Chemical Engineer Jobs in Los Altos, CA

1-15 of 41 Jobs

Chemical Operator, Wet Cathode Engineering

  • Tesla
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 10 days ago

What to Expect Tesla is hiring a Chemical Operator for the Wet Space Cathode Pilot. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, be safety conscious, display attention to detail, have good...

In Person

Applied Research Engineer

  • Apple
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Dec 19, 2025 Role Number: 20... Shape the future of wearable technology! The Applied Research and Characterization team combines expertise in mechanical engineering,...

In Person

Materials and Chemical Engineering Intern

  • AMA
  • Mountain View, CA (6 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (6 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 13 days ago

safety-related tasks (hazardous waste accumulation, housekeeping, and lab safety-related inspections) Regular reporting (verbal and/or written) to research mentor on progress of project Documentation...

In Person Internship

Senior Research Engineer

  • Oracle
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (8 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 days ago

At Oracle Analytics, we are building the next generation of enterprise AI products to enable intelligent data analysis at scale. Leveraging our foundational strengths in data management and...

In Person

Product Development Engineer

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 14 days ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded...

Hybrid

Polymer Materials Engineer, Thermoplastics

  • Tesla
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 15 days ago

What to Expect Tesla's Materials Engineering team is seeking a Polymer Materials Engineer with a strong focus on thermoplastics and melt flow simulation (e.g., Moldflow) to help accelerate the...

In Person

Materials Engineer, Paint

  • Tesla
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 16 days ago

What to Expect The team is seeking a Polymer Materials Engineer to focus on the fundamental, first principles relationships between paint materials, processes, and appearance.This position will...

In Person

Materials Engineer - Optical Materials AND Surface Characterization

  • Insight Global
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Insight Global is looking for a Materials Engineer focused on Optical Materials and Coatings to sit onsite in Sunnyvale for a top client in the AR/VR industry. This team brings together...

In Person

Research Engineer (or Scientist), Speech and Language

  • DeepMind
  • Mountain View, CA (6 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (6 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Snapshot Artificial Intelligence could be one of humanity's most useful inventions. At Google DeepMind, we're a team of scientists, engineers, machine learning experts and more, working together...

In Person

Hardware/Product Development Engineer, PLM - (E4) Hardware/Product Development Engineer, PLM - (E4)

  • Applied Materials Inc
  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (10 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Hardware/Product Development Engineer, PLM - (E4) Applied Materials Inc 4 ( ) Santa Clara, CA Why you should apply for a job to Applied Materials Inc : 4/5 in overall job satisfaction Ratings are...

In Person

Sr. Materials Engineer, R&D Core Materials

  • Align Technology
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Align Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer with deep expertise in polymer science, sustainability, material compatibility, and medical device packaging to lead complex,...

In Person

7 PhD positions in Mechanics and Chemical Engineering within MSCA COFUND PhD@Tec21 doctoral programme, Universite Grenoble Alpes (France)

  • Universite Grenoble Alpes
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (5 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

About PhD@Tec21: The Marie Skodowska-Curie Cofund doctoral programme PhD@Tec21 is dedicated to training the next generation of experts in mechanical and chemical engineering. The programme targets...

In Person

Materials Engineer

  • Meta Platforms, Inc.
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Join Meta Reality Labs and help define the next generation of Wearables and Mixed Reality experiences. Our Display, Optics, Camera, Depth and Sensors team is pioneering advanced optical systems...

In Person

Sr. Materials Engineer

  • Align Technology
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA (14 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for an innovative candidate to be a key contributor as a Senior Material Engineer in our San Jose, CA location. As a key member of the R&D Materials Engineering team, you will be...

In Person

Machine Learning Research Engineer, Siri Core Modeling

  • Apple Inc.
  • Cupertino, CA (5 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (5 miles from Los Altos, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Machine Learning Research Engineer, Siri Core Modeling Cupertino, California, United States Machine Learning and AI Summary Posted: Sep 11, 2025 Role Number: 20... The Siri team is creating...

In Person

Demographic Data for Los Altos, CA

Moving to Los Altos, CA? Find some basic demographic data about Los Altos, CA below.


Local
National
44,105
1,384
Medium

Chemical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHire curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements
Discover the ultimate origin of all chemical elements essential for life. Explore the Big Bang through Nobel Lectures and scientific papers in part 2 of Life in the Universe. This course will...
Mathematical Optimization for Engineers
Learn the mathematical and computational basics for applying optimization successfully. Master the different formulations and the important concepts behind their solution methods. Learn to...
Revit for Structural Engineers
Learn how to model basic building structural systems in Autodesk Revit. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has initiated a sea change in the way that buildings are designed and constructed. Old...

Salary for Chemical Engineer Jobs in Los Altos, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chemical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Chemical Engineers in Los Altos, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.8%
Master's Degree
29.7%
Doctorate Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.0%
High School or GED
0.9%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chemical Engineers in Los Altos, CA
None
36.4%
Less than 1 year
22.7%
1-2 years
13.6%
4-6 years
13.6%
2-4 years
9.1%
10+ years
4.5%