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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$90K - $110K *

Elevate project management to new heights by guiding multidisciplinary technical teams through complex product development initiatives, ensuring successful execution from concept to commercialization...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $157K *

Join a team that's driving innovative packaging solutions from concept to commercialization. This role offers technical leadership on diverse projects, focusing on sustainability, cost efficiency, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing complex utility-scale power generation projects, serving as a key technical interface across disciplines and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $199K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of R&D as you drive manufacturability, coordinate technology transfer, and ensure efficient, scalable processes for innovative chemical products in a collaborative...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the future of HVAC engineering by designing and implementing high-performance systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality and efficiency in UHP projects, driving innovation and sustain...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by developing engineering specifications for oil and gas projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting procurem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing mechanical subsystems for robots, from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in real-world applications, while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Elevate your career by developing and debugging embedded firmware, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and tackling complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $190K *

Unlock potential by designing embedded firmware and scalable validation tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and accelerate time-to-market for innovative power man...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform packaging solutions by developing and evaluating innovative designs for specialized equipment and materials, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and enhancing efficiency across mu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $158K *

Transform product design by leading Sustaining Engineering initiatives, ensuring high quality of documentation and models, while mentoring design resources. This hands-on role bridges technical execut...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Take ownership of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements throughout t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and managing multidis...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $123K *

Shape the future of land development by leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring a dynamic team to achieve project goals on time and within budget...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $186K *

Lead innovative electronic design projects, creating robust schematics and PCB layouts for advanced robotics and mobility systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance de...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $186K *

Drive your career with innovative electronic design solutions for robotics and mobility systems. Collaborate across teams to create reliable, high-performance products that thrive in challenging envir...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $186K *

Transform electronic design through innovative schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across teams to integrate cutting-edge technology into robotics and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead project teams in delivering mechanical process systems, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to manage project execution, timel...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, managing client relationships, and overseeing budgets and timelines for complex mechanical engineering pro...

4 weeks ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Innovate customer success by driving implementation projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective software integration and compliance, enhancing operational efficiency...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $160K *

Drive customer success through seamless project implementations, ensuring timely configuration and deployment of solutions while managing change amidst evolving requirements and fostering strong commu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$103K - $155K *

Transform engineering processes by defining requirements for materials and manufacturing technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in aerospace and defense...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Pioneer advanced packaging solutions by leading strategic tech developments and cross-functional teams, while driving customer engagement and aligning innovative roadmaps for semiconductor advancement...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading complex projects in nuclear power. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions while mentoring junior engineers and ens...

Port Elgin, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.