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 - $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

$125K - $160K *

Unlock potential by providing hands-on technical support in parts selection, management, and quality control for high-tech space programs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Empower customer experiences by leading the Customer Support function, directly impacting innovative projects in AI across multiple sectors. Collaborate with teams and clients to resolve queries and e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by driving product excellence in Specialty Materials. Manage customer relationships and enhance processes while becoming a recognized expert in Titanium and Specialty Steel manufac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive product excellence by managing customer relationships and engineering processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance Titanium and Specialty Steel products, ensuring quality and continuous improv...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Engineer integrated installation activities for US Navy programs, focusing on design evaluation and technical support for production and configuration management. Engage in documentation preparation a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $344K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $187K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and release manufacturable mechanical designs for high-performance metal components, ensuring quality and efficiency from concept through production...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of precision manufacturing by developing and releasing high-performance mechanical designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality in a fast-p...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive product development by collaborating with customers and R&D teams, managing full lifecycle activities from requirements to deployment while ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfactio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $145K *

Innovate customer success by driving implementation projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective software integration and compliance, enhancing operational efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $160K *

Drive customer success through seamless project implementations, ensuring timely configuration and deployment of solutions while managing change amidst evolving requirements and fostering strong commu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and develop high-quality software for mission systems in a collaborative environment, supporting the entire software lifecycle while enhancing your technical expertise and contributing to inno...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $213K *

Unlock potential by leading technical discussions and demonstrations of advanced Analog Design Environment tools to enhance customer circuit design experiences while advocating for product improvement...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the evolution of a cutting-edge design system, bridging Figma and production code. Take ownership of component design and implementation, ensuring seamless integration and scalability while s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of the design system by managing Figma components and production code, ensuring seamless integration between design and engineering while evolving the system for future AI capabilities...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by bridging design and engineering in our innovative design system. Take ownership of the Figma library and core components, ensuring seamless integration and scalability while shapin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $400K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.