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Chemical Engineer - Cranberry, PA

Cranberry, PA · On-site

You will report to the Manager, Component Engineering & Chemistry Operations. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days/week on-site at the Westinghouse facility in Cranberry Twp, PA. We will not ...

Nokia

Staff Product Engineer

Allentown, PA · On-site

Work with component engineering on quality and cost-reduction opportunities by defining and driving the cost-reduction initiatives or alternative sourcing requirements. Drive root cause analysis and ...

Nokia

Staff Product Engineer

Allentown, PA · On-site

$89K - $165K/yr

Work with component engineering on quality and cost-reduction opportunities by defining and driving the cost-reduction initiatives or alternative sourcing requirements. Drive root cause analysis and ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for component engineer in Pennsylvania is $53.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43.37 and $62.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a component engineer?

A Component Engineer is responsible for selecting, evaluating, and managing electronic and mechanical components used in product designs. They ensure component availability, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. Their role involves working closely with design, procurement, and manufacturing teams to optimize component selection for cost and performance. Component Engineers also help mitigate risks related to obsolescence and supply chain disruptions by identifying alternative parts and manufacturers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a component engineer?

To thrive as a Component Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or mechanical engineering principles, with a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in component selection and analysis. Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, CAD tools, and industry standards such as RoHS and IPC is commonly required, and certifications like Six Sigma can be advantageous. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams help set you apart. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective component choices that meet both engineering specifications and compliance requirements.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a component engineer?

As a Component Engineer, your daily responsibilities typically involve selecting and qualifying electronic or mechanical components, maintaining the approved parts list, and ensuring component compliance with industry standards and regulations. You’ll collaborate closely with design, procurement, and quality assurance teams to resolve issues related to part obsolescence, sourcing, and cost optimization. Reviewing technical documentation, analyzing failure data, and providing design support are also regular parts of the role. This position offers a dynamic mix of hands-on technical work and cross-functional communication within a fast-paced engineering environment.

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Senior Component Systems Engineer, Camera Sensors

Motional

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$125K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Motional's Pittsburgh office is located in the new Hazelwood Green development, a culmination of the city's goal of restoring an economic driver to the neighborhood in a thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable way. With views along the Monongahela river, the Pittsburgh office is in the heart of this new state of the art development.

Mission Summary:
Our Vehicle Platform Components team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to assume ownership of the development and integration of the autonomous vehicle's vision sensors. This position serves as the primary technical owner for the development, validation, and production readiness of our vision sensors. The incumbent will ensure that sensors adhere to all functional requirements and quality standards, and will support sensor delivery to satisfy all performance, cost, and timing objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage component-level technical requirements throughout the program development lifecycle.
  • Lead technical collaboration with component suppliers, serving as the internal technical expert for the component.
  • Ensure all components comply with specifications for performance KPIs, safety, and reliability.
  • Guarantee that components adhere to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Design Release Engineers to ensure components meet the overall product's program targets and goals.
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineers to confirm that component requirements satisfy system needs and that selected components integrate seamlessly into the overall system architecture.
  • Responsible for validating component functionality through hands-on testing conducted at both the bench and vehicle levels.
  • Lead issue resolution with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams in a timely and effective manner.

What We're Looking For:

  • 7+ years of experience in automotive component design, development and integration.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Optoelectronics (or a related field).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of optical systems, encompassing the construction and design of camera components.
  • Experience with machine vision camera design, development and integration.
  • Understanding of high-throughput Image Signal Processing (ISP) pipeline design and implementation.
  • Experience with automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, GMSL, and FPD-Link.
  • Proficiency in Linux, including the ability to develop scripts (e.g., Python, C++) for testing, validation, and interaction with camera hardware.
  • Familiarity with NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin / Thor architecture and developer kits.
  • Experience with lab equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators.
  • Proficiency in automotive diagnostic tools, including Vector tools (CANoe, CANape, vFlash).
  • Experience with automotive environmental, EMI, and shock/vibration testing.
  • Experience in root-cause analysis, with a focus on utilizing AV / ADAS vehicle logs to pinpoint sensor impairments that negatively affect autonomous system performance.
  • Familiarity with automotive components validation documentation and procedures, such as DVP&R, DFMEA and PFMEA.
  • Experience with requirement compliance, issue-tracking and task management software platforms such as JIRA, Polarion, Confluence, etc.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating with an automotive Tier-1 supplier on the technical development of electronic components.
  • Understanding of vehicle integration, packaging, and functional safety standards (ISO 26262)

Bonus Points:

  • Prior experience in automotive vision sensor hardware and software integration or ADAS technologies.
  • Prior experience in an autonomous vehicle or robotics company.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors including but not limited to specific skills, experience and expertise, role location, certifications, licenses, and business needs. The estimated compensation range listed in this job posting reflects base salary only. This role may include additional forms of compensation such as a bonus or company equity. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Candidates for certain positions are eligible to participate in Motional's benefits program. Motional's benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401k with a company match, health saving accounts, life insurance, pet insurance, and more.

Salary Range
$125,000—$167,000 USD

Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. We're driven by something more.

Our journey is always people first.

We aren't just developing driverless cars; we're creating safer roadways, more equitable transportation options, and making our communities better places to live, work, and connect. Our team is made up of engineers, researchers, innovators, dreamers and doers, who are creating a technology with the potential to transform the way we move.

Higher purpose, greater impact.

We're creating first-of-its-kind technology that will transform transportation. To do so successfully, we must design for everyone in our cities and on our roads. We believe in building a great place to work through a progressive, global culture that is diverse, inclusive, and ensures people feel valued at every level of the organization. Diversity helps us to see the world differently; it's not only good for our business, it's the right thing to do.

Scale up, not starting up.

Our team is behind some of the industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's longest-standing public robotaxi fleet. We're driven to scale; we're moving towards commercialization of our technology, and we need team members who are ready to embrace change and challenges.

Formed as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, Motional is fundamentally changing how people move through their lives. Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

Motional AD Inc. is an EOE. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To comply with Federal Law, we participate in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the DHS and the SSA to verify their identity and employment eligibility.