Design Engineer Jobs in Mountain View, 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 (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 16 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 (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 17 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
  • 17 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA
  • 17 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...

STA Design Engineer (Static Timing Analysis)

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Silicon Design Engineer 5

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Mountain View, 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

ASIC Design Engineer - Design & Timing Constraints 8+ years

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The application window is expected to close on: 05/02/2025. Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. Meet the Team Join...

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

  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Mountain View, 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 (2 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (2 miles from Mountain View, 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....

Physical Design Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, 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...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Catheters

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Required Education and Training Minimum BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Preferred Skills and Experience MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent....

Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery Structures Design

  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Mountain View, 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 (11 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (11 miles from Mountain View, 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...

Principal Datapath Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (10 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview: As a Principal Datapath Design Engineer in Micron Technology, Inc., you will play a crucial role in developing new memory products....

Senior Mask Design Engineer - Hardware

  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (7 miles from Mountain View, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, 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...

Demographic Data for Mountain View, CA

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Design Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Virtual Building Design for Engineers Using Autodesk Revit
This course is a beginners guide to Autodesk Revit software. Students will learn the fundamentals of Autodesk Revits functionality and how Design Professionals and Project Teams use Autodesk...
Mathematical Optimization for Engineers
Learn the mathematical and computational basics for applying optimization successfully. Master the different formulations and the important concepts behind their solution methods. Learn to...
Mentoring engineers with impact
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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Mountain View, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEngineering research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Design Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Design Engineers in Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, 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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