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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$96K - $127K *

Join a dynamic team to support power system studies and engineering analyses, enhancing your technical skills while collaborating on transmission and distribution projects. Contribute to impactful sol...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$96K - $127K *

Join us to support power system studies and engineering analyses for transmission and distribution projects. Collaborate with teams, develop technical skills, and contribute to impactful energy soluti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $175K *

Innovate electrical engineering solutions for energy and infrastructure projects, leading design and coordination efforts. Ensure compliance and efficiency while tackling complex challenges in healthc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and analyzing T&D protection schemes, ensuring compliance and reliability while collaborating across engineering and operations to enhance system performance and resolve c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $129K *

Contribute to the efficiency and safety of production by designing and enhancing processes, leveraging Lean methodologies, and improving documentation to optimize performance in a high-stakes manufact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $130K *

Lead the design and integration of complex electro-mechanical systems, focusing on automated manufacturing processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop innovative solutions and ensure complia...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by contributing to the development and optimization of advanced quantum communication networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and security while le...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $144K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful roadway projects through expert engineering support, ensuring timely execution and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance com...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions across diverse sectors. Provide consulting services, manage projects, and ensure compliance while collaborating with clients...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by conducting critical technical assignments to ensure quality and compliance in electronic components management while collaborating across engineering disciplines to support prod...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Innovate the future of LNG and Hydrogen technology by executing rigorous testing, analyzing data, and enhancing product quality. Engage in hands-on projects, collaborate with teams, and ensure complia...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering innovative engineering solutions by leading multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and driving successful execution throughout...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving project excellence in engineering. Oversee multi-discipline activities, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and guide project deliverables while leading cro...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure product excellence by developing and implementing robust quality assurance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects, drive improvements, and maintain compl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $130K *

Optimize equipment performance and processes in a dynamic R&D environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance extrusion and molding operations, ensuring efficient scaling of innovative...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $106K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by developing and standardizing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce variation, and ensure quality in fabrication, machinin...

Newington, NHIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your engineering career by developing innovative solutions for bolting and joint integrity projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, cost-effective designs that meet cu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Innovate manufacturing processes at our facility by optimizing operations, enhancing safety, and driving efficiency. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions that improve production performance a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing complex PCB layouts, collaborating with clients to meet specifications, conducting signal integrity analysis, and ensuring optimal performance through rigorous validation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development and testing of advanced RF systems, leveraging your expertise to design, analyze, and troubleshoot components. Enhance your career in a collaborative environment with opportun...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $105K *

Transform your career by executing engineering tasks in electronics manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes, support new product introductions, and enhance production efficiency wh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative test fixtures for thermal control and energy conversion products, ensuring efficient transition from prototype to production wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower quality excellence by leading supplier development initiatives, resolving production issues, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality initiatives by leading supplier development efforts, resolving production issues, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and develop high-quality software for mission systems in a collaborative environment, supporting the entire software lifecycle while enhancing your technical expertise and contributing to inno...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 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.