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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$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on designing and enhancing Teamcenter solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve PLM processes, and managing deployment and lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation at the forefront of autonomous systems technology. Lead multifaceted hardware projects from concept to production, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in complex hardware development projects, from concept to production. Collaborate across multiple teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of innovative products that power future...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$127K - $236K *

Lead technical initiatives as a Principal Applications Engineer, leveraging high-speed interface standards like PCIe and Ethernet. Foster collaboration with teams to enhance productivity and drive cus...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

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Concord, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Advance innovative manufacturing processes for spacecraft components, collaborating with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, prototype development, and transition to production, while implem...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Develop and execute innovative electrical control systems, guiding design projects from conception to completion. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior designers, and ensure compliance with safety and...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by designing innovative structural solutions for residential projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to produce high-quality designs under tight deadlines while ensuring complian...

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

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform infrastructure projects by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for complex building systems, ensuring c...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$50K - $180K *

Drive success in aviation engineering by performing diverse implementation tasks and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance air traffic systems while ensuring quality and timeliness in project del...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$219K - $280K *

Lead the development and validation of RF components for satellite systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define specifications, conduct rigor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $250K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $250K *

Lead the design and validation of NFC digital key hardware, ensuring secure vehicle access through effective collaboration across teams and deep technical expertise in RF systems and wireless architec...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$91K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on designing and implementing advanced mechanical systems for automated production lines, ensuring safety and efficiency in energetic manufacturin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$86K - $129K *

Tackle manufacturing challenges by optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance productivity, ensure quality, and support new product develop...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Design and validate automotive embedded control unit hardware, ensuring performance and specifications. Collaborate across teams to execute tests, create circuit designs, and analyze failures while su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing automotive design by leading the development of exterior systems. Drive innovation and quality through collaboration, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Deliver innovative ASIC physical design solutions, leading STA workflows and enhancing engineering processes for high-performance generative AI products in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize advanced semiconductor packaging processes, focusing on flip chip development and assembly. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reliability, mitigate risks, and drive integration from d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform semiconductor packaging by optimizing flip chip processes, ensuring robust integration and reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation from concept to high-volume product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.