Explore Equipment Engineer Jobs

Equipment engineers design, develop, maintain, and improve the machinery and systems that power manufacturing, energy, healthcare, technology, and other industries. Their work helps organizations operate safely, reliably, and efficiently—from selecting equipment and overseeing installation to troubleshooting failures and optimizing performance.

Discover vetted Equipment Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Find positions that match your experience in equipment design, reliability, maintenance, automation, or manufacturing engineering.

What Equipment Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but often include evaluating equipment requirements, creating specifications, coordinating procurement and installation, and ensuring systems meet performance and safety standards. Equipment engineers may also investigate breakdowns, lead preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives, analyze operating data, and work with cross-functional teams to improve production.

Common Equipment Engineer Specialties

Equipment engineering roles can focus on manufacturing machinery, semiconductor tools, medical devices, industrial systems, energy infrastructure, or process equipment. Related specialties include equipment design, field service, reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, automation, and capital project engineering.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or another relevant engineering discipline, along with practical experience working with complex equipment. Useful qualifications include knowledge of CAD and engineering analysis tools, equipment troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, preventive maintenance, safety standards, project management, and vendor coordination. Requirements vary by role and industry.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Equipment engineers can advance into senior engineering, reliability leadership, operations, project management, or engineering management roles. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, specialization, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles aligned with their career goals.

Find Your Next Equipment Engineering Role

Browse Equipment Engineer jobs on Ladders to explore opportunities across industries. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then apply to roles that fit your expertise and ambitions.

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$80K - $95K *

Engage with key decision-makers in the OTC products space, collaborating with engineers to identify solutions, conduct presentations, and build lasting customer relationships while managing performanc...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion technical solutions by collaborating with engineers and decision-makers, conducting presentations, and managing performance improvement programs to enhance customer relationships and drive bu...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$190K - $275K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

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$100K - $120K *

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform maintenance and reliability performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead a high-performing team to enhance equipment availability, reduce downtime, and foster a culture of contin...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $225K *

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$92K - $134K *

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3 weeks ago

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

$69K - $125K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $176K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$88K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Elevate critical facility operations by providing technical leadership in electrical commissioning. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective testing and validation of complex electrical systems whil...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $124K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading civil site projects in the energy sector. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, coordinate, and manage impactful utility projects while ensuring compliance with loc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $184K *

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $145K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$122K - $153K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an equipment engineer do?question toggle

    An equipment engineer helps specify, design, install, maintain, and improve machinery or technical systems. Typical work includes troubleshooting, reliability improvements, safety compliance, and coordinating equipment projects.

  • What qualifications are needed for equipment engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering field, plus experience with relevant equipment. Specific requirements depend on the industry, seniority, and role.

  • Which industries hire equipment engineers?question toggle

    Equipment engineers work in industries such as manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and technology, among others.

  • What skills are important for equipment engineers?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include equipment design and analysis, troubleshooting, reliability and maintenance practices, root-cause analysis, safety knowledge, project coordination, and communication with technical and operations teams.

  • Do Equipment Engineer jobs on Ladders pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders specializes in vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role; check individual listings for details.