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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Transformation Project Manager
$109K - $173K *
Help us drive strategic project planning and AI adoption across teams, ensuring clear objectives and strong follow-up. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance visibility and efficiency in...
Reposted 1 week ago
Software Engineer, Home Design Experience
$130K - $160K *
Shape the future of home design by leading technical architecture and delivery for a groundbreaking 3D application, collaborating closely with product teams to transform ideas into seamless experience...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Engineering Manager, Dedicated Infrastructure
$152K - $259K *
Join a team that's redefining infrastructure management by leading a dedicated group focused on high availability, security, and automation. Drive innovation while mentoring talent and enhancing opera...
2 weeks ago
Staff Software Development Engineer
$145K - $175K *
Elevate your career by leading the development of our cutting-edge Cloud Threat Detection Platform. Drive innovative high-throughput microservices, engineer robust APIs, and shape user-facing applicat...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $140K *
Transform the commissioning process by leading design reviews, functional testing, and site visits. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success and compliance, while managing documentation and tr...
1 week ago
$80K - $128K *
Elevate our proposal visual strategy by crafting compelling graphics and narratives. Collaborate with diverse teams to transform complex ideas into engaging visuals for federal submissions, enhancing...
2 days ago
Construction Success Team Manager
$120K - $150K *
Inspire the future of Customer Success by leading a high-performing team focused on measurable customer outcomes and operational excellence across multiple segments and geographies. Drive strategic ex...
2 weeks ago
Database Architect - InteleShare
$116K - $155K *
Transform the future of healthcare IT by designing scalable, secure database architectures that enhance medical imaging solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance systems that supp...
Today
Database Architect - InteleShare
$108K - $145K *
Champion the design and optimization of scalable database architectures for healthcare imaging solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating across teams to support operatio...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic global accounting team as you manage international audits, enhance month-end close processes, and drive improvements in accounting operations. Take ownership of complex projects while c...
5 days ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...
3 weeks ago
$98K - $164K *
Unlock potential by leading power system engineering efforts to design innovative electrification solutions for EHV/HV substations, ensuring project execution success and maximizing business developme...
Reposted 1 week ago
$70K - $110K *
Engage with school leaders to foster technology solutions, navigate challenges, and build productive long-term relationships. Drive the sales process through a consultative approach and support client...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of hotel technology by owning the end-to-end booking experience, bridging guest interactions and hotel-focused workflows to drive measurable business value through innovative solution...
Reposted yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...
3 weeks ago
$127K - $203K *
Join the charge in shaping technical solutions by transforming stakeholder needs into actionable requirements, fostering collaboration within teams, and ensuring project success throughout the product...
Reposted 1 week ago
Virtual Design & Construction Manager
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by integrating virtual design and construction processes into projects, enhancing workflows, and improving efficiency across teams. Lead technology adoption and create comprehensive B...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $128K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring timely delivery of quality goods. Manage vendor relationships, analyze inventory data, and lead a team to drive efficienc...
2 weeks ago
Remote Manager, Technical Sales - LETS/STEP for ISG
$160K - $246K *
Lead the charge in driving technical sales effectiveness and team development. Oversee a skilled team supporting complex infrastructure solutions, enhancing customer engagement, and fostering collabor...
1 week ago
Director Transmission Engineering
$200K - $250K *
Join a dynamic team as a senior leader to enhance transmission engineering services, oversee project delivery, and strengthen client relationships while driving innovation and growth in the energy sec...
5 days ago
$245K - $260K *
Join a team that's redefining Digital Employee Experience and Unified Observability. As a Solutions Engineer, you'll partner with sales to drive technical strategies, solve complex challenges, and enh...
1 week ago
Global Project Manager, Home Trial Services
$75K - $100K *
Transform clinical trial execution by managing home visit projects, collaborating with teams and vendors to ensure compliance and success. Lead training, mentor junior staff, and drive process improve...
1 week ago
Global Project Manager, Home Trial Services
$100K - $120K *
Transform your career by leading global home trial projects, ensuring seamless execution of participant visits. Collaborate with clients and teams to drive success while mentoring junior members and e...
1 week ago
$114K - $190K *
Join a team that's driving the successful execution of complex Power Conversion projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closure. Ensure financial performance, quality, and customer satisfacti...
1 week ago
$85K - $140K *
Drive your career with a hands-on role that bridges technical deployment, integration, and customer engagement. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and e...
2 weeks ago
What is a Component Engineer?
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?
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?
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?
Common industries include aerospace, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing.
How can I find Component Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
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.