Product Development Engineer Jobs

Explore Product Development Engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals turn ideas into practical products by combining engineering expertise, customer and market insights, and collaboration across design, manufacturing, quality, and business teams. Browse vetted opportunities at companies seeking experienced engineers to guide products from concept through launch and continuous improvement.

What Does a Product Development Engineer Do?

Product Development Engineers help define product requirements, evaluate technical approaches, build and test prototypes, and refine designs for performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability. Depending on the industry, they may work with mechanical, electrical, software, materials, or systems engineering, and contribute to testing, documentation, regulatory compliance, and production handoff.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for a degree or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline, a strong foundation in product design and development, and the ability to solve complex problems. Useful qualifications may include CAD or simulation experience, prototyping and testing, design for manufacturing, quality methods, project management, and familiarity with relevant industry standards. Clear communication and cross-functional teamwork are important throughout the product lifecycle.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Product Development Engineers work across industries such as technology, medical devices, consumer products, industrial equipment, automotive, and aerospace. Career paths can lead to senior or staff engineering roles, technical leadership, product engineering management, or broader product and operations leadership. The work and requirements vary by employer, product type, and level of responsibility.

Find Product Development Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles by industry and location, and identify positions that match your experience and career goals.

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$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of firmware architecture by defining and implementing OCP specifications, ensuring compliance and innovation in BIOS/UEFI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive techni...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex mechanical projects, providing expert guidance and innovative solutions. Oversee design, analysis, and testing of systems while driving continuous improvement and mentoring junior enginee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of complex pipeline projects, leading them from conception to sanction. Collaborate across teams to ensure cost-effective solutions while managing risks and enhancing processes for effi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovative mechanical designs using advanced CAD tools. Collaborate on projects that enhance performance and meet customer needs while ensuring compliance with DOD standar...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $218K *

Transform product engineering by leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance the Titan HP 100 platform, ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving innovative improv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $218K *

Elevate your career by leading the Titan HP 100 product engineering team, driving reliability, cost improvements, and new capabilities while collaborating across multiple disciplines to enhance custom...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of mission-critical hardware by leading cross-discipline engineering teams. Drive product development of high-power RF solutions while ensuring compliance, managing risks, and meeting...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$186K - $220K *

Lead the charge in product development for a high-impact portfolio, driving technical direction and cross-functional collaboration from concept to commercialization while ensuring quality, cost, and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$67K - $102K *

Support multidisciplinary design projects by ensuring compliance with specifications and quality objectives. Manage engineering activities, facilitate coordination among teams, and oversee project pla...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Engineer multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance with standards and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities, support project planning, and facilitate...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Drive multidisciplinary design projects by providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with specifications and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities an...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Empower multidisciplinary design projects by providing technical leadership and coordination. Ensure compliance with specifications and quality objectives while managing engineering activities through...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Drive multidisciplinary design projects by providing technical leadership and ensuring compliance with specifications and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities an...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Elevate multidisciplinary design projects by providing technical leadership and coordination, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality objectives throughout the project lifecycle while mana...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Accelerate your career by leading multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance with standards and quality objectives while managing engineering activities and supporting project execution ac...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $102K *

Lead multidisciplinary design projects, ensuring compliance with standards and quality objectives. Collaborate with teams to manage engineering activities, support project planning, and deliver innova...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to streamline product development, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Engage in diverse projects that enhance elec...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product yield for InP edge-emitting lasers and photodiodes. Collaborate cross-functionally to analyze performance, drive improvements, and ensure product reli...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate continuous improvement strategies across departments, driving best practices and performance metrics. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and quality, ensuring alignment with organiz...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at improving semiconductor product yield through data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and effective corrective actions. Drive measurable enhancements in performance and q...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by designing rugged embedded control systems for industrial applications. Own the hardware design process from schematics to prototypes, collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $174K *

Advance your career by designing innovative automotive brake systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create competitive proposals and ensure compliance with customer requirements while opt...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by developing innovative IC package designs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing solutions to meet diverse engineering requirements in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $191K *

Lead the charge in product engineering by owning mechanical product families, driving yield improvements, and ensuring quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet projec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of engineering documentation for advanced radar systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain technical drawings, ensuring compliance with standards while su...

6 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Product Development Engineer do?question toggle

    A Product Development Engineer helps turn product concepts into reliable, manufacturable offerings. The role may involve defining requirements, designing components or systems, building prototypes, testing performance, improving designs, and supporting production launch.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Product Development Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek an engineering degree or equivalent experience, relevant product design and development skills, and experience with prototyping, testing, and cross-functional projects. Some roles require particular software tools, industry knowledge, or regulatory expertise.

  • Which industries hire Product Development Engineers?question toggle

    Opportunities are available in fields such as technology, medical devices, consumer products, industrial equipment, automotive, and aerospace. Specific responsibilities depend on the products and engineering disciplines involved.

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

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare listings by location, industry, responsibilities, and qualifications to find roles aligned with your experience.

  • What is the difference between a Product Development Engineer and a Product Engineer?question toggle

    The titles can overlap. Product Development Engineers often emphasize creating and refining new products, while Product Engineers may focus more broadly on a product’s design, performance, manufacturing, or ongoing support. Responsibilities vary by company.