Plastic Process Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Plastic Process Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Plastic Process Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $96,790 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $90,517 and $104,111. 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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Plastic Process Development Engineer

Magnetic Technologies Corporation - Marietta , OH

Job purpose Arnold Magnetic Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Plastics Process Development Engineer to contribute to development and support of specialty composite plastics. The products are ...

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Process Engineer,Plastic molding

Brightpath Associates LLC - Goodyear , AZ

Perform tooling operations and engineering changes to a variety of injection molds with hot runners, valve gates and cores * Provide technical support in collaboration with engineering staff for ...

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Quality Engineering Manager

Plastic Executive Recruiters - Everett , WA

Job description A growing manufacturer producing innovative plastic extrusion products is seeking a ... Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality As a Quality Engineer , you will play a ...

LinkedIn - 34 days ago

Program Manager I Virtual Learning & Webinars

American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Arlington Heights , IL

ABOUT US The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty ... Oversee the execution of webinars, broadcasts, and podcasts and on-demand educational programming ...

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Project Engineer - Plastics

Consolidated Metco - Vancouver , WA

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing projects as part of the Asset Management Team ... Plastic components and assemblies. * Provide input to DFM/DFA processes to ensure best-practice and ...

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Quality Inspector I

Plastic Molding Technology LLC - Englewood , CO

Plastic Molding Technology leverages its three strategic locations to provide engineering expertise ... for process, product, internal, and external customer concerns * Interfaces with Quality and ...

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What does a Plastic Process Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Plastic Process Engineer

Execute tasks on consulting projects pertinent to Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), Milling, Casting and Injection Molding processes.

October 21, 2022

Set-up, operator or tend the molding machine for the initial sampling of new and modified tools for the production of parts that meet customer specifications.

November 26, 2022

Develop and coordinate training sessions for process technicians/operators based on proper decoupled molding techniques and rigorous mold try-out methods and develop standard operating procedures, where applicable.

February 01, 2023

Review and control qualification of process changes/documentation to validate effectiveness and make appropriate set-up sheet changes.

February 11, 2023

Initiate and manage change order requests which include but not limited to elements of environment, health and safety, purchasing, quality, and engineering.

February 11, 2023

Participate & support in lean/continuous improvement initiatives.

February 21, 2023

Lead molding improvements to include cycle time efficiencies, cavitation, scrap reduction, and establishment of optimal processing parameters.

March 11, 2023

Supporting external development and existing commercialized product support teams working with external suppliers.

April 01, 2023

Provide technical support for new tooling qualifications and process capability studies as required when requested by Applications Engineer or Mold Setters.

April 24, 2023

Assist with general molding troubleshooting, post repair mold sampling, quality issues, and training.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Plastic Process Engineer in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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90517

104111

96790

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

92707

107134

99500

What is the average salary for Plastic Process Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Plastic Process Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Plastic Process Engineer ranges from $90,517 to $104,111 with the average base salary of $96,790. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,707 to $107,134 with the average total cash compensation of $99,500.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,790	$90,517 - $104,111
Bonus	$2,709	$2,190 - $3,023
Total Pay	$99,500	$92,707 - $107,134

* 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.

Plastic Process Engineer Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,517 - $104,111	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,224 - $92,273	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,343 - $103,912	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,848 - $101,041	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,992 - $101,207	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,156 - $103,696	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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