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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $100K *

Elevate quality standards by leading audits, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and enhance production quality. Manage customer relationships and defin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing photolithography processes. As an Application Engineer, you'll transform customer needs into effective solutions, driving tool performance and application rea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Lead the charge in enhancing reliability and performance of electrical and instrumentation systems. Drive proactive initiatives, ensure compliance, and support safe operations in a dynamic manufacturi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive process optimization and innovation in manufacturing to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Transform project execution by integrating schedules, resources, and constraints to ensure efficient reactor builds. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and utilize A...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the reliability and safety of instrumentation and electrical systems. Drive proactive initiatives, support plant operations, and ensure compliance with indust...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in product development. You'll lead projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create cutting-edge solutions while ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $125K *

Design and develop high-performance embedded systems for next-gen recording products. Collaborate across teams to create reliable, secure devices that enhance our cloud-managed video platform, making...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower product excellence by providing engineering support for Flowline products, enhancing reliability and quality across manufacturing, sales, and field operations while driving continuous improvem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform alloy breakthroughs into market-ready products by leading hands-on testing and characterization. Collaborate with engineers and labs to ensure quality and innovation in product development...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in high-quality process design for complex industrial projects, collaborating across disciplines to ensure effective delivery from concept to detail, while driving execution in a dynam...

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

$95K - $145K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional technical support for inverter-based products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation and troubleshooting tools, while ensuring cus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Join our dynamic team to support electrical design for specialized systems, enhancing your skills through mentorship. Contribute to innovative solutions addressing environmental challenges across the...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to transform customer challenges into innovative fiber-optic solutions. Engage with engineering teams to define requirements, assess feasibility, and drive projects from prototype to p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading field commissioning and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. Collaborate with engineering teams and customers to ensure seamless integration and optimal per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K *

Transform your career by providing critical in-house support for sales and operations, ensuring seamless project execution and equipment selection in the water treatment industry. Collaborate with div...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive robust industrial process development for defense-grade steel forgings, ensuring compliance and stability through statistical analysis, while collaborating with teams to optimize production and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive engineering success with expert support, optimizing customer workflows and resolving complex build issues while enhancing user experience through collaboration and proactive problem-solving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the maintenance and engineering department to enhance plant efficiency. Drive innovative maintenance systems, manage capital projects, and ensure optimal operations while fostering team developme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $201K *

Lead the charge in designing and delivering complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers and managing multidis...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Lead innovative mechanical design solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality systems while m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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Unlock potential by leading the design of mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions that enhan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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Innovate mechanical systems design for energy and infrastructure projects, leading project portions and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and reliability in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.