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How much do product configuration jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for product configuration in the United States is $159,405.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $197,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is product configuration?

Product configuration is the process of customizing a product’s features, options, or components to meet specific customer requirements or preferences. It involves selecting different attributes or modules that a product can have, often through a guided tool or software. This process helps companies offer tailored solutions while managing complexity and ensuring feasibility in manufacturing or delivery. Product configuration is commonly used in industries like automotive, electronics, and software, where products can be highly customized.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Product Configuration Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Configuration Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Familiarity with configuration management software, ERP systems, and sometimes certifications like CMII are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and collaboration are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate product setups, minimize errors, and facilitate smooth coordination between technical and business teams.

How does a Product Configuration specialist typically collaborate with engineering and sales teams during the product lifecycle?

Product Configuration specialists play a vital role in bridging the gap between technical and commercial teams. They frequently work alongside engineering to understand product specifications and ensure configurations meet technical requirements. At the same time, they partner with sales teams to translate customer needs into feasible product options, often participating in meetings or providing support for custom requests. This cross-functional collaboration ensures both accurate product delivery and high customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Product Configuration vs Product Development?

AspectProduct ConfigurationProduct Development
Primary FocusCustomizing existing products to meet customer needsCreating new products from scratch or improving existing ones
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of product features, configuration tools, and customer requirementsDesign, engineering, project management, and innovation skills
Work EnvironmentOften in manufacturing, software, or tech companies; involves collaboration with sales and engineeringTypically in R&D, engineering, or design teams; involves research and prototyping

Product Configuration focuses on customizing existing products to meet specific customer needs, utilizing configuration tools and knowledge of product features. Product Development involves designing and creating new products or improving existing ones through engineering and innovation. While both roles require technical understanding, Product Configuration emphasizes adaptation, whereas Product Development emphasizes creation.

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Infographic showing various Product Configuration job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Internship, 88% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $159,405 per year, or $76.6 per hour.

Product Configuration Technician

VEGA Americas

Mason, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

In this role, you will develop and maintain bills of material, and drawings, and assist in special product configurations. You will assist in fulfilling unique product specifications and ensuring timely and efficient solutions for custom applications.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned

What you'll do:

  • Create/maintain MRP/CRM program for Pressure/Level and Radiometric products.
  • Provide engineering assistance and as required facilitate the development of bills of material/drawings by the engineering design group when special engineering is required.
  • Work with internal and external customers on special design needs required to fit specific applications.
  • Review order documentation, consult with sales personnel, and identify equipment specifications when the model number entered in the configuration program does not automatically generate bills of material.
  • Support the VEGA Modification Workflow (ECN) through knowledge of process and product change requests from internal and external customers.
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple tasks
  • Consult with Sales personnel and identify unique equipment requirements when product configuration does not match possible product configurations available in the CRM – Product configurator.

Product Configuration

  • Review the To-Do system in VEGA`s CRM for special customer requests.
  • Manages the CRM system for special configurations either driven through the ECN Process or through Special Modification requests.
  • Work effectively with all departments within the organization to fulfill external customers' special product requirements.

ECN Coordination

  • Works with all departments to facilitate and maintain the ECN/Modification Process from beginning to end
  • Proactively monitors the Modification Process and identifies bottlenecks that need to be addressed to facilitate its progress
  • Interfaces with VEGA Germany to keep apprised of Modification procedural or process changes

Label Coordination

  • Review label requirements for products, design and layout in MRP & label program as required
  • Set-up and installation of all Production laser engraving machines
  • Support and Maintain laser engraving machines on the production floor
  • Coordination internally & externally with manufacturers when service is required on machines

What you need:

  • Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school
  • OR six months to one-year related experience
  • And/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Mechanical Aptitude with an ability to follow assembly drawings.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation to measure level, density, weight, and pressure. Our products have been making industrial processes safer and more efficient for over 60 years.

As an employee, you'll find VEGA Americas commits itself to the highest quality standards and respect for the individual needs of employees, customers, vendors, and shareholders. Don't take it from us alone, VEGA has been awarded a Cincinnati Enquirer's Top Workplace Award for 9 years running!

Our Mission: With innovative technologies and services, we develop solutions that inspire. Through our sense of simplicity and our focus on people, we are looking to the future with curiosity. Locally grounded and globally connected, together we give values a home.

Our Values: Curiosity, Humanity, Simplicity, Connectivity

VEGA Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy that we will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA Minority/Female/Vet/Disability