the safety and efficacy of new products Support regulatory documentation...

Research Engineer, AI for Sustainability

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 days ago

Research Engineer, AI for Sustainability San Francisco / Mountain View, CA At Google DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities...

Test Development Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago

Tesla Test and Automation Team is looking for a Test Engineer who would be responsible for designing and developing test hardware, software, and technical processes. This role will work in...

Senior Systems Development Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure Engineering

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 2 days ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience with systems automation, and with systems design and...

design teams Assess and document clinical risks, and identify appropriate mitigations Conduct pre-clinical testing to validate the safety and efficacy of new products Support regulatory documentation...

Clinical Research Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 4 days ago

Engineering, or similar At least 5+ years of related experience in clinical engineering and/or product development within the medical device industry Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with...

Sr. Clinical Development Engineer Advanced Development

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • 4 days ago

design teams Assess and document clinical risks, and identify appropriate mitigations Conduct pre-clinical testing to validate the safety and efficacy of new products Support regulatory documentation...

Applications Development Engineer - RAPID

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Candidate must have MS or PhD in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or related...

Supplier Development Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

(Location - San Francisco or Brisbane, CA) About Ample Ample's mission is to accelerate the transition to electric mobility by offering an energy delivery solution that is as fast, as convenient,...

Copy of Development Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 5 days ago

Copy of Development Engineer Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the...

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Research Development Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Multidisciplinary Research Methods for Engineers
Engineering is no longer limited to working in a single domain; nowadays engineers increasingly work in multidisciplinary fields. After this course you will be able to carry out all stages of...
The Immune System: New Developments in Research - Part 1
Basic principles of immunology including the latest topics leading to novel therapeutic approaches. This course will provide fundamental knowledge in immunology as well as some advanced topics...
Safeguarding in Collaborative Research and International Development: Contexts, Challenges, and Opportunities
Safeguarding training must be very context-specific in order to be effective, and this remains a major challenge in international development and research. On this three-week course from the...

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Salary for Research Development Engineer Jobs in California

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

Highest Education Level

Research Development Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.4%
Master's Degree
33.3%
Doctorate Degree
11.7%
Associate's Degree
2.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Development Engineers in California
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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