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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$96K - $160K *

Shape innovative data center solutions by leading design projects that enhance infrastructure, capacity, and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in oper...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in electronics design and sustain market-ready products through collaboration and technical expertise. Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and deliver high-quality...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in creating cutting-edge embedded software solutions for autonomous mobile robotics. Drive technical excellence, oversee collaborative engineering efforts, and ensure high reliability...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to deliver high-quality project outcomes, ensuring effective communication and integration across all engineering functions while managing schedules, resources, and tec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing tooling processes and enhancing production efficiency. You'll manage inventory, collaborate with vendors, and support engineering efforts to ensure seamless...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$89K - $134K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing inspection technologies across multiple factories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, efficiency, and reliability in processes, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive process optimization and innovation in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $220K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge electronic solutions for advanced applications, focusing on wireless sensor devices and robotics. Enhance team expertise while creating reliable electronic d...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing test methods for fiber optic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturing efficiency in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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 the development of innovative space instruments by leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines while meeting client requirements and advancing tec...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer process improvements across engineering and production teams, enhancing efficiency and collaboration. Develop standards and documentation to support scalable systems and drive quality in manuf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $171K *

Join a dynamic team as a Mechanical Design Engineer, where you'll create 3D CAD models, support hardware development, and collaborate on innovative projects. This role offers opportunities for growth...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of mechanical integration activities, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver complex defense systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive projects from planning through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining full-stack applications. Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality, scalable software that meets crit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Engineer innovative package designs by leading architecture and optimization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance SI/PI performance across silicon technologies while leveraging...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative product experiences through design and code. Collaborate with designers and engineers to enhance Aaru's visual identity and deliver polished, user-centric solutio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $250K *

Pioneer semiconductor etching processes, optimizing dielectric waveguide development from material selection to production. Collaborate with internal teams and external foundries to enhance performanc...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage custom equipment design projects for food and beverage clients, guiding initiatives from concept to installation. Leverage technical expertise and project leadership to deliver manufacturable s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Innovate advanced package architecture and optimize configurations. Take ownership of physical design from concept to tape-out, collaborating with teams to enhance SI/PI performance using AI tools acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of composite aerospace products by overseeing manufacturing processes, tooling design, and customer collaboration to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards whi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $165K *

Transform your career by applying advanced engineering techniques to tackle complex design and analysis tasks. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure high-qu...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Engage in complex engineering design and analysis, tackling technical challenges and enhancing product development. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and ensure quality in high voltage syst...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $165K *

Engineer your future by applying advanced design techniques to tackle complex engineering challenges, enhance product development, and lead innovative projects in a dynamic global environment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.