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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$74K - $102K *

Engineer and support product evaluations with hands-on design, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic components. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes while maintaining high quality...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $400K *

Explore innovative solutions in package design and development, tackling challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed for advanced wafer-scale packages, driving breakthroughs in AI and me...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $400K *

Transform the future of AI by owning the design and development of advanced wafer-scale packages, tackling unique challenges in thermomechanical aspects and assembly speed to enable unprecedented perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovation by driving product development from concept to launch. Collaborate across teams to identify opportunities, validate designs, and enhance existing products while ensuring alignment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $143K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in metering and monitoring solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to support product lifecycle management, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate ac...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development by managing design, validation, and launch of electromechanical systems for automotive applications, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $200K *

Join us to design and coordinate electrical systems for semiconductor tool installations, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver succe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to redefine operational excellence by owning end-to-end business mapping. You'll build essential infrastructure and tools that empower transformations, ensuring each deployment enhances our pl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that drives innovation in CT systems by developing advanced electrical designs, ensuring product excellence, and collaborating globally to enhance medical imaging technology. Your expertis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $190K *

Shape the future of digital engineering by leading the development and lifecycle management of strategic digital components. Collaborate across teams to ensure the reliability and quality of integrate...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Support our technical sales efforts by collaborating across teams to ensure product designs meet customer needs. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage projects, enhance customer satisfaction...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the design and documentation of mechanical components for high-performance semiconductor assembly machines, collaborating with engineers to ensure functionality, manufacturability, and cost-effe...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of vehicle electrical systems by defining next-gen architectures. Tackle complex challenges in hardware design and systems engineering while translating vehicle goals into scalable st...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $265K *

Join a team that's redefining advanced packaging solutions for next-gen Ethernet technologies. Lead the design and execution of innovative IC package architectures, ensuring optimal performance and co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in network infrastructure by leveraging your expertise in engineering and systems administration. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$149K - $212K *

Engineer cutting-edge electronic circuits for high-speed communications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive product development from concept to qualification, ensuring silicon success in advance...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Develop innovative ASIC designs for advanced applications like machine learning and video processing. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal architecture, micro-architecture, and integration for hig...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize power integrity methodologies for high-performance PCB and ASIC designs, ensuring robust delivery for high-current applications while collaborating across teams to define architectures and ad...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in configuring and optimizing hardware solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation from concept to production in a dynamic and fast-paced environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $93K *

Lead the design and implementation of DAS/ERRCS systems across diverse projects. Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure compliant and high-quality deliverables while employing advan...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Unlock your potential as a DAS Designer, creating innovative RF system drawings, managing projects from concept to completion while collaborating with engineers and clients to ensure compliance and ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Optimize DAS design processes and lead the creation of comprehensive RF drawings for diverse facilities. Collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality, compliant systems that meet client needs and reg...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Empower innovation by designing top-tier DAS and ERRCS systems. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on projects across various sectors. Ensure compliance and excellence through detailed design a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Transform designs and documents for DAS/ERRCS, ensuring code compliance and effective solutions. Collaborate with engineers and managers on projects while utilizing advanced RF modeling tools and main...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Unlock innovative designs in DAS engineering. Collaborate with teams to create compliant and efficient RF solutions for diverse facilities while managing project documentation and ensuring timely deli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.