Design Engineer Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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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Plastics Design Engineer (ENG)

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Plastics Design Engineer (ENG) Years of Experience Required: 10 years Skills/Qualifications: Proficient in GD&T use and interpretation Experience with all manufacturing processes in area of specialty...

FPGA Design Engineer

  • Warren, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Develop RTL designs in Verilog/SystemVerilog, ensuring efficient and high-performance implementations....

Sr Civil Site Design Engineer

  • Lebanon, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lebanon, NJ (20 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Job Details: Civil Site Design Engineer Land development firm seeks Civil Engineer Hunterdon County: 5+ years of civil site design experience Civil Engineering degree with EIT progressing to PE Utilities...

Design Engineer(s)

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Design Engineer(s) (full-time, multiple openings) L&T Technology Services Ltd. is in need of Design Engineer(s) in Edison, NJ and various unanticipated locations throughout the US to design and develop...

Fire Alarm Design Engineer

  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Warminster, PA (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Job Details: My client is a Building Automation, Fire, CCTV and Access Control company in the Commercial Building industry. They are seeking a Fire Alarm Designer with Autocad, HydraCAD and wet,...

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (1158)

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

In this role, you will create structural and mechanical design solutions, 3D CAD models, and engineering drawings for the conceptual and preliminary design development of the MCFR program....

CAD Design Engineer - Solar & BESS

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

CS Energy is Hiring a CAD Design Engineer....

Water Resources Design Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

The Design Engineer will perform design tasks under the supervision of a registered professional engineer....

Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

Presently, our HORIBA Scientific OEM Division is searching for an experienced Electrical Hardware Design Engineer for our North American operation located in Piscataway, New Jersey....

IC Design Engineers

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 30+ days ago

Overview IC Design Engineers are required by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) to support the manufacturing of microcircuits (integrated circuits)...

Civil Site Design Engineer

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 90+ days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details: Civil Site Design Engineer National land development firm seeks Engineer for Princeton area office: 5+ years of site design/land development Civil Engineering degree with PE license Diverse...

Demographic Data for Princeton, NJ

Moving to Princeton, NJ? Find some basic demographic data about Princeton, NJ below.


Local
National
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2,587
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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...
Revit for Structural Engineers
Learn how to model basic building structural systems in Autodesk Revit. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has initiated a sea change in the way that buildings are designed and constructed. Old...
Mentoring engineers with impact
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Salary for Design Engineer Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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 Princeton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.0%
Master's Degree
30.4%
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 Princeton, NJ
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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