CAE Designer III Salary in California

How much does a CAE Designer III make in California? The average CAE Designer III salary in California is $112,717 as of September 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $98,237 and $129,582. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. View the Cost of Living in California

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Job Description

Utilizes computer-aided engineering (CAE) software tools to support and optimize the design engineering process for products, components, or structures. Creates prototypes, layouts and models for product components, a system, or a manufacturing process using CAE tools. Performs analysis to find flaws or inefficiencies in designs and to model solutions. Collects and assembles data. Employs CAE tools to enable benchmarking, concept design, prototype development, simulation, and testing protocols. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $109,667 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $114,790 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $109,057 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $104,351 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $112,812 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $109,410 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $102,437 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $125,475 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $125,187 Date Updated September 25, 2023
Location Albany, CA Avg. Salary $125,475 Date Updated September 25, 2023

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    CAE Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    CAE Designer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    CAE Designer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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