Automotive Engineer Salary in Salinas, CA

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How much does an Automotive Engineer make in Salinas, CA? The average Automotive Engineer salary in Salinas, CA is $147,525 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $136,220 and $160,044. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Automotive Engineer

Motion Recruitment - Irvine , CA

Our Client, a vehicle automaker and automotive technology company, is looking for someone to join their team as a Chassis Engineer ! ***This is an onsite one year contract position in Irvine, CA

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Automotive Engineer

Radiant Systems Inc - Newark , CA

Description We're seeking Android embedded software engineer to develop and to support Android Automotive OS for our infotainment system. Design, implement, and deliver Android system and framework ...

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Automotive Mechanical Engineer

Frontline Source Group - Sugar Land , TX

Automotive Mechanical Engineer Our client located in Sugarland, TX has an immediate need for an Automotive Mechanical Engineer this is a direct hire opportunity. This is a 9/80 work schedule, every ...

LinkedIn - 18 days ago

Quality Engineer (Resident) || Automotive Industry

Horizons - Austin , TX

Horizons is looking for a Quality Engineer (Resident) focused on the Automotive field to join one of our international clients, a a German company - key international player in the industry. The ...

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Senior Chassis Engineer

Zero Labs Automotive - Los Angeles , CA

Based in Los Angeles, California, we are an automotive and industrial design, technology, and engineering firm. In this role, you will be responsible for the product design, reliability engineering ...

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Mechanical Engineer - Automotive/Aerospace

IMS People - Fort Worth , TX

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Location: Fort Worth, TX 76180 Pay Rate: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour Contract: 12 Months Contract Shift: 4/10 Work Shift Job Description: • This position is for a ...

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What does an Automotive Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of an Automotive Engineer

Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project and the ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity and complexity in work output are also required.

October 06, 2022

Lead project design reviews, identify HEV systems issues and improvement opportunities, collect and analyze data, perform engineering design and analysis, and prepare technical reports.

March 09, 2023

Create, document, develop and deliver procedures to ensure the equipment meets all targets relating to Quality, Cost and Delivery.

March 26, 2023

Participate in the advance Product Quality Planning activities to determine appropriate use of existing and new measurement systems during new tool or process design and startup.

March 27, 2023

Develop software solutions by studying requirements, conferring with users, studying data usage and work processes, investigating problem areas and following the software development lifecycle.

March 28, 2023

Assist the Industrial Engineering Manager, and Industrial Engineering Supervisor with technical services to maintain efficient levels of lean manufacturing and manning.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Automotive Engineer in Salinas, CA

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157329

What is the average salary for Automotive Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automotive Engineer in Salinas, CA. The base salary for Automotive Engineer ranges from $136,220 to $160,044 with the average base salary of $147,525. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $143,940 to $172,591 with the average total cash compensation of $157,329.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$147,525	$136,220 - $160,044
Bonus	$9,804	$7,720 - $12,547
Total Pay	$157,329	$143,940 - $172,591

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Automotive Engineer Salary Near Salinas, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Salinas, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,508 - $160,382	COMPARE TO Salinas, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,749 - $160,665	COMPARE TO Salinas, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,292 - $181,277	COMPARE TO Salinas, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,292 - $181,277	COMPARE TO Salinas, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,997 - $180,930	COMPARE TO Salinas, CA
CITY, STATE Modesto, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $130,491 - $153,313	COMPARE TO Salinas, CA

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About Salinas, California

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60 km2), 99.84% of it land and 0.16% of it water. Prior to mass agricultural and urban development, much of the city consisted of rolling hills bisected by wooded creeks and interspersed with marsh land. Today, the city is located mostly on leveled ground, with some rolling hills and wooded gulches with creeks remaining in the north-eastern Creekbridge and Williams Ranch neighborhoods, as well as the Laurel Heights section of East Salinas. The natural ecosystems accompanying the area's topography and ...

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About Salinas, California According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60 km2), 99.84% of it land and 0.16% of it water. Prior ....More

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