Electrical Engineer Jobs in Los Gatos, CA

An Electrical Engineer in the construction industry designs, develops, tests, and supervises the installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. They prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. They also oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. They confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

Important skills for an Electrical Engineer include problem-solving, critical thinking, active listening, complex problem solving, and operations analysis. They should also have knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software. Certifications can include Professional Engineer (PE), AutoCAD, and project management certifications. A person may begin their career as a Junior Electrical Engineer, move up to an Electrical Engineer, and then progress to a Senior Electrical Engineer. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, they may have held roles such as Electrical Technician or Engineering Intern.

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Cable and Optics - Electrical Engineer 2

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Cable and Optics - Electrical Engineer 2 Our Electrical Engineering team puts the spark into the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept to production....

Electrical Engineer, Infrastructure Design

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer, Infrastructure Design Job Category Construction & Facilities Location PALO ALTO, California Req....

Electrical Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

systems including switchgears, substations, panelboards, circuit breakers and interconnecting wires Experienced with load studies and energy simulations Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively...

Senior Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Modules

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer - Autonomous Vehicle Modules at Nuro Mountain View, California (HQ) Who We Are Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics....

Electrical Engineer - RF Hardware

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Electrical Engineer - RF Hardware Our client, a leading federal defense contractor has an immediate need for a Hardware Engineer with RF system design and tradeoffs, including antennas, and RF lab equipment...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Introduction to the job Join the world's most advanced electron beam defect inspection equipment development and focus on electrical circuit design and sustaining on scan control and image...

Electrical Engineer Level 3/4 NEW

  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago

in electrical design....

PMU Hardware Electrical Design Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Summary Posted: Mar 18, 2025 Role Number: 200595487 Are you interested in designing hardware as part of silicon development at Apple? Join our team at Apple developing custom mixed-signal...

Staff Electrical Engineer

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or similar engineering degree) Knowledge of a broad range of electrical engineering such as circuit theory, electromagnetics...

Electrical Design Engineer, Facilities

  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA (23 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

system owner - ensure infrastructure reliability and design/coordinate changes as needed Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 0-2+ years work experience in heavy commercial and...

TouchID Sensor Design and Integration Electrical Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (7 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

design, requirement, and specification documents Proficiency in MATLAB and Python scripting tools Excellent written and verbal communication Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications...

Staff Electrical Design Engineer, Battery Electronics

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Tesla's Battery Electronics team is hiring an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead the design of high-voltage battery management PCBAs for our newest vehicles, including the Robotaxi and next-generation...

Electrical Design Engineer, Low Voltage Hardware

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Engineering, or equivalent experience...

Electrical Engineer Staff

  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Provide dedicated expertise in Electrical engineering, configuring, and operating Site/Building Electrical systems, mechanical systems, access control systems/intrusion detection systems and fire alarm...

Electrical Project Engineer Needed

  • Campbell, CA (4 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Campbell, CA (4 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Orders, RFI, Submittals, Computer Skills, PDF, Blue Beam, Word, Microsoft Teams is a Plus You will be working alongside our Project Engineers receiving hands on site training....

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Los Gatos, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Los Gatos, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.9%
Master's Degree
20.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.2%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in Los Gatos, 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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