Research and Development Engineer Jobs in Texas

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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SR Hardware Systems Development Engineer

  • Austin, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 8 hours ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

RESEARCH ANALYST - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Artificial Intelligence

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Requirements: Requires a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Physics or directly related degree field...

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ENGINEER - RESEARCH ENGINEER - Computational Materials

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas For more information about this division, visit the Mechanical Engineering home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here....

Requirements: Requires a Bachelors degree in Materials Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering....

Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Megapack

  • Brookshire, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookshire, TX
  • 2 days ago

Tesla is seeking a motivated controls engineer to develop manufacturing lines for our new Megafactory in Brookshire, Texas. As part of the Powertrain Manufacturing Controls team, you will be...

System Development Engineer, GES NA Ops Engineering

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

Engineering, or another STEM field - 4+ years' experience as a project engineer, process engineer, project manager, manufacturing engineer, or related occupation. - 2+ years' experience directly managing...

Lead Supplier Development Engineer

  • Frisco, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 3 days ago

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Lead Supplier Development Engineer for a direct-hire position at a leading-edge, global defense technology company based in Dallas, TX with operations in Hyderabad,...

Material Science Research Engineer Associate

  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • 3 days ago

This position allows for hands-on hardware experience for a Materials/Metallurgical Engineer within the Mechanical Engineering discipline....

Senior Staff Supplier Development Engineer

  • Frisco, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Frisco, TX
  • 4 days ago

Kelly Engineering is seeking a Senior Staff Supplier Development Engineer for a direct-hire position at a leading-edge, global defense technology company based in Dallas, TX with operations in...

Platform Development Engineer, Manufacturing Systems

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Tesla is building applications to enable manufacturing, with an eye towards reliability, availability, scalability, speed and security. We're a diverse team composed of Controls Automation...

Sr. Technical Development Engineer

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

Medical device design or manufacturing experience involving electro-mechanical systems, for both durable or single-use applications....

R&D Engineer

  • Watauga, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Watauga, TX
  • 7 days ago

Create CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drawings and models using SolidWorks or Creo and implement Product Lifecycle Mgmt. (PLM) databases....

Onsite Job - Manufacturing Research and Development Engineer (Level 3)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 9 days ago

Onsite Job - Manufacturing Research and Development Engineer (Level 3 San Antonio, Texas, United States | Posted: 3/31/2025 Indotronix is seeking a Onsite Job - Manufacturing Research and Development...

Professional Internship Development Engineer Cement

  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • New Braunfels, TX
  • 11 days ago

/Manufacturing Engineering, Mining/Materials Science Engineering or related field with at least junior year standing....

Manufacturing Research and Development Engineer (Level 3)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 11 days ago

Manufacturing Research and Development Engineer (Level 3) Job#: 2069305 Job Description: Apex Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Research and Development Engineer (Level 3) to work onsite in San Antonio...

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Research and Development Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Research and Development Engineer Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Research and Development Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Research and Development Engineers in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.1%
Master's Degree
32.8%
Doctorate Degree
11.8%
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 Texas
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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