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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$80K - $95K *

Deliver innovative electrical designs for custom machinery, ensuring functionality from concept to commissioning. Collaborate with teams to evaluate and adapt engineering techniques, while managing mu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of mechanical design projects from concept to construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Mentor junior engineers while ensuring designs meet client needs and project time...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage in innovative mechanical design projects, overseeing HVAC and plumbing systems from concept to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of innovative hardware test boards and platforms for high-speed electro-optical devices, contributing to cutting-edge optical networking solutions in a dynamic R&D environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of control systems by leading projects, designing solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation and functionality of instrumentation and cont...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $108K *

Drive innovation in composite blade structures design, integrating analysis, risk management, and technical support to enhance product quality and production efficiency while collaborating across team...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing composite blade structures through innovative design, analysis, and technical support, ensuring quality and efficiency in production while collaborating acros...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance project success by leading mechanical design initiatives, managing teams, and fostering client relationships. Ensure compliance with standards while driving innovation and efficiency in projec...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative mechanical designs for advanced jet engine components, guiding projects from concept through testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance and reliability...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate to manage and coordinate customized cable assembly projects, ensuring technical and economic success while supporting new solutions and product introductions across departments and regions...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $176K *

Innovate solutions by leading mechanical engineering projects to enhance production processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize equipment and systems, ensuring safety a...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance the design and development of fiber optic components, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality standards. Collaborate across departments to support product life cycles and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of automated manufacturing. As an Intermediate Mechanical Designer, you'll collaborate on innovative projects, ensuring designs meet standards and budgets while a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $138K *

Transform your career by designing complex printed wiring boards, collaborating with engineers, and enhancing manufacturability. Leverage your expertise in CAD tools to drive innovative solutions in a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Empower the product development lifecycle by designing innovative skid-steer and excavator attachments. Oversee projects from concept to production, collaborating with teams to ensure optimal performa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of innovative product development, leading a team to create professional rescue equipment from concept to launch while ensuring quality, safety, and customer satisfaction through cross...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $90K *

Collaborate to develop high-quality electrical documentation for complex semiconductor systems. This role emphasizes detailed design, engineering support, and maintaining documentation throughout the...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in LED display design, enhancing quality and performance. Collaborate with global teams to support product lifecycle from conception to installation, ensuring excellence in engineerin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $120K *

Help us deliver innovative 3D and 2D designs for mining projects, ensuring effective collaboration across disciplines while mentoring junior designers and maintaining project timelines and quality sta...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$105K - $168K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic manufacturing projects, driving innovation, and ensuring operational excellence through effective project management and cross-functional collaboration in a fast...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $300K *

Contribute to innovative product design by ensuring manufacturability and quality, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into high-quality, scalable products while navigating...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs by analyzing customer needs, creating detailed CAD models, and collaborating across departments to ensure efficient production and delivery of high-quality packagin...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead mechanical design projects from concept to construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Mentor junior engineers while ensuring designs meet client needs and project timelines in comm...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in embedded control systems by developing and supporting RF interference mitigation products. Collaborate across teams to design, test, and validate hardware and firmware solutions th...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $143K *

Innovate in metal lightweighting by leading design and R&D projects, creating advanced product designs, optimizing processes, and collaborating with vendors to enhance manufacturability while supporti...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.