Lead Design Engineer
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₹4.8 Lakhs - ₹18 Lakhs
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Lead Design Engineer Salary in Chennai ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹18 Lakhs for 5 years of experience to 14 years of experience. Salary estimates are based on 399 latest salaries received from Lead Design...
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₹4.1 L/yr - ₹10.8 L/yr | |
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₹12 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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₹3.4 L/yr - ₹7.6 L/yr | |
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹15.7 L/yr | |
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₹5.3 L/yr - ₹8.3 L/yr | |
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹8 L/yr | |
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₹3 L/yr - ₹4.5 L/yr | |
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₹6 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr | |
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Chennai
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₹5.2 L/yr - ₹9.1 L/yr | |
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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Lead Design Engineer Jobs in Chennai
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· 8-13 years
Intel Technology India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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· 8-13 years
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Pune
Lead Design Engineer
· 1-4 years
Cadence Design Systems
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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• posted on 15 Jan 2025
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Job security in some project like SEMI On time salary EOM Training and skill development etc.
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• posted on 05 Jan 2025
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Lead Design Engineer Salary In Other Locations
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Bangalore / Bengaluru
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Pune
Lead Design Engineer
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| Unlock ₹5.1 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr |
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Lead Design Engineer
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Lead Design Engineer Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg. annual salary |
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IT Services & Consulting Lead Design Engineer
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Software Product Lead Design Engineer
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Manufacturing Lead Design Engineer
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14
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Engineering & Construction Lead Design Engineer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lead Design Engineer Salaries
What is the salary of a Lead Design Engineer in Chennai?
Salary for a Lead Design Engineer in Chennai ranges between ₹4.8 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 399 latest salaries received from various Lead Design Engineers across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Lead Design Engineers?
- Cadence Design Systems Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹31.4 Lakhs per year
- NXP Semiconductors Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹30.4 Lakhs per year
- Reliance Industries Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
- John Deere Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹23.4 Lakhs per year
- Becton Dickinson Lead Design Engineer Salary - ₹21.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Lead Design Engineer in Chennai?
Average starting Salary for Lead Design Engineer in India is around ₹4.8 Lakhs per year (₹40.0k per month). 5 years of minimum experience is required to be a Lead Design Engineer.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Design Engineer in Chennai?
Highest salary that a Lead Design Engineer can earn is ₹40.0 Lakhs per year (₹3.3L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Lead Design Engineer in Chennai?
- Automobile - ₹3.5 Lakhs to 20.5 Lakhs per year
- Auto Components - ₹4.7 Lakhs to 27.5 Lakhs per year
- Engineering & Construction - ₹3.0 Lakhs to 36.0 Lakhs per year
- Industrial Machinery - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 18.0 Lakhs per year
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹4.1 Lakhs to 20.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Lead Design Engineer in India?
- Noida - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 38.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.5 Lakhs to 170.0 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹4.0 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹1.3 Lakhs to 95.0 Lakhs per year
- Chennai - ₹1.1 Lakhs to 101.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a Lead Design Engineer?
These are the top skills of a Lead Design Engineer based on 29 jobs posted by employers.
- Python
- Project Management
- Debugging
- AutoCAD
- Product Design
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