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 *

Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software integration and testing, enabling timely delivery of innovative mechatronic solutions for enhancing user experiences and supporting S...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you design and enhance cutting-edge cloud solutions for diverse web and mobile platforms. Collaborate across teams to translate product vision into robust software while drivi...

Illinois, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate project success in semiconductor design by ensuring timely, cost-effective product delivery through independent problem-solving and teamwork, balancing technical solutions with risk management...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative vehicle design by integrating engineering requirements across teams. Leverage your expertise to create solutions that balance customer needs, design intent, and manufacturing feasi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Develop and support CAD software and EDA tools for CMOS design, ensuring efficient workflows. Collaborate with engineering teams to solve technical challenges and enhance design methodologies, while p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading the layout design of complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior engin...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of high-speed analog design by leading layout development for complex analog and mixed-signal IP blocks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success w...

San Jose, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in high-speed analog layout design for cutting-edge optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure first-pass silicon success while mentoring junior e...

Irvine, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design of complex analog/mixed-signal layouts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Mentor junior engineers while driving innovative soluti...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $160K *

Shape the future of mechanical component engineering by driving design, qualification, and lifecycle management for critical components in optical and electronic products, ensuring performance, reliab...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate your career by enhancing production efficiency and leading industrialization efforts. Collaborate on new equipment design, optimize processes, and drive Lean initiatives to achieve operationa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Lead the design and development of scalable Testbench environments, driving verification strategies and mentoring junior engineers to ensure comprehensive functional coverage and efficient testing pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Lead the charge in architecting scalable Testbench environments and driving comprehensive verification strategies for ASIC designs, ensuring quality and efficiency improvements in collaboration with y...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of phased-array technology by leading digital architecture and design. Drive innovation from concept to silicon, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and implement...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Design and develop robust embedded software solutions for automotive HWIO systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring compliance to GM standards, utilizing your expertise in MCAL configu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by enhancing semiconductor yield through data integration and analytics, working closely with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and quality in manufacturing and supply chai...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance yield management processes through data integration, software solutions, and analytics in the semiconductor industry. Drive qua...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Support data integration and quality improvement in semiconductor yield processes, collaborating with IT and engineering teams to enhance analytics and reporting practices that drive manufacturing per...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion continuous improvement in yield management processes across manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams. Collaborate with IT to enhance data integration, quality, and software solutions for...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and development of embedded electronic systems across diverse industries, ensuring quality and performance through collaboration and technical innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Transform satellite communication systems by leading constellation architecture design and enhancing network performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier evaluations and quality assurance initiatives. Collaborate across departments to ensure optimal supplier selection and compliance, driving product development and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $250K *

Shape the future of high-speed networking by defining next-gen semiconductor designs. Collaborate with R&D, influence standards, and engage with key customers, driving innovation and ensuring product...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform customer engagement by leading technical pre-sales for FPGA prototyping platforms. Collaborate with sales to deliver tailored solutions, conduct evaluations, and build long-term partnerships...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $95K *

Lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting efforts for mission-critical hardware and systems. Engage with end-users to provide ongoing support and deploy solutions, ensuring optimal perfo...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.