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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$100K - $194K *

Unlock potential by driving the installation and support of design environments and EDA tools for external Foundry customers, ensuring efficient methodologies and enhancing design flows for optimal pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $155K *

Elevate product integrity by leading configuration management processes, ensuring accurate documentation and change control across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams for hardware and s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building a robust operational data backbone. This role requires deep expertise in streaming data, security, and relational modeling to ensure timely and secure delivery of critical...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$134K - $179K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary design efforts for complex projects. Drive innovation and ensure high-quality, code-compliant designs while...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Transform the validation landscape for software-defined vehicles by leading the strategy and execution of physical assets, ensuring readiness and integration across engineering teams to support future...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $230K *

Elevate your career by bridging customer needs with engineering solutions. As a key player in our Sales Support team, you'll guide clients through the adoption of innovative technology, ensuring succe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $230K *

Unlock potential by bridging customer needs with engineering solutions. Collaborate with sales and technical teams to drive product adoption, provide hands-on support, and create impactful demos, ensu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Advance your career as a hands-on ASIC Technical Program Manager. Drive cross-functional coordination across teams, manage vendor relationships, mitigate risks, and ensure successful project execution...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in embedded software development for safety & security, overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept to delivery, while collaborating with manufacturing and vendors to ensure efficien...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer robust hardware solutions critical for data center success, driving the development lifecycle from design to validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure performance and efficiency for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating innovative server hardware solutions that meet the performance and reliability demands of large-scale data center operations, collaborating with cross-funct...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $298K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and execution of complex wireless SoCs. Drive technical decisions, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure product success from concept to production in a d...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $89K *

Join us in driving innovation as you lead manufacturing activities for new products, ensuring quality and efficiency from prototype to production while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance cust...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

Tackle the intersection of engineering and filmmaking as a product engineer. Collaborate with founders on innovative strategies, creating AI-driven tools that revolutionize creative workflows and user...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive innovation in advanced-node physical design, leveraging your expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance methodologies. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely tape-outs and optimize desi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $217K *

Unlock potential by leading integration efforts for BCD and image sensor technologies, ensuring robust performance and continuous improvement in yield, quality, and manufacturability through cross-fun...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in materials project management by driving innovative product development, optimizing supplier relationships, and enhancing operational efficiency to meet business growth objectives wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of linear technology by driving product strategy, optimizing market share, and enhancing customer solutions. Leverage your expertise to lead product development a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Unlock the potential of SYSPRO as a senior expert, driving system optimization and functional architecture. Collaborate across teams to establish standards, enhance processes, and mentor others, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Analyze and optimize SYSPRO functionality, ensuring alignment across teams. Lead the functional blueprint, manage system improvements, and mentor others while fostering collaboration between business...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by enhancing processes, improving efficiency, and implementing innovative strategies in a dynamic manufacturing environment to support continuous improvement and cost-savi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers to design and deliver innovative IoT-connected products. Oversee device connectivity architecture, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive proj...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $245K *

Shape the future of technology as you lead in interconnect engineering, optimizing advanced high-speed designs from concept to production. Collaborate with diverse teams and suppliers to enhance produ...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$75K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by designing intricate PCB layouts, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Your expertise will shape the future of electronic systems whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to optimize package design solutions for cutting-edge technologies. Leverage your expertise in electrical performance, manufacturability, and modeling tools while collaborating with cr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.