Tool Design Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Tool Design Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Tool Design Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $140,116 as of September 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $123,384 and $154,244. 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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What is a Tool Design Engineer?

A Tool Design Engineer is responsible for creating and designing tools and equipment used in manufacturing processes. They work closely with production teams to understand their needs and requirements, and then use their technical expertise to design and develop tools that improve efficiency, productivity, and safety. This role involves using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed drawings and specifications, as well as collaborating with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure that the tools meet all necessary standards and regulations. Additionally, Tool Design Engineers may also be involved in testing and troubleshooting tools to ensure they perform as intended. Overall, this role requires a strong understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and the ability to innovate and problem-solve.

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Aerospace Design Engineer, $65,000 - $80,000+

Lunar Tool and Mold Inc - Fairlawn , OH

9860 York Alpha Dr #3586, North Royalton, OH 44133 Design Engineer - Aerospace Tool and Die Cutting Edge Projects with Top Tier Technology Positive, Family-Friendly Work Culture & Great Benefits 1st ...

Job Traffic Ltd - 12 days ago

Senior Software Engineer - Skimlinks

Connexity - Los Angeles , CA

Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems. Develop APIs, microservices, and other ... Tool), Reporting APIs and high-performance Javascript (Skimlinks JS) deployed on some of the ...

Lensa - 13 days ago

Sr CArmy AWS cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

I4DM - Arlington , VA

Have ability to understand customer requirements and make appropriate tool/service recommendations ... Design and implement data ingestion pipelines using AWS services such as DMS, DataSync, Glue ...

Dice.com - 32 days ago

Information Systems Security Engineer, Staff Principal - Top Sec with Security Clearance

American Systems Corporation - Colorado Springs , CO

... secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques. * Receive a robust benefits ... Recommend cybersecurity software tools and assists in the development of software tool requirements ...

Dice.com - 32 days ago

Planning Engineer - Regional Planning

Electric Reliability Council of Texas - Austin , TX

Assists in providing input and analyses from the planning perspective on market/protocol design ... Experience using power system simulation tool, Powerworld * Experience programming and developing ...

Energy Central - 18 days ago

Junior SATCOM Test Engineer with Security Clearance

LinQuest Corporation - Colorado Springs , CO

Test Management Tool * MATLAB, ModelCenter * Use of model based system engineering concepts * Space ... Experience with analyzing design and specification proposals of manufacturers to ascertain that ...

Dice.com - 32 days ago

What does a Tool Design Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Tool Design Engineer

Perform testing and validation of new tooling designs to ensure functionality and reliability.

September 13, 2023

Work with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components for tooling construction.

September 25, 2023

Stay current with industry trends and advancements in tooling technology.

September 27, 2023

Develop and design new tools and equipment for manufacturing processes.

October 01, 2023

Create detailed drawings and specifications for tooling components and assemblies.

October 16, 2023

Collaborate with production and engineering teams to understand tooling needs and requirements.

October 25, 2023

Provide technical support and troubleshooting for tooling issues during production.

October 28, 2023

Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in tooling design and construction.

November 09, 2023

Evaluate and improve existing tooling designs to enhance efficiency and performance.

November 10, 2023

Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis for new tooling designs.

November 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Tool Design Engineer in San Jose, CA

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154244

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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144208

What is the average salary for Tool Design Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tool Design Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Tool Design Engineer ranges from $123,384 to $154,244 with the average base salary of $140,116. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $127,419 to $162,032 with the average total cash compensation of $144,208.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$140,116	$123,384 - $154,244
Bonus	$4,091	$4,035 - $7,787
Total Pay	$144,208	$127,419 - $162,032

* 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.

Tool Design Engineer Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,384 - $154,244	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,355 - $136,706	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,148 - $153,949	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,747 - $149,697	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,943 - $149,943	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,893 - $153,630	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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JOB TITLE Entry Tool Design Engineer	LOCATION San Jose, CA	MINIMUM SALARY $86,000	MAXIMUM SALARY $104,000
JOB TITLE Intermediate Tool Design Engineer	LOCATION San Jose, CA	MINIMUM SALARY $99,300	MAXIMUM SALARY $128,100
JOB TITLE Senior Tool Design Engineer	LOCATION San Jose, CA	MINIMUM SALARY $122,200	MAXIMUM SALARY $153,400
JOB TITLE Specialist Tool Design Engineer	LOCATION San Jose, CA	MINIMUM SALARY $143,400	MAXIMUM SALARY $183,400
JOB TITLE Tool Design Engineer IV	LOCATION San Jose, CA	MINIMUM SALARY $143,353	MAXIMUM SALARY $183,320
JOB TITLE Tool Design Engineer II	LOCATION San Jose, CA	MINIMUM SALARY $99,211	MAXIMUM SALARY $128,089

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