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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$110K - $130K *

Develop reliable embedded firmware for avionics systems, collaborating with engineers to ensure seamless integration and performance under demanding conditions. Drive innovation in low-latency applica...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Elevate the visual and interactive quality of web properties by collaborating with design and engineering teams. Own the design system, create dynamic UI components, and enhance user experiences throu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $286K *

Empower innovation by joining a skilled team of engineers focused on developing high-speed serial-link physical IP. Contribute to mixed-signal design, verification, and testing, driving projects from...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic engineering team, leading mechanical systems development, driving sustainable innovations, and enhancing collaboration for optimal production efficiency and localizati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $189K *

Shape the future of industrial engineering by delivering precise instrumentation designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project specifications, schedules, and quality standards ar...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform alloy breakthroughs into market-ready products by leading hands-on testing and characterization. Collaborate with engineers and labs to ensure quality and innovation in product development...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Transform the future of silicon verification by developing advanced test designs and automation for cutting-edge technologies, while collaborating closely with EDA vendors and engineering teams to ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Advance your career by developing and validating silicon verification decks. Collaborate with teams to define tools and enhance EDA infrastructures while mentoring engineers in automated processes and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Engineer innovative silicon verification solutions, developing and testing Calibre decks for advanced technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance design processes and establish robust automation f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Champion the development of advanced silicon verification decks, enhancing tools and processes for EDA. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure top-quality performance in cutting-edge techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's transforming warehouse solutions through innovative designs, customer collaboration, and project management. Leverage your expertise in AutoCAD to enhance operational efficiencies a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and optimization of cutting-edge optical systems, utilizing advanced software tools. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet performance stan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of aviation by leading the development of cutting-edge embedded software for aircraft engine control systems, ensuring safety and performance through collaboration and innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Deliver manufacturing excellence by leading product development initiatives from concept to production, ensuring high-quality standards in PCB and PCBa processes while collaborating with diverse teams...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower project success by defining and standardizing commissioning strategies across diverse sectors. Lead multiple projects, ensuring efficient execution and alignment with objectives while mentorin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $190K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform mission-critical data centers by leading complex DDC implementations, mentoring engineers, and optimizing building automation systems through hands-on technical expertise and project leaders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development and launch of a new gas strut product line, optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating across teams to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Drive technical exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $170K *

Join us to define and lead innovative automotive firmware solutions. Provide technical expertise and mentorship within a collaborative environment to enhance product quality, streamline processes, and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$60K - $103K *

Shape the future of technical documentation by collaborating globally to design, implement, and optimize innovative content solutions that enhance user experience for both internal teams and external...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $232K *

Lead the development of advanced power electrical converters for aerospace applications, managing projects from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $190K *

Drive seamless integration from engineering to manufacturing by leading hardware integration and NPI processes. Take ownership of cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality builds and effective pro...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation by automating high-performance analog and mixed-signal designs. Lead a dynamic team to enhance methodologies for analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters while transforming...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$167K - $226K *

Join a team that's redefining AI-native products by blending cloud, ML, and hardware. As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead technical direction, influence architecture, and drive innovation across syst...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.