Mechanical engineer jobs in Berkeley, CA and nearby (330 jobs)

Mechanical engineer jobs within 25 miles of Berkeley, CA. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 330
Employers: 161

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $145,530Across 93 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $61.86Across 13 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 5%16 listings
On-site: 35%114 listings

Not specified: 61% (200 listings)

Employers hiring include Zipline (16), Form Energy, Inc (14), Astranis (8).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Mechanical Engineer (PE)
GPAC
South San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 to $200,000 USD / year
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Robotics Engineer (Product / Electrical)
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San Francisco, CA
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San Francisco, CA
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GPAC
Oakland, CA
- $85,000 to $155,000 USD / year
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college, or equivalent
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GPAC
San Francisco, CA
- $85,000 to $155,000 USD / year
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college, or equivalent
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Mechanical Engineer
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South San Francisco, CA
- $95,000 to $135,000 USD / week
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San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 to $190,000 USD / year
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San Francisco, CA
- $257,000 to $327,000 USD / year
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Oakland, CA
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Jacobs
San Francisco, CA
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ManpowerGroup

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Hayward, CA, United States

Pay Range: $54.50

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Pay: Pay Range: $54.50
Experience: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Our client is seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer (Contractor) to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership, clear cross-functional communication, and a disciplined approach to qualification and risk management which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Sr Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

Location: Hayward, CA

Pay Range: $54.50

What's the Job?

Lead supplier-relocation engineering activities for DNA sequencing systems, owning qualification strategies, scope, requirements, schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables for mechanical parts, assemblies, and manufacturing processes.
Review drawings, specifications, BOMs, manufacturing processes, tooling, inspection methods, and historical quality data to identify technical gaps and define qualification requirements.
Collaborate with suppliers to obtain qualification documentation, qualification samples, inspection records, material certifications, capability studies, and validation evidence.
Develop and execute risk assessments and verification/validation protocols, including dimensional and functional testing, measurement-system analysis, and process-capability studies needed for part qualification.
Drive resolution of qualification failures and supplier deviations through root-cause analysis, corrective action, documented retesting, and evidence-based closure.

What's Needed?

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.
Experience in sustaining engineering, supplier quality, part qualification, or manufacturing transfer, preferably in life sciences, medical devices, or another regulated industry.
Strong proficiency in mechanical design, SolidWorks, GD&T, precision assemblies, materials, manufacturing processes, and supplier part qualification.
Ability to connect material properties, dimensional variation, process capability, and fabrication methods to product performance and qualification requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead root-cause analysis, resolve supplier technical issues, and implement effective corrective actions, with excellent verbal and written technical communication.

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to lead high-impact supplier relocation qualification work that supports continued design, quality, reliability, and performance requirements.
Chance to partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Process Engineering to drive evidence-based decisions and internal approvals.
Ownership of end-to-end qualification records and lifecycle documentation, including change control and release to manufacturing.
Motivation to solve complex technical challenges using structured risk assessment, verification/validation, and corrective action processes.
Support for professional growth through exposure to regulated-industry qualification expectations and cross-functional collaboration.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
401(k), Plus Match
Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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