Component Engineer Jobs

Component Engineers help organizations select, evaluate, and manage the parts and materials used in complex products and systems. They work across engineering, procurement, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure components meet technical requirements, perform reliably, and remain available throughout a product’s lifecycle. Explore vetted Component Engineer opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Component Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but commonly include reviewing component specifications, assessing supplier data, qualifying parts, and supporting design teams with component selection. Component Engineers may also investigate failures, manage approved parts lists, monitor obsolescence, and recommend alternatives that meet performance, cost, and compliance requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a degree in electrical, mechanical, materials, or a related engineering discipline, along with experience in component engineering, product development, or quality. Useful capabilities include interpreting technical drawings and datasheets, reliability analysis, risk assessment, supplier collaboration, and clear documentation. Familiarity with industry standards and tools such as PLM, ERP, or component lifecycle databases can also be valuable.

Industries and Career Paths

Component Engineers work in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing. Depending on experience and specialization, career paths may lead to senior or principal engineering roles, component engineering management, supplier quality, reliability engineering, or broader product and systems engineering positions.

Find Component Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for Component Engineer openings with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find positions that align with your technical expertise and career goals.

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$150K - $195K *

Partner with us to elevate electronic component standards for performance, reliability, and cost. Own lifecycle management and collaborate across teams to drive informed selection and risk mitigation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive optimal component selection and standardization in new designs, ensuring alignment with Parts Management Plans. Manage obsolescence and counterfeit issues while enhancing procurement processes a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by conducting critical technical assignments to ensure quality and compliance in electronic components management while collaborating across engineering disciplines to support prod...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of component engineering by managing lifecycle support, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across teams to enhance product quality and performance. Drive innovation in aerospace a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive the quality and reliability of mechanical components in UPS, PDU, and STS products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production readiness and compliance with standards while opt...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at improving semiconductor product yield through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and effective corrective actions. Drive measurable enhancements in performance and q...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings, ensuring high-quality product delivery while consider...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of AI by building innovative solutions for robotics, AV, and healthcare. Drive end-to-end product development, collaborating with customers to solve complex challenges in data annotat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $147K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical component engineering for strategic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability and performance of components in challenging envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $109K *

Drive quality and reliability in mechanical components for UPS, PDU, and STS products in Data Centers. Collaborate across teams to ensure cost-effective manufacturing and compliance with industry stan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $176K *

Drive excellence in electronic components management, ensuring compliance with MIL-STDs while supporting design and production. Collaborate in a multi-functional team to enhance obsolescence managemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $200K *

Join a team that's building AI production monitoring systems to enhance reliability. You'll oversee workflows for detecting and resolving agent failures, collaborating with teams to improve operationa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $125K *

Unlock potential by overseeing the development and testing of DC-DC power products while ensuring production goals are met through effective troubleshooting and analysis. Collaborate with teams to enh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Create impactful product features by leveraging full-stack engineering skills to transform abstract ideas into tangible solutions. Collaborate deeply across teams and drive projects from concept to de...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in semiconductor package design by leveraging advanced techniques, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and optimizing layouts for cutting-edge technologies to enhance performa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Elevate PCB design excellence by leading DFM initiatives and developing high-density layouts. Collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability and drive continuous improvement in processes and sta...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by leading engineering initiatives that shape product design and manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance across all engineering and production stages...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $217K *

Contribute to semiconductor process and device simulations, driving innovation and optimization in advanced technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams to tackle complex challenges across fabrication, me...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $145K *

Join our team to source and procure critical aerospace components, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to manage supplier relationships and main...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $194K *

Transform the component lifecycle management process by leading analysis, interfacing with customers, and ensuring compliance across aerospace and defense systems. Drive innovation and reliability in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Champion the design and delivery of complex PCB layouts for large-scale infrastructure hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish standards and ensure high performance and reliab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your PCB design skills in a dynamic role focusing on high-reliability electronics for aerospace and defense applications. Collaborate with engineers to transform concepts into reality, ensurin...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative product design and development, translating market needs into manufacturable solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and functionality from concept to production in a fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of the Customer Support function, driving excellence in technical resolution and customer relations across diverse industries while collaborating closely with internal teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Component Engineer?question toggle

    A Component Engineer evaluates and manages the parts and materials used in products, helping ensure they meet design, reliability, quality, compliance, and lifecycle requirements.

  • What does a Component Engineer do day to day?question toggle

    Daily work may include reviewing specifications and datasheets, qualifying components, coordinating with suppliers and design teams, maintaining approved parts lists, and resolving reliability or obsolescence issues.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Component Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles call for a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and relevant experience with components, product development, quality, or manufacturing. Requirements differ by employer and industry.

  • Which industries hire Component Engineers?question toggle

    Common industries include aerospace, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing.

  • How can I find Component Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to search vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, then filter and compare roles based on location, experience, and specialization.