Explore Design Engineer Jobs

Design engineers turn ideas into practical products, components, and systems. They combine creative problem-solving with engineering principles to develop designs that meet performance, safety, cost, and manufacturing requirements. Explore vetted Design Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Design Engineer Do?

Design engineers translate concepts and customer needs into detailed designs. Depending on the industry, they may create 3D models and technical drawings, select materials, evaluate prototypes, run simulations, and work with manufacturing teams to improve production readiness. They also document design decisions and help ensure products meet applicable standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for a degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or another relevant engineering discipline, along with experience in a specialized field. Helpful capabilities may include CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) software, prototyping, testing, design for manufacturability, materials knowledge, and clear communication. Requirements vary by role and industry.

Industries and Career Paths

Design engineers work across industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, medical devices, industrial equipment, and electronics. With experience, they may advance into senior or lead design engineering roles, specialize in areas such as systems or product development, or move into engineering management.

Find Design Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Design Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities, including positions paying $100,000 or more. Compare roles by location, experience level, and specialization, then explore opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals.

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$147K - $190K *

Lead the charge in defining and guiding enterprise architecture across product systems and business applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate strategy into actionable designs...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative EMR solutions by managing complex technical projects, ensuring seamless interoperability, and providing expert support to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to drive customer success by implementing and expanding Teleport solutions. Leverage your expertise to enhance adoption, troubleshoot issues, and deliver tailored training, ensuring cl...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $268K *

Discover your potential as a Principal Engineer/System Architect, driving innovative networking solutions and leading a collaborative team to define complex architecture while engaging with partners t...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $130K *

Champion innovative electrical engineering solutions while leading project teams in the design and optimization of power systems. Collaborate with clients across diverse sectors, ensuring technical ex...

Rm Of Sherwood, SKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $244K *

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Syracuse, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$149K - $198K *

Elevate user experience by architecting and implementing visualization solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance automated testing and drive best practices in performance and scalability, deliver...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$82K - $172K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $246K *

Engineer cutting-edge mechanical architectures for next-gen data centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs for servers, HPC, and AI systems, ensuring high performance and ef...

Morrisville, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $195K *

Lead transformative substation projects by guiding engineering teams, ensuring quality, and fostering client relationships. Utilize your expertise to develop innovative designs and deliver exceptional...

Mansfield, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join us to elevate user experiences through innovative design and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful solutions that transform tax filing, ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Transform user experiences by leading product design for Army tech modernization. Own the design process from discovery to delivery, ensuring user needs align with mission outcomes while collaborating...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$50K - $130K *

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Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining digital solutions in manufacturing. As a Digital Plant Engineer, you'll integrate lab-scale equipment with data structures, ensuring compliance and enhancing automation a...

Lebanon, INRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining retail planning and pricing solutions. As a Senior Solution Architect, you'll lead implementations, translating business needs into effective designs while collaborating...

Campbell, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform product security by leading strategy, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating across teams to ensure secure design and compliance. Drive innovation in security practices while mentorin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $185K *

Shape the future of design-build projects by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to meet project goals on time and within budget...

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3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by optimizing product performance across channels. Drive revenue and margin through data-driven insights, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer...

Port Washington, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Shape innovative cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure security, scalability, and efficiency in store technology operations. Elevate performance th...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$200K - $275K *

Join a team that's scaling innovative distributed systems across our platform, shaping technical frameworks, and driving organizational growth while collaborating with talented engineers in a dynamic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $185K *

Lead the charge in optimizing process control and equipment projects across multiple manufacturing plants, driving improvements and ensuring effective implementation in the Feed Manufacturing Operatio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $180K *

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Mesa, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a design engineer do?question toggle

    A design engineer develops and refines products, components, or systems, using engineering analysis and design tools to meet technical, safety, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

  • What qualifications do design engineers typically need?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the work. Employers may also seek experience with CAD software, prototyping, testing, materials, and design for manufacturability; specific requirements vary.

  • Which industries hire design engineers?question toggle

    Design engineers work in fields including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, medical devices, electronics, and industrial equipment.

  • How can I find Design Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Design Engineer listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and filter for roles that fit your skills and career goals.

  • What career paths are available for design engineers?question toggle

    Design engineers can progress to senior or lead roles, specialize in areas such as product development or systems design, or pursue engineering management.