Automotive Engineer Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

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How much does an Automotive Engineer make in Santa Cruz, CA? The average Automotive Engineer salary in Santa Cruz, CA is $148,350 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $136,981 and $160,942. 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 Engineering Technician

West Valley Staffing Group - Santa Clara , CA

Automotive Engineering Technician Job Description: In 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU ...

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System Engineer Vehicle Architecture - HYBRID WORK

IAV Automotive Engineering - Northville , MI

IAV Group is an engineering and technical consultancy servicing the global automotive industry with approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and more than 40 years of experience. As a recognized ...

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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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Quality Engineer - Automotive Parts Manufacturer (32973)

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions - Huntsville , AL

An international automotive parts manufacturing company is actively seeking a Quality Engineer to join their facility near Huntsville, AL . Responsibilities of Quality Engineer - Automotive Parts ...

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Aftermarket Automotive Product development engineer

Top Street Performance - Santa Fe Springs , CA

As an Aftermarket Automotive Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and designing new automotive parts and accessories for the aftermarket industry. You will collaborate ...

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AUTOMOTIVE DIESEL TECH

National Automotive Training Academy - Detroit Lakes , MN

Degree or diploma in mechanical or automotive engineering. * ASE Diesel Certification advantageous. * Valid driver's license. * Aptitude for mathematics and science. * Advanced knowledge of diesel ...

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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 Santa Cruz, CA

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160942

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158210

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 Santa Cruz, CA. The base salary for Automotive Engineer ranges from $136,981 to $160,942 with the average base salary of $148,350. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $144,746 to $173,559 with the average total cash compensation of $158,210.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$148,350	$136,981 - $160,942
Bonus	$9,860	$7,765 - $12,617
Total Pay	$158,210	$144,746 - $173,559

* 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 Santa Cruz, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,904 - $180,825	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,904 - $180,825	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,610 - $180,479	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Salinas, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,870 - $159,636	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,164 - $159,982	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $149,367 - $175,494	COMPARE TO Santa Cruz, CA

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About Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz (/ˈsæntə ˈkruːz/, Spanish: Holy Cross) is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California. As of 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated Santa Cruz's population at 62,864. Situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, about 32 mi (51 km) south of San Jose and 75 mi (120 km) south of San Francisco, the city is part of the 12-county San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. Santa Cruz is known for its moderate climate, natural environment, coastline, redwood forests, alternative community lifestyles, and socially liberal leanings. It is also home to th...

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