Design Engineer Jobs in Foster City, CA

A Design Engineer in the engineering industry is primarily responsible for researching and developing new ideas for products, systems or components, and creating both initial sketches and detailed design plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software. They liaise with clients, manufacturers, and other professionals to understand design requirements, ensure feasibility of design, and oversee the production process. Design Engineers also test prototypes, modify designs, and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Key skills for a Design Engineer include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, proficiency in CAD software, and robust knowledge of engineering principles. Additionally, good communication and collaboration skills are crucial for liaising with different stakeholders. A degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, or related engineering field is typically required. Some employers may prefer candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Prior experience as a Junior Engineer, CAD Technician, or Mechanical Drafter can be beneficial stepping stones towards a career as a Design Engineer.

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RTL Design Engineer Santa Clara, CA HYBRID

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

RTL Design Engineer || Santa Clara, CA || HYBRID We have an immediate opportunity with one of our direct clients....

RTL Design Engineer Specialized

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

RTL Design Engineer Specialized We are looking for RTL Design Engineer Specialized for our client in Santa Clara, CA Job Title: RTL Design Engineer Specialized Job Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Type...

Silicon Design Engineer 5

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

**Job Title: Silicon Validation Engineer 5** **Location: Mountain View, CA - Remote** **Summary:** The main function of a Silicon Design Engineer is responsible of all design tasks at the block and...

3D Printing Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The 3D Printing and Design Engineer will function as a project manager in the UCSF Center for Advanced 3D+ Applications (CA3D+)....

Silicon Design Engineer 5

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Position Title: Silicon Design Engineer 5 Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Silicon Design Engineer 5 with our client located in Mountain View, CA....

Remote Work

Field Design Engineer (5G/4G/LTE) - Product Field Testing of Smartphones/Devices

  • Cupertino, CA (20 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (20 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Field Design Engineer (5G/4G/LTE) - Product Field Testing of Smartphones/Devices Responsibilities: You will be driven to local and non-local in short notice to test Cellular connectivity of nex-gen...

SoC Design Engineer, Machine Learning Accelerators

  • Sunnyvale, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As a SoC Design Engineer, you will join a team working on SoC-level Register-Transfer Level (RTL) design for our data-center accelerators....

Senior Antenna Hardware Design Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (17 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The application window is expected to close on 4/25/2025 This position requires that you commute to our office in San Francisco, CA 2 days a week to our antenna lab and that you commute to our...

Physical Design Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Physical Design Engineer Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Physical Design Engineer to work at block level and/or top level for high-performance ASICs, SoCs, and custom silicon chips...

Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design

  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (10 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Mechanical Design Engineers working out of Palo Alto, CA will be focused on improving designs for the cars of today and defining the designs for the vehicles of tomorrow....

Product Design Engineer, In House Cell Engineering

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

, and metal welding Familiarity with properties and applications of common engineering metals and polymers Experience with experiment design and setup, data acquisition, analysis Proficiency in 3D CAD...

Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Design Engineer, someone who is excited to join a growing and dynamic group of diverse individuals responsible for handling meaningful high-speed mixed-signal...

Staff Antenna Simulation and Design Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Role As a Staff Antenna Simulation and Design Engineer at GM, you will architect the future of high-fidelity, vehicle-level simulation by designing and leading the strategic roadmap that transforms...

Physical Design Engineer (VLSI Design) - Mountain View, CA (Hybrid) - Fulltime

  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (15 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Physical Design Engineer (VLSI Design) - Mountain View, CA (Hybrid) - Fulltime Our client is looking for a Physical Design Engineer (VLSI Design) with a Fulltime project in Mountain View, CA (Hybrid...

Design Engineer

  • Pleasanton, CA (23 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (23 miles from Foster City, CA)
  • 3 days ago

General Job Description: This position is responsible for the delivery of engineering services, from conceptual design through construction completion of HVAC, Plumbing, and other contract...

Demographic Data for Foster City, CA

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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Foster City, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Foster City, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.0%
Master's Degree
30.5%
Associate's Degree
6.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Design Engineers in Foster City, CA
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%


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