Chief Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

In the Manufacturing Engineering industry, a Chief Engineer is responsible for managing all engineering-related operations. This includes overseeing the design, development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems. They provide technical leadership and support, ensuring that all processes and techniques used in manufacturing are effective and efficient. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for identifying areas for improvement or innovation, and leading teams to implement these changes. They ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, and play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Important skills for a Chief Engineer include strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and project management expertise. They should also have proficiency in using engineering software and a good understanding of manufacturing processes and principles. Relevant certifications may include a Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), or Certified Automation Professional (CAP). Prior to becoming a Chief Engineer, a person may have roles as a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Engineering Manager. These positions provide opportunities to gain the necessary experience in design and development, team management, and strategic decision-making.

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Head of Engineering

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

Head of Engineering Code Red Partners are leading the search for a Head of Engineering to help our client, to build their product from the ground up. This is a 0 to 1 role where you'll be...

Data Center Validation Technologist- Senior Principal Engineer

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

Your Responsibilities: Technical Leadership: Provide oversight and direction for validating Intel Server and networking platforms post-launch....

Principal Engineer Software

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

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

Lead Principal Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Overview Working at Atlassian Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Education/Qualifications BSc, MSc in Mechanical Engineering, or relevant engineering discipline 5+ years of engineering experience contributing to the development of complex mechanical products/systems...

Principal Engineer, Customer Engineering

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

About SiTime SiTime Corporation is the precision timing company. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with...

Head of Engineering

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

We're partnering with an innovative AI-driven platform to find a hands-on Head of Engineering who's excited to build, lead, and scale a world-class software team. You'll lead all things...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Casual-Nonexempt)

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field). + 20+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis, preferably working at a National Laboratory in astrophysics, high-energy physics...

Senior Engineering Manager, GenAI Foundations

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Leadership Strategic Leadership Platform Engineering Evaluation of Complex Systems You will Benefit from our Culture: We strongly believe in the well-being of our employees and their families....

Senior Engineering Manager - Customer Support

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

What you can expect Zoom is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager - Customer Support to lead a team developing and supporting solutions for the Customer Support platform. The role involves...

Lead Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Aloft Mountain View is currently looking for a Lead Engineer (Maintenance). This is a full-time position that requires associates to work AM and/or PM shifts including weekends (open...

Senior Industrial Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the...

Lead Principal Engineer, Copilot

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

hybrid position that will require in-person work days, 3 days a week Nice to Haves Experience developing desktop applications using the Electron.js or another similar desktop framework Experience with computer-aided...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Engineering Solid analytical and engineering skills 7+ years' experience in mechanical engineering design, preferable in semiconductor Proficiency with 3D solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks Experience...

ASIC Engineer, Senior Staff, Physical Design Verification

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description for an ASIC Physical Verification Engineer Develop and support block and full chip automated physical verification flows and scripts Build Fullchip netlist & oasis database,...

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.8%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.8%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
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 Chief Engineers in San Jose, CA
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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