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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's optimizing chemical systems to enhance client operations. As a subject matter expert, you'll troubleshoot, manage maintenance, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cross-f...

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

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in manufacturing process innovation, driving global technology development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across multiple sites...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Empower innovation by leading global manufacturing process strategies and fostering a culture of excellence. Drive collaboration and oversee compliance while mentoring talent and pioneering advanced t...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of interconnect technology by designing innovative connector solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to collaborate globally and meet the demands of leadin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing next-gen connector solutions, driving projects from concept to qualification while collaborating with global teams to meet performance and reliability standards for top te...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative industrial automation solutions, ensuring projects meet quality and timeline standards while fostering talent development and continuous improvement across...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in HVAC engineering by leading product evolution and mentoring talent. You'll tackle complex challenges, enhance product performance, and ensure quality standards...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product development by designing, optimizing, and delivering innovative engineering solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality standards in airc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading high-fidelity RF simulation projects, collaborating with experts to design and validate advanced antenna systems, ensuring seamless integration across complex hardware do...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's transforming medical device development by innovating complex catheter manufacturing processes, executing validations, and optimizing quality controls while mentoring junior enginee...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $95K *

Champion the design and enhancement of manufacturing systems to boost quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and ensure optimal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and building complex semiconductor fabrication systems, ensuring rapid prototyping and collaboration across disciplines to meet production needs effectively. Bring your c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by driving continuous improvement initiatives, managing APQP activities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards to enhance product quality and customer sa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$123K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative deployment patterns and tooling for secure, efficient application delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer experience and drive AI adoption, ensuring reliable operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize and lead manufacturing process development and improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with safe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $185K *

Drive the development of innovative hardware products, managing schedules, project milestones, and team collaboration to ensure successful execution from concept to production while adhering to best p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $150K *

Drive innovation by leading packaging engineering for medical devices, ensuring compliance and optimizing systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product development and commercialization...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of control systems by leading projects, designing solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation and functionality of instrumentation and cont...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $143K *

Manage engineering and QA issues, ensuring effective communication and project support across teams. Drive product design, quality resolution, and process improvements while nurturing customer relatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $138K *

Lead innovative design initiatives for off-road vehicles, guiding cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and market success while ensuring alignment with engineering standards and custo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$84K - $161K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative mechanical systems for data centers, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient HVAC and cooling solutions that meet stringent reliability...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Innovate mechanical systems for high-performance facilities, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design efficient HVAC and cooling solutions that meet stringent reli...

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

$84K - $161K *

Shape the future of high-performance facilities by designing innovative mechanical systems for data centers and critical infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver efficient HVAC and co...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver efficient HVAC and cooling solutions for data centers and complex...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Join us to design and implement innovative mechanical systems for high-performance data centers and critical infrastructure, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure reliability and effic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.