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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$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of industrial products by developing robust bare-metal firmware. Leverage your creativity and expertise to enhance performance, reliability, and new capabilities while exploring A...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of power distribution by owning new product introductions, ensuring manufacturability and certification, and leading cross-functional collaboration to transition innovative designs in...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $222K *

Unlock potential by designing and governing advanced Teamcenter PLM solutions tailored for semiconductor product lifecycles. Define strategies that harmonize business capabilities with future-state ar...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $160K *

Drive the technical selection and lifecycle management of electronic components, ensuring quality and reliability in product designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance and re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative software solutions for embedded systems in Battery Management Systems, collaborating with hardware teams to ensure quality and performance across vehicle platforms, enhancing commu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Play a key role in designing and optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure, enhancing analytics and reporting capabilities. Collaborate with teams to build scalable data pipelines and ensure high-q...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $135K *

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1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Drive innovation by developing and integrating automated systems for manufacturing solar array products. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance production capabilities and ensure quality, while sha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing and optimizing advanced manufacturing processes, managing capital projects, and ensuring product readiness through innovative tooling and validation strategies in a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading complex storage and networking solutions. Drive program planning, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely delivery and quality of Broadcom so...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $175K *

Engineer and manage complex storage and networking solutions, overseeing program planning, budget, and staffing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality delivery and meet customer re...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $175K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative storage and networking solutions. Oversee program planning, budget management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely, high-quality project execut...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the integration architecture connecting automation systems to Oracle Fusion. Spearhead robust data flow from factory floor to enterprise systems, ensuring seamless vendor collaborations and comp...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives to optimize category spend of $70M, fostering cross-business synergies and managing supplier relationships within a global supply chain team. Drive compliance, innovatio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower a global supply chain strategy by managing $70M in machining category spend. Drive supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and implement best practices to ensure compliance and innovation...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by spearheading category strategies for a $70M machining spend, driving cost savings and operational excellence across the Americas. Foster supplier relationships and implement best p...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement strategies by leveraging cross-business synergies in category management. Drive cost efficiency while managing $70M spend in Machining, enhancing supplier relationships and opera...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical design for advanced wafer-scale assemblies. Contribute to innovative solutions in power delivery systems, chassis, and heatsinks, while tackling complex engine...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by owning mechanical design projects in wafer-scale assembly, focusing on power delivery systems and multi-material interactions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to innovate and so...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical design by innovating wafer-scale assembly solutions. Contribute to complex interactions within power delivery systems and mechanical chassis, driving advanceme...

1 week 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.