Controls Designer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Controls Designer make in San Jose, CA? The average Controls Designer salary in San Jose, CA is $131,583 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $117,988 and $145,534. 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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Electrical Controls Designer (AutoCad Electric)

AXIS Automation - Hartland , WI

An Electrical Controls Designer will partner with our engineering, field service, and assembly teams to build highly engineered decorating and finishing equipment for the baking and snack food ...

ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago

Electrical Controls Designer (drafting software exp. req.)

#twiceasnice Recruiting - Springfield , IL

... Designer to add to their team in Sangamon County, IL. You will be responsible for designing and developing products that meet customer-specific requirements as it relates to the electrical controls ...

ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago

Substation Protection & Controls Designer/Engineer

Metric Geo - Denver , CO

This company are looking to add to their Colorado team and are hiring for a Substation P&C Designer/Engineer. The ideal candidate is someone who is looking for an organisation where they can progress ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Traffic Controls Designer

347 Group, Inc. - San Francisco , CA

We have an immediate opportunity for a Traffic Controls Project Coordinator in the San Francisco area. This position requires experience creating the placement of traffic control pre-warning ...

ZipRecruiter - 37 days ago

Electrical Controls Designer

MultiSource Mfg - Burnsville , MN

This role is responsible for designing, revising, programming, and troubleshooting machine control systems for Forpak's current equipment line and new innovations, including robotics. This position ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 66 days ago

Part-Time Graphic Designer

Controls Group North America - Brea , CA

We are seeking a talented Part-Time Graphic Designer to join our team in Brea, CA. The ideal ... In person Company Description Controls Group North America (CGNA) is the leading network of ...

ZipRecruiter - 24 days ago

What does a Controls Designer do?

Common responsibilities of a Controls Designer

Requires an an understanding of all drafting practices and procedures, plus the ability to perform and apply a variety of mathematical calculations and a thorough working knowledge of shop and field erection/assembly processes in the mechanical/structural, electrical, or architectural areas.

January 28, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and mechanical drawing necessary to create legible, accurate, and technically acceptable construction drawings.

February 12, 2023

Control system network architecture drawings.

March 19, 2023

Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.

March 20, 2023

Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.

April 05, 2023

Reviews and develops change requests with the project engineer for clarity as needed.

April 18, 2023

Creates or modifies layouts, schematics, detail, and assembly drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD primarily, potential to adopt SolidWorks Electrical).

April 22, 2023

Provide Instrumentation and Controls Engineering services to design and specify I&C systems for complex Process and Mechanical systems required for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, water and waste-water processing facilities.

May 13, 2023

Prepare wiring and raceway routing plans, instrument data sheets, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID), loop wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS wiring diagrams, instrument installation plans and details, logic diagrams, sequences of operation, input/output databases, and other documentation.

May 20, 2023

Supportive team environment, flexible schedule, mobile device, laptop, company vehicle.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Controls Designer in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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117988

145534

131583

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122738

157488

139112

What is the average salary for Controls Designer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Controls Designer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Controls Designer ranges from $117,988 to $145,534 with the average base salary of $131,583. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,738 to $157,488 with the average total cash compensation of $139,112.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$131,583	$117,988 - $145,534
Bonus	$7,529	$4,749 - $11,955
Total Pay	$139,112	$122,738 - $157,488

* 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.

Controls Designer Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,988 - $145,534	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,572 - $128,986	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,763 - $145,255	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,510 - $141,243	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,698 - $141,475	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,518 - $144,954	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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