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Senior R&D Design Engineer Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

Apple

Display Module Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA

$162K - $286K/yr

Apple is looking for a world class module design engineer to lead the design, development and ... D. or minimum 5 years of experience in related field Experience in optical design and simulation ...

Apple

Display Module Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA

$162K - $286K/yr

Apple is looking for a world class module design engineer to lead the design, development and ... D. or minimum 5 years of experience in related field Experience in optical design and simulation ...

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How much do senior r&d design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior r&d design engineer in Santa Rosa, CA is $147,138.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,500.00 and $172,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior R&D Design Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectSenior R&D Design EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, innovation centers, product development teamsDesign offices, manufacturing facilities, product development teams
Industry UsageUsed in companies focusing on product innovation and researchUsed across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and consumer products
Comparison Search IntentUnderstanding advanced R&D roles and responsibilitiesFocus on mechanical design tasks and technical skills

The main difference is that a Senior R&D Design Engineer focuses on innovative research and development projects, often leading new product concepts, while a Mechanical Design Engineer primarily concentrates on designing and developing mechanical components and systems. Both roles require strong engineering credentials, but the Senior R&D role emphasizes research, experimentation, and innovation within a collaborative environment.

Senior R D Design Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Senior R&D Design Engineer job openings in Santa Rosa, CA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,138 per year, or $70.7 per hour.
ABB Talent Pool - Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical)

ABB Talent Pool - Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical)

ABB

Novato, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

ABB Group rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

72nd of 419 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

Talent Acquisition Partner
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects.
In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
The work model for the role is: #Li-Onsite
ABB is seeking highly motivated and innovative R&D Engineers to join its talent pool for upcoming opportunities across Electrification, Automation, and Motion businesses at across multiple locations in India including Nashik, Bangalore, Faridabad, and Vadodara.
You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Evaluating, selecting, and applying standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments.
  • Providing technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
  • Assisting in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects.
  • Utilizing checklists to perform design verification according to applicable standards and engineering guidelines.

Our team dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.


Qualifications for the role
  • You enjoy working with EPlan / CAD in either of Electrification / Automation / Motion business
  • You have 3 to 8 years of experience in logic building or interlocking, understanding customer requirements, preparing SLD (Single Line Diagram), Schematic drawings, BOM and manufacturing releases for MV switchgear products
  • (Working as Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical)
  • Possess an enhanced knowledge of either Eplan / Promise / ElecDesk / CAD / SolidWorks / Highly adept in software platforms like
  • Degree in Electrical /Mechanicalengineering from a reputed university (should be full-time)
  • You are at ease communicating in English

A Future Opportunity
Please note that this position is part of our talent pipeline and not an active job opening at this time. By applying, you express your interest in future career opportunities with ABB.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and see the impact of our work across the globe.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

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