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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$118K - $210K *

Drive successful development and production of complex IC products, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams. Leverage technical expertise and program leadership to deliver...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead high-performance PCB design projects, ensuring optimal signal integrity and power delivery. Collaborate with global teams to deliver advanced semiconductor technologies, balancing technical depth...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product innovation by independently designing and evaluating complex engineering solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturing, ensuring adherenc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $142K *

Shape the future of industrial construction by leading diverse projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and safety while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational exc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of product lifecycle management by translating business needs into scalable solutions, ensuring seamless integration of engineering BOMs, and leading effective design and release proc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform vehicle engineering by serving as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, shaping scalable PLM solutions that streamline product development and enhance data managem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of experimental hardware by designing and implementing electrical systems that integrate sensors, actuators, and software for innovative medical devices in a dynamic startup envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Design and optimize complex PCB layouts for automotive electronics, ensuring compliance and functionality across multi-layer designs. Collaborate with global teams to maintain quality and traceability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$109K - $197K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower our engineering team by bridging design and manufacturing, ensuring seamless implementation of concepts on the shop floor. Collaborate, troubleshoot, and optimize processes to deliver high-qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing technical support and solutions, ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction through effective communication and engineering expertise in metallurg...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $103K *

Join our team to provide technical support and solutions, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across departments to address technical issues and enhance product performance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion automation solutions in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to production, ensuring alig...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Optimize automation solutions in manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead projects from concept to production, ensuring align...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.