CAE Designer IV Salary in California

How much does a CAE Designer IV make in California? The average CAE Designer IV salary in California is $141,904 as of February 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $124,266 and $156,858. 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 highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $138,065 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $144,514 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $137,297 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $131,372 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $142,024 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $137,741 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $128,962 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $157,966 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $157,603 Date Updated February 27, 2023
Location Albany, CA Avg. Salary $157,966 Date Updated February 27, 2023

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    CAE Designer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    CAE Designer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    CAE Design Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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