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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$64K - $95K *

Pioneer the mechanical design of aircraft engine nacelle components. Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to define system architecture, generate technical data packages, and ensure compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $95K *

Drive the mechanical design of aircraft engine nacelle components, collaborating with manufacturers and vendors to ensure compliance with technical requirements while generating detailed technical dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in bump interconnect development for advanced semiconductor devices, overseeing ubump and C4 processes, metallurgy, design rules, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the charge in bump interconnect development for advanced semiconductor devices, overseeing metallurgy, design rules, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust package perform...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

Lead the charge in structural engineering projects, enhancing design execution, fostering client relationships, and mentoring while advancing technical and leadership skills for long-term career growt...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Champion exceptional manufacturing processes by overseeing operations and ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained throughout production. Facilitate effective communication and lead a skil...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join our dynamic team as a Quality Engineer, where you'll develop and implement aerospace quality standards, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across processes and products in a f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $169K *

Drive innovative semiconductor process formulations and lead projects to define, fabricate, and evaluate semiconductor devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Optimize high-performance compute environments for engineering teams, ensuring uptime and performance across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requireme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Help us drive innovation in fleet charging hub design, overseeing projects from site control to permitting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery while maintaining high des...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $225K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative semiconductor test platforms, guiding a global engineering team through product lifecycle management, from concept to high-volume manufacturing, while fosterin...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining optical manufacturing processes through optimization, training, and technology integration. This role demands hands-on expertise in a fast-paced environment, focusing on...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative manufacturing solutions by developing equipment, managing projects, and optimizing processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful product launches and maintain engineering...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Innovate QCM applications for semiconductor and display manufacturing. Collaborate globally with customers and teams to troubleshoot, develop solutions, and enhance product performance, driving value...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality improvements across operations by applying engineering principles, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product and process quality. Make a tangible i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to program and troubleshoot PLC-controlled automation systems, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Collaborate across disciplines while developing your skills in a fast-pa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's developing innovative firmware for advanced power converters in a cutting-edge distributed battery storage system, ensuring high performance and reliability in solar energy applicat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $165K *

Take ownership of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions, driving cross-functional programs to deliver innovative designs for new technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliability...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Partner with us to redefine semiconductor packaging solutions, leading cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver advanced package architectures for diverse applications, ensuring reliability and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $181K *

Drive the technical direction of strategic hardware projects from concept to production, ensuring performance and schedules are met while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to key technology...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$215K - $260K *

Transform the future of bare metal with innovative strategies that connect hardware and software, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction in high-demand AI workloads while leading cro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$215K - $260K *

Take ownership of the bare metal initiative, driving a strategic vision and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and deliver GPU/CPU ac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $240K *

Lead the charge in procurement engineering, ensuring parts meet design, quality, and cost standards while managing a team to resolve supplier issues and drive cost reduction initiatives...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense technology through FPGA and embedded systems development. Leverage your expertise in signal processing and programming to support critical US Navy prog...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading electrical engineering projects that enhance safety, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive improvements in a d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.