Mechanical Engineer Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - 065QE

  • Quartus Engineering
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

preferred) Design validation using proper finite element analysis techniques Familiarity with optical raytracing software (eg....

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Opto-Mechanical Engineer I (New College Grad) - 064QE

  • Quartus Engineering
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

element analysis techniques GD&T application per ASME Y14.5M Mechanical design for precision assemblies in challenging environments Precision motion control Heat transfer and design for thermal...

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Thermal Engineer, Sr. Staff

  • Qualcomm
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills Education Experience: MSME or PhD in Mechanical Engineering Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer....

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Sr Staff or Principal Thermal Engineer, Server Packaging

  • Qualcomm
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Education Required: MS in Mechanical Engineering Preferred: PhD in Mechanical Engineering Requirements : 10+ years of industry experience in electronics cooling related to server products....

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Tools and Process Site Reliability Engineer

  • Apple
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Mar 02, 2026 Role Number: 20... Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences...

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Maintenance Engineer

  • Hilton San Diego Resort & Spa
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago

San Diego Mission Bay Resort is a sprawling 357-room resort, boasting multiple dining options, a beautiful renovated pool, a kids pool, astonishing Bay views, fire pits and so much more. We are...

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Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer - Servo Controls

  • General Atomics
  • Poway, CA (16 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Poway, CA (16 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer - Servo Controls within our ASI Electrical Engineering group. The position is located in Poway, CA....

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Student Intern - Mechanical Engineering (Summer 2026)

  • NASSCO
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Proficiency in personal computer (PC) word processing, spreadsheets and graphics, as well as computer-aided design and engineering (CAD/CAE) systems, is desirable....

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Mechanical Engineer (P.E.)

  • gpac
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Engineer Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field of study preferred 5+ years of experience in the design & production of mechanical systems for a diversity of...

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General Maintenance Engineer III ("Ingeniero/a de Mantenimiento")

  • The Lodge Torrey Pines
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Catamaran - San Diego, CA 92109Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Professional CertificationSalary Range: $26.70 - $26.70 HourlyJob Shift: Day /...

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General Maintenance Engineer IV (FT) (AM/PM) ("Ingeniero/a de Mantenimiento IV")

  • The Lodge Torrey Pines
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Catamaran - San Diego, CA 92109Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Professional CertificationSalary Range: $32.00 - $35.00 HourlyJob Shift: Day /...

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Mechanical Engineer II (Job 1283)

  • DLH Holdings Corp.
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Thermal analysis shall be simulated with Finite Element analysis and verified with analytical calculations....

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Intern - Mechanical Engineer

  • EMCOR Group, Inc.
  • El Cajon, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • El Cajon, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications Currently attending college with a major in Mechanical Engineering and will be conferred within 2 years....

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Mechanical Engineer Intern

  • EchoStar
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 7 days ago

60 credit hours completed by May 2026 Skills and Qualifications: Created mechanical design using 3D CAD system such as Creo or SolidWorks Hands-on experience in building prototypes Completed coursework...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • AeroVironment
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago

engineering or equivalent STEM discipline 5-7+ years of relevant experience with mechanical design and drawing creation Proven experience developing production-ready mechanical drawings and assemblies...

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Demographic Data for La Jolla, CA

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Salary for Mechanical Engineer Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Mechanical Engineer positions.

Highest Education Level

Mechanical Engineers in La Jolla, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
32.5%
Associate's Degree
5.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mechanical Engineers in La Jolla, CA
4-6 years
26.4%
2-4 years
25.9%
6-8 years
17.6%
Less than 1 year
10.4%
1-2 years
7.0%
8-10 years
5.9%
None
4.2%
10+ years
2.6%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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