Electrical Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, 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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Health Sensing HW - Electrical Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA (15 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

Summary** Posted: Oct 14, 2024 Role Number:**200573246** The Health Sensing team design, develop, and launch next-generation Sensor Technologies in Apple products. The key goal of the Health...

Electrical Engineer III

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 21 hours ago

General Profile Will work in a Technology group that takes input from Process teams and develops design requirements for the Engineering group and suppliers for RF and other power delivery to an...

Principal Electrical Engineer, Power Systems (R3337)

  • Campbell, CA (18 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Campbell, CA (18 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Ensure system performance and reliability is met through rigorous verification Debug complex problems related to the electrical design, environmental, manufacturing, etc....

Electrical Design Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

. * Conduct analyses to develop electrical design options and recommendations. * Assist in the planning and design of electrical systems for commercial facilities, including education, healthcare, office...

R&D Electrical Engineer, Equipment Design, Semi

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The team is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Engineer to join us in our mission....

Looking for Electrical Engineer@Santa Clara CA

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

Experienced Electrical Engineer to work on augmented reality products such Smart AR Glasses and waveguide display technology....

Electrical Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Engineer Mountain View, California, United States About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition is a vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide...

Staff Reliability Engineer - Electrical

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications - External Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field is required....

Electrical Engineer-Early Career (NCG) Program

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Overview: We're looking for a passionate Electrical Engineering graduate to join our team and contribute to groundbreaking new product development....

Electrical Systems Design Engineer - Construction

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is a plus. Two to four years of experience in electrical design or a related discipline....

Electrical Engineer, NPI

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our client, a leader in innovative technology, is seeking an Electrical Engineer, NPI to join their team....

Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI to join their team. As a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI, you will be part of the engineering department supporting cutting-edge projects....

Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our client, a leader in innovative energy solutions, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer, NPI to join their team....

Electrical Engineer Level 3/4

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago

electrical design....

Staff Electrical Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago

We're searching for a Staff Electrical Engineer....

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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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