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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$200K - $290K *

Join a dynamic team focused on redefining telecommunications through innovative, privacy-centric solutions. This role empowers you to architect foundational systems, enabling growth and collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$121K - $195K *

Champion innovation in Physical IC Design, driving advancements in next-gen AI/ML ecosystems. Lead the execution from RTL to silicon tape-out, collaborating closely with design engineers to ensure wor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Join us as a Physical IC Design Engineer to drive advancements in AI/ML technology and enhance mega datacenters. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment and lead world-class performance initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Champion the future of AI/ML! Drive Physical IC Design from RTL to silicon tape-out and optimize high-performance products within a collaborative, in-person environment, ensuring precision and innovat...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Lead the design execution from RTL to silicon tape-out, optimizing AI/ML product performance for mega datacenters. Collaborate with engineers in a hands-on environment to develop innovative methodolog...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Execute the physical design process from RTL to silicon tape-out, ensuring top-level performance through synthesis, verification, and collaboration. Drive advancements in AI/ML ecosystems within a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI/ML by executing physical design processes, from RTL to silicon tape-out, in a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge datacenter solutions and ent...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Transform the future of AI/ML by driving physical IC design from RTL to silicon tape-out. Engage with cutting-edge technology while leading performance at mega datacenters and collaborating with top e...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $195K *

Empower innovation by leading the physical design of cutting-edge ICs, optimizing performance for AI/ML ecosystems, and driving full cycle from RTL to tape-out in a dynamic team environment. Collabora...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $190K *

Lead a dynamic sourcing team to ensure high-rate production of air vehicles, focusing on supply strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost management while driving efficiency and quality in a fast-pace...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Unlock project potential by ensuring design buildability, collaborating with engineers and architects to streamline processes from design to factory, and providing hands-on support on the floor to enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Champion high-speed SerDes design, driving both transmit and receive paths from specification to silicon characterization, collaborating across teams to ensure optimal performance and integration of n...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Partner with us to design and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines for innovative silicon development workflows, enhancing productivity through automation and AI-driven solutions across engineering organ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of high-performance computing by designing innovative SoCs. Leverage your expertise in high-speed data protocols and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality AS...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $218K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on developing advanced structural dynamics algorithms for the automotive and aerospace sectors. Engage in algorithmic refinement, high-performance computin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $175K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $125K *

Deliver innovative control solutions by designing electrical systems from scratch, overseeing integration of complex components, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving projects to completion...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$66K - $124K *

Innovate cutting-edge mechanical designs and enhance ordnance systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the U.S. warfighter. Drive continuous improvement and lead engineering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Deliver innovative electrical designs for custom machinery, ensuring functionality from concept to commissioning. Collaborate with teams to evaluate and adapt engineering techniques, while managing mu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Oversee the growth and efficiency of an Engineering team, driving product delivery and quality improvements while cultivating leadership talent in a fast-paced software development environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Design innovative electrical solutions for military products. Lead project development from concept to delivery while ensuring compliance with military standards. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $130K *

Lead the design and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems, focusing on automated manufacturing processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions and ensure complia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $276K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading ASIC design and development. Oversee the complete ASIC flow, mentor engineers, and drive innovative solutions for next-gen instrumentation platforms while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $276K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team in digital ASIC design. Drive innovation from architecture to silicon bring-up, ensuring high-quality execution and collaboration across multidisciplina...

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  •   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.