Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, 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 (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 8 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....

Sensing Product Design Architecture Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 3 hours ago

Ability to perform complex computational modeling or finite element analysis for various physics-related applications....

Senior Electron Optics Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (15 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

to manufacturing by providing necessary technical processing documents....

Signal Integrity Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 12 hours ago

Strong knowledge of packaging and PCB technologies, design, and manufacturing processes. Familiarity with 2.5D/3D packaging technologies, such as CoWoS, InFo, EMIB, and RDL....

Senior Supplier Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (8 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

, Manufacturing Engineer or Design Engineer experience is preferred....

Battery Algorithm and Modeling Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and a minimum of 3 years relevant...

Materials Engineer Data Management

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications BS/MS/PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry or Physics Minimum 3 years experience in relevant industry Effective written and verbal...

Senior Product Compliance Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 23 hours ago

Work hand in hand with engineers and technicians to train and troubleshoot safety and EMC issues at on-site and third party laboratories....

Hardware Systems Integration Engineer - AirPods

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

and motivated team consists of passionate engineers who take ownership of delivering electronic solutions....

Product Design Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

You will help influence product feature roadmaps by providing relevant engineering and cost analysis, and by identifying design, manufacturing, and sourcing opportunities....

Lead Power Module Engineer

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

Equipment Design Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Cupertino, CA (10 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

and EQ such as lamination, bonding, thermal-forming, dispensing, etc.- Familiarity and expertise in Laser process and EQ development such as in Laser trimming, Laser drilling, etc.- Proficient in computer-aided-design...

Lead Product Design Engineer (ME) @ Smart Home startup

  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (5 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago

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

GaN Process Development and Sustaining Engineer - GaN Laser Diodes

  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (12 miles from Palo Alto, 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 1 day ago

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

Demographic Data for Palo Alto, CA

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Salary for Engineer Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Engineers in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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