Engineer Jobs in Oakland, CA

An Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry primarily focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes. They design, implement, monitor, and maintain manufacturing systems and equipment. Engineers in this field are involved in the creation and production of a wide range of products, from vehicles to household appliances. They often work closely with other professionals such as designers and quality control specialists, to ensure that the manufacturing process is as efficient as possible and adheres to safety standards and regulations.

To be successful in this role, an engineer should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems and machinery. Proficiency in CAD software and other industry-related software is typically required. A bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field is usually necessary, and certification from professional bodies, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), can enhance job prospects. Prior to becoming an Engineer, a person could hold job roles such as a Production Technician, Process Engineer, or Quality Control Analyst.

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Engineer II, Field Service

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 9 days ago

This position is ideal for a field service engineer wanting to be involved with a team with wide-ranging strengths and exposed to a constant variety of customer application areas....

Field Service Engineer - San Francisco / Bay Area

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Skills you need for the role: 2+ years of field service experience is preferred Associate degree or Bachelor's Degree in electrical or mechanical Engineering, or other scientific degree is preferred...

Assistant Engineer (Environmental) [5203] - Citywide (C00328)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Engineering or Sanitary Engineering, AND B....

Junior Engineer (Environmental) [5201] - Citywide (C00323)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Engineering or Sanitary Engineering....

Lead Power Module Engineer

  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Alameda, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering, or a related field, with a strong track record of achievement and exceptional experience 5+ years of experience in hardware development, packaging, or mechanical design, preferably in...

Lead Product Design Engineer (ME) @ Smart Home startup

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This role reports to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering....

GaN Process Development and Sustaining Engineer - GaN Laser Diodes

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Additional Input: The BluGlass GaN Process Development and Sustaining Engineer position is based out of our wafer fab located in Fremont, CA....

Staff Firmware Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Ability to work cross functionally with hardware, design, manufacturing, and validation teams....

Senior Product Design Engineer (ME) @ Smart Home startup

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This role reports to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering....

Robotics Analysis Engineer, Optimus

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

element analysis Understanding of theory in a range of mechanical engineering subjects, including heat transfer, vibrations, control systems Ability to work independently and with others on problems...

Staff CAD Configuration Engineer

  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Berkeley, CA (7 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

What you'll do: Own Solidworks CAD/PDM structure and work with change analysts to ensure proper BOM capture in Arena Work with design engineers to create and modify top-level assemblies Create 3D CAD...

Reliability Engineer, Chassis Systems, Semi

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

As a successful candidate, you will follow the reliability lifecycle of these products from concept to design, development, manufacturing, and field operation to design-in, confirm and grow exceptional...

Validation Engineer, ADAS Safety Features Validation

  • Newark, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

) in the automotive industry OR MS minimum in System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar and 3 years of engineering experience (for Senior) or 1...

Power Electronics Engineer, Drive Inverter

  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (23 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Join the electric revolution as a Power Electronics Engineer at Tesla....

Crane Engineer, Facilities

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 2 days ago

You should possess strong technical expertise in mechanical engineering, and crane operations....

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Salary for Engineer Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Engineers in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.0%
Master's Degree
31.7%
Associate's Degree
7.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
High School or GED
3.0%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Engineers in Oakland, CA
1-2 years
30.8%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
15.4%
2-4 years
11.5%
4-6 years
11.5%
8-10 years
7.7%
6-8 years
3.8%



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