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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring seamless deployment of enterprise-grade infrastructure by integrating, testing, and validating complex systems in a controlled lab environment, enabling rapid field activat...

La Plata, MDRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$199K - $270K *

Tackle the complexities of backend engineering by developing robust API integrations, building ETL pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performanc...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $135K *

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Columbia, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $93K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $103K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$179K - $254K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$225K - $285K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design rugged hardware for advanced robotics, collaborating with engineers to create production-ready CAD models and optimize mechanical packaging for high-density systems in ch...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$138K - $145K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$177K - $364K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $175K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$141K - $212K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $115K *

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$95K - $115K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.