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 *

Empower your career by driving high-performance IP verification for cutting-edge SoCs in diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of quality solutions while f...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Transform the verification landscape by architecting and executing AI-driven methodologies for complex ASICs and FPGAs, ensuring top-tier quality through advanced debug techniques and cross-functional...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in onboarding renewable energy assets onto our Unity APM platform, ensuring technical excellence, data accuracy, and customer satisfaction throughout the implementation process with a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Design multilayer PCBs for next-gen space vehicles, collaborating with diverse engineering teams to ensure rapid, quality development and compliance with IPC standards...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $165K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative DFT solutions across complex SoC projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality chip testing and debugging processes...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $200K *

Partner with us to develop groundbreaking simulation products, focusing on AI and robotics. Engage with customers to shape product roadmaps, create prototypes, and enhance integration within the simul...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of refinery projects by leading capital initiatives, ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and timely delivery while managing multiple projects across various phases and collaborating...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in hardware engineering for next-gen sensing solutions. Collaborate across functions to deliver quality products, ensuring reliability and compliance while utiliz...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's enhancing functional verification environments by developing new features, ensuring customer configurations clean during regressions, and maintaining high-quality standards in desig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Create innovative hardware solutions by leveraging your expertise in analog and digital circuit design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and ensure quality in next...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the design and testing of electrical control panels, collaborating across the end-to-end process to enhance efficiency and innovation in operations while ensuring compliance with industry standa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive vehicle development for Functional ECUs and Smart Security, focusing on design, compliance, and supplier management to create superior electronic systems for automotive applications...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $221K *

Join a team that's redefining product engineering by developing innovative solutions through collaboration with customers and R&D. Drive impactful design analysis and enhance product performance in a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing high-speed, multilayer PCBs and hybrid circuits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability while mentoring junior designers in a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative hardware design by developing microprocessor and microcontroller boards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimal pe...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Analyze and oversee the reliability and performance of electronic components for space applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications through rigorous testing an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $150K *

Shape the future of manufacturing engineering by leading the transition of complex products from design to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness and drive...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $226K *

Optimize cutting-edge memory product designs by collaborating across teams to create efficient digital IP and SoC solutions, driving innovation and overcoming design challenges with state-of-the-art t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $176K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of hardware development by designing, validating, and documenting innovative electronic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $185K *

Accelerate hardware development by designing, validating, and documenting electronic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality results and timely project delivery with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower legal professionals by transforming complex processes into intuitive AI solutions. Collaborate with attorneys to innovate workflows, ensuring impactful software that enhances productivity and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $140K *

Drive technical leadership for customer deployments, ensuring solutions meet requirements from design to delivery. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain quality throughout the project...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Lead the way in delivering innovative ASIC and SoC manufacturing solutions. Oversee customer projects, define technical specifications, and engage with cross-functional teams to drive excellence in se...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Shape customer-focused projects by overseeing technical and commercial solutions in semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to define project scope and deliver on packaging, testing, and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space technology by providing critical EEE parts support for NASA flight projects. Evaluate and recommend components, collaborate with engineers, and contribut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.