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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$120K - $200K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation in laser technology and product development while collaborating across functions to meet market needs and engineering standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a dynamic embedded engineering team, driving firmware development for next-gen wearables from prototype to production while ensuring high standards and collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $108K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on manufacturing engineering. Collaborate on innovative projects, enhance production processes, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced environment d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $232K *

Elevate manufacturing processes for mission-critical payload systems, ensuring quality and precision in assembly. Collaborate with design teams and customers to translate requirements into executable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by providing technical expertise to suppliers in automotive interiors, leading quality assessments, and ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle while fostering supplier d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading impactful programs, driving compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and custom...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Create innovative embedded flight software for space applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance software quality and efficiency, utilizing Agile methodologies and real-time oper...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative embedded software solutions, leveraging your expertise in C/C++ and real-time systems. Collaborate across teams while managing projects independently, contrib...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K *

Drive the design and development of custom food processing equipment, ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance automation and support plant operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Transform vehicle assembly processes for autonomous defense vehicles. Own launch readiness, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality production from prototype to full-rate manu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $221K *

Elevate the future of circuit design by developing AI/ML technologies that enhance analysis and characterization of advanced digital and mixed-signal circuits, while collaborating with a skilled R&D t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Develop innovative algorithms for next-gen routing and synthesis technologies, collaborating with global teams to enhance digital IC design. Engage in high-performance software development and tackle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion the execution of groundbreaking turbine development through effective project management, hands-on leadership, and collaboration across engineering disciplines, ensuring timely delivery from...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product design and engineering by leading value optimization initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturability and efficiency, developing innovative solutions that drive cost...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Help us unlock your potential as a Senior Project Engineer, leading key initiatives to optimize processes, enhance quality, and drive efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while mentori...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$134K - $179K *

Lead a dynamic team in engineering design, ensuring project efficiency and quality from development to closeout while exceeding client expectations and fostering staff growth...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$74K - $150K *

Drive innovation in industrial automation by developing and prototyping advanced electromechanical systems. Collaborate across teams to transform concepts into practical solutions that address real-wo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $177K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading a dynamic team in product engineering. Drive innovation and operational excellence through collaboration with R&D and business stakeholders, ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Champion innovation by leading a team of engineers to design and manage technology solutions that enhance product development and operational excellence in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in technology solutions for R&D. Lead a skilled group of engineers in developing and managing digital products, ensuring compliance and excellence while collabora...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of engineers to deliver innovative technology solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across R&D and product platforms while driving collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading a dynamic team in product engineering. Drive innovation and operational excellence through collaboration with cross-functional partners, ensuring co...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform operational excellence by leading technical initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, enhance equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic production environme...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading technical initiatives in power management, focusing on DC/DC buck converters. Collaborate with R&D and customers to ensure successful product adoption through expert design...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.