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 - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing electromechanical actuator products. As a Product Engineer, you'll collaborate across functions to enhance product quality and support lifecycle management, e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to develop high-performance mechanical designs for data center products. Collaborate with engineers and partners to ensure reliability and manufacturability from concept to product...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $230K *

Transform engineering design processes by leading the development of complex systems, enhancing product quality, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation and efficiency in manufacturing oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $110K *

Lead design for manufacturability initiatives, ensuring robust, cost-effective, and safe equipment designs. Collaborate across teams to enhance production readiness and drive continuous improvement in...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Champion design for manufacturability initiatives, ensuring robust, cost-effective equipment designs. Collaborate across teams to enhance production readiness, safety, and efficiency while driving con...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative mechanical designs for space nuclear systems, overseeing the entire lifecycle from concept to integration. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure mission success and drive system...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join us to design and develop innovative mechanical and electro-mechanical solutions for the global railway market, collaborating across departments to optimize production and ensure seamless implemen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$186K - $232K *

Lead the physical design of high-performance SoCs, collaborating across teams to ensure successful tapeout and production. Drive integration activities, optimize designs, and ensure power integrity wh...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Advance your career by delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions. Collaborate on product development, testing, and commercialization while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring project...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $165K *

Inspire innovation by leading engineering teams in new product development, aligning strategies with business goals, and driving projects from concept to launch while fostering a culture of collaborat...

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Design and optimize transformers and components, collaborating with teams to enhance product performance and compliance. Mentor junior engineers while driving innovation and efficiency in a dynamic en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Drive innovative design solutions as part of a dynamic Space Planning Team, utilizing Autodesk Revit to create detailed 3D BIM models and architectural layouts for diverse tenant spaces, ensuring opti...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by joining our Space Planning Team to create innovative 3D Building Information Models using Autodesk Revit. Collaborate on architectural designs and enhance tenant spaces with c...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $225K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative temporary civil and structural designs for bridge and infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and collaboration across teams to deliver effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of infrastructure by leading the design of temporary construction solutions for bridge projects, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering collaboration and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $225K *

Advance your career by leading the design of temporary civil and structural solutions for bridge and infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and compliance while fostering team collaboration and inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative power connector solutions through design, verification, and customer collaboration. Contribute to product development and ensure manufacturability while driving n...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform hardware design by developing innovative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance architectural products. Drive testing and validation processes to ensure reliabili...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Project Engineer, driving spacecraft avionics projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure technical excellence and product validation in...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $143K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in metering and monitoring solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to support product lifecycle management, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Own the end-to-end development of customer-facing surfaces for a payments platform. Drive product decisions, ensure quality, and integrate customer insights while collaborating with agents to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

Analyze and lead process design for refinery and chemical facilities. Collaborate with teams to evaluate existing units, develop specifications, and provide technical support for projects, ensuring ef...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Champion the design and development of cutting-edge electronic products, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to execute complex engineering tasks and drive project success for defense programs...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of structural engineering by managing diverse projects, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables while meeting client ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.