Research and Development Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

A Research and Development (R&D) Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for creating and implementing new technologies, processes, and equipment to enhance production efficiency, quality and safety. They conduct extensive research, perform simulations and experiments, and analyze data to develop innovative solutions or improvements to existing manufacturing systems. R&D Engineers work closely with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects, from conceptualization to production. They also ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Important skills for an R&D Engineer include a strong foundation in engineering principles, proficiency in using relevant software and technology, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a team. They should also possess excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and attention to detail. Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) can be beneficial, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field is typically required. Prior roles that could lead to an R&D Engineer position in the manufacturing engineering industry may include roles as a Manufacturing Engineer, a Process Engineer, or a Design Engineer.

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Principal R&D Engineer - Implant, Adona Medical

  • Los Gatos, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Gatos, CA (9 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Proficient in CAD design and documentation software; SolidWorks preferred. Basic hand tool operation....

Human-Assisted AI Research Engineer

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

Company Description The Bosch Research and Technology Center North America with offices in Sunnyvale, California, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cambridge, Massachusetts is a part of the global...

Research Engineer

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

Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline + Autonomy, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, excellent communication, and teamwork skills are expected....

Staff R&D Engineer

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

Job title Staff R&D Engineer Function R&D Product Development Sub function Biomedical Engineering Category Senior Engineer, Biomedical Engineering (ST6) Location Santa Clara / United States of...

Principal R&D Engineer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago

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Principal R&D Engineer Adv Tech Dev

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago

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Staff R&D Engineer Adv Tech Dev

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago

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Senior R&D Engineer (Flexible Instruments)

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Proficiency in SolidWorks and a strong understanding of design for manufacturability, tolerance stack analysis, and GD&T....

Senior Hardware Development Engineer, AWS Server Engineering

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

as Thermal / Mechanical design, high speed bus design and signal integrity, failure analysis, server components (e.g....

Senior Optical Systems Manufacturing Development Engineer

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

Work closely with supply chain and vendors, design engineering, and technicians to improve current and future generations of product....

Optical-Mechanical Research Engineer

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

This position requires a strong theoretical understanding and practical skills in the general area of precision mechanical engineering....

Systems Test R&D Engineer - Monarch

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

Knowledge of mechanical design, mechatronics, systems and sensors, and/or electronics and software. Basic statistics analysis experience. Knowledge of FDA and ISO regulations preferred (i.e....

Advanced R&D Engineer/Scientist

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

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that...

Sr. Hardware Development Engineer/Signal Integrity, AWS Board Core Design and Services Team

  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (11 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

and manufacturing processes - Strong expertise in component selection considering signal integrity requirements - Experience in design for large scale applications with emphasis on signal integrity...

Sr. R&D Engineer (Mechatronics)

  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (20 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

OR Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Masters in Mechatronics or Systems Engineering. Masters Degree in Mechatronics engineering would be preferred....

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Salary for Research and Development Engineer Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Highest Education Level

Research and Development Engineers in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.0%
Master's Degree
32.8%
Doctorate Degree
11.9%
Associate's Degree
4.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
1.5%
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 and Development Engineers in San Jose, CA
2-4 years
42.5%
8-10 years
16.8%
4-6 years
15.3%
1-2 years
8.9%
Less than 1 year
6.1%
6-8 years
5.8%
10+ years
4.6%



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