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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$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in process engineering for complex EPC projects, providing strategic technical leadership and mentoring while ensuring successful delivery of large-scale power generation and renewable...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Drive the design of cutting-edge hi-speed PCBs for military/aerospace applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance, while enhancing best practices in a dynam...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing operations by analyzing performance, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance productivity, quality, and cost...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Transform environmental compliance and management practices by leveraging your engineering expertise. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support solid waste and utility projects while enhancing your p...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the transformation of engineering processes, ensuring safety and efficiency while driving continuous improvement in injection molding operations and team development...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $181K *

Lead project engineering efforts by integrating technical, budget, and scheduling aspects to ensure successful project execution. Collaborate with teams to maintain quality standards and meet client r...

Today

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

$103K - $181K *

Champion project success by integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling aspects for medium-sized projects. Oversee technical excellence, manage resources, and ensure compliance with client criteri...

Today

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

$103K - $181K *

Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence, manage procurement, and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria a...

Today

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

$103K - $181K *

Lead the integration of engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with standards while managing resources and timelines effectively...

Today

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

$103K - $181K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering by integrating project elements, ensuring technical excellence, and driving successful outcomes in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will be ke...

Today

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

$103K - $181K *

Empower project success by integrating engineering, budget, and scheduling aspects for medium-sized projects. Ensure technical excellence and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to meet client criteria...

Today

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

$103K - $181K *

Join us to integrate engineering, budget, and scheduling for medium-sized projects, ensuring technical excellence and effective coordination across disciplines while supporting project management and...

Today

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

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering successful project outcomes by providing technical support, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with codes and specifications. Collaborate with project m...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative electronic test systems for semiconductor devices. Collaborate across teams to design, validate, and ensure robust performance while driving quality and reliability in complex prod...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $120K *

Innovate your career by leading the design coordination and permitting of energy projects. Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure timely, compliant planset delivery whi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and developing innovative mechanical components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product performance and quality while driving cost-effective solutio...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower our engineering team by bridging design and manufacturing, ensuring seamless implementation of concepts on the shop floor. Collaborate, troubleshoot, and optimize processes to deliver high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development, applying engineering principles to design and launch automotive components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality, cost, and man...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $241K *

Transform advanced tool design and structural optimization by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive excellence through mentorship, compliance, and collaboration, ensuring innovative solutions meet...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Engineer improvements in production processes and equipment. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, troubleshoot issues, and drive mechanical reliability while mentoring junior staff and managi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative engineering solutions in refrigeration and gas processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality proposals and maintain strong client r...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $102K *

Drive innovation by supporting the design and development of mechanical components for advanced manufacturing applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and timely project completion while...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Engineer innovative HVAC solutions as part of a dynamic team. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive design, analysis, and project execution while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$69K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing technical support and solutions, ensuring product reliability and customer satisfaction through effective communication and engineering expertise in metallurg...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $103K *

Join our team to provide technical support and solutions, ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across departments to address technical issues and enhance product performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.