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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$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's architecting cutting-edge CMOS analog blocks for custom ASICs, ensuring optimal performance and reliability while collaborating across disciplines to drive innovation and excellence...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$148K - $175K *

Elevate product management strategies by liaising between IT and business units, enhancing systems, and driving implementation of Teamcenter PLM to optimize processes and support functional delivery a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of aviation safety by developing electrical test plans and managing certification projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating and developing cutting-edge plastic products. You'll lead design initiatives, collaborate with global teams, and ensure projects meet specifications and dead...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $130K *

Transform supplier quality management through audits, inspections, and collaboration. Lead initiatives for compliance and defect resolution within a dynamic engineering environment, supporting F-35 Tr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of custom ASICs by driving architectural performance analysis and modeling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure silicon meets high throughput and efficiency targets...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving architectural performance analysis and modeling for custom ASICs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize silicon for high throughput and efficiency in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of custom ASICs by driving architectural performance analysis, modeling, and collaboration across teams to meet demanding infrastructure targets at hyperscale. Lead innovative methodo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative MEMS products while optimizing processes in a cleanroom environment. Collaborate with R&D to troubleshoot and enhance product quality, ensuring high standards in a fast-paced, high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $242K *

Champion innovative thermal control solutions, leading architecture and design for advanced cooling systems across diverse platforms. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance, reliability...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $225K *

Join us to transform AI adoption by embedding with clients, operationalizing AI solutions, and deploying advanced systems that drive real business impact. Collaborate in dynamic teams to tackle comple...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive engineering excellence and business growth through innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver impactful projects while managing budgets an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of industrial automation by designing innovative hardware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge products, ensuring compliance and optimizing d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $210K *

Pioneer the future of communication technology by developing cutting-edge FPGA designs for high-speed data transmission and precision tracking systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement inn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$130K - $155K *

Transform advanced photonic device manufacturing by leading wafer thinning, backside processing, CMP, and thermal technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$175K - $210K *

Lead the charge in ASIC Physical Design by managing global teams to drive innovative methodologies and optimize performance, power, and area targets for complex designs. Collaborate cross-functionally...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$117K - $172K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Drive innovation by leading Physical Design teams in delivering top-notch RTL-to-GDS services for cutting-edge industries like AI, automotive, and data centers. Your expertise will ensure superior per...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging expertise in PCMS and asset integrity management to enhance reliability and compliance in static equipment and pipelines, ensuring optimal performance and safety across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive technical excellence by developing detailed plans for manufacturing, optimizing processes, and managing cross-functional teams to enhance product development and operational efficiency, while en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $115K *

Empower teams by maintaining seamless infrastructure and managing cloud integrations. Lead projects in a dynamic environment to enhance connectivity and ensure reliable service while supporting networ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Optimize physical design projects from RTL to GDS, leading teams to achieve high-performance targets while ensuring customer satisfaction. Collaborate with clients and internal experts to drive innova...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading technical initiatives in power management, focusing on DC/DC buck converters. Collaborate with R&D and customers to ensure successful product adoption through expert design...

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  •   5 - 7 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.