Electrical Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

An Electrical Engineer is a crucial component within the engineering industry. They design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. They also evaluate systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs and applying knowledge of electricity and materials. They aim to improve or develop products by analyzing a customer's requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting observations from operators.

Notable skills and certifications for Electrical Engineers include strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and meticulous attention to detail. They should also have profound knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, mathematics, and materials. Having certifications like Professional Engineering (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) can help distinguish a candidate in this field. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, an individual might have roles such as an Electrical Engineering Intern, an Electrical Design Engineer, or an Electronics Engineer.

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Senior Fluid Systems Engineer I, pipeline

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally,...

Senior Electrical Engineer - PT

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

implementation of electrical design....

Staff Electronic Design Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

BS + 10 years or MS + 8 years or PhD + 6 years or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or related field....

RF Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Design Fuze RF Engineer Wireless Design RF Systems Circuit Design Fuze...

Supplier Industrialization Engineer (Electrical)

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

Electrical Engineer - Test Design

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Engineering or equivalent 5+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment 2+ years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout....

Controls Engineer

  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (9 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

About the Role & Team We create happiness. Thats our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates in everything we do. At Disney, youll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams...

Analog IC Design Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

-Circuit architecture, planning, design, simulation, verification, and production ramp support of highly integrated, high-volume ICs for high-growth, fast-paced, and competitive wireless handset...

Electrical Engineer (Test/Integration)

  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Forest, CA (13 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical design experience/ knowledge, including digital circuit, analog circuit design, micro-computer, FPGA, power switching circuits....

Electrical Engineer

  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer Design, implement, maintain, and service electrical instruments & machinery equipment and program changes to robot machines. MS deg. req'd. Salary $87,901/yr....

Autonomous Systems Engineer - Forward Deployable

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Mach is a defense manufacturing company that builds munitions to help the United States win future wars. Backed by $85M in funding from top venture firms, our small lean team ideates, designs,...

Electrical Engineer

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position: Electrical Engineer Location: Irvine, CA - Onsite Required Position Description: The Electrical Engineer in this position will be responsible for a wide gamut of electrical engineering tasks...

Senior Interior Systems Engineer - Soft Trim

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Fords Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and...

Principal Firmware Engineer

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We work in close coordination with Electrical Engineering to develop hardware and software solutions to some of the hardest problems facing our customers....

Systems Engineer I

  • Diamond Bar, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 5 days ago

At Niagara, were looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water. Consider applying here, if you...

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Santa Ana, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
33.1%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.2%
High School or GED
2.0%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in Santa Ana, CA
1-2 years
36.9%
10+ years
18.8%
2-4 years
16.2%
6-8 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
7.9%
4-6 years
4.3%
None
2.7%
8-10 years
0.4%



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