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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$88K - $105K *

Optimize interconnection strategies by analyzing grid injection points, managing agreements, and ensuring compliance throughout project construction. Collaborate with teams to enhance project economic...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing essential support to the Program Management Office, ensuring effective coordination and management of construction projects while fostering collaboration among teams a...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with teams to oversee project execution, ensuring design integrity and adherence to standards while providing technical support and managing project documentation for successful delivery...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $138K *

Join us to support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. You'll troubleshoot issues, assist users, and uphold compliance while managing infrastructure and...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $138K *

Support and maintain a secure IT environment, ensuring reliable systems and user services. Troubleshoot technical issues, assist users, and uphold compliance with security standards while managing inf...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Contribute to precision machine design by rapidly prototyping and building advanced mechanical systems for semiconductor fabrication, ensuring accuracy at the nanometer scale while collaborating with...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $200K *

Transform the future of semiconductor technology by designing and prototyping cutting-edge precision mechanical systems. Collaborate in a fast-paced environment to deliver innovative solutions that me...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Explore your engineering expertise in a dynamic role focused on civil projects. Collaborate with a team to tackle diverse challenges, manage projects, and build client relationships, all while deliver...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Lead the design and deployment of mission-critical hardware systems for U.S. defense operations. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-reliability solutions are effectively delivered in real-w...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $250K *

Lead the design and development of advanced military electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to create innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving high-impact...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $111K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of test engineering by supporting the development and commissioning of test solutions, enhancing production efficiency, and driving continuous improvement in test...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$62K - $111K *

Drive the charge in developing and optimizing test solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver comprehensive documentation and tra...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance plant operations through innovative engineering solutions, overseeing maintenance and capital projects while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced man...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join us in supervising engineering activities for public improvement projects. You'll solve complex engineering problems, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure safety and efficiency in oper...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $165K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in manufacturing by owning configuration management and change control across a global network. Lead initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and standardiza...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of microturbine installations by leading site integration, coordinating mechanical, electrical, and civil components, and ensuring seamless execution from planning to operation while...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $90K *

Advance your career by collaborating on large-scale civil infrastructure projects. Leverage your field experience to support bid development and estimating processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance...

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4 days ago

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

$114K - $213K *

Unlock potential by leading technical discussions and demonstrations of advanced Analog Design Environment tools to enhance customer circuit design experiences while advocating for product improvement...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $125K *

Empower project success by supporting construction oversight and engineering efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, track progress, and maintain documentation for the advanced reactor p...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $210K *

Join a collaborative team to lead technical sales throughout customer engagements, ensuring seamless integration of energy storage solutions while fostering relationships across engineering, finance...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $210K *

Discover a pivotal role as a technical advisor in sales, driving commercial success through collaboration with diverse teams. Engage with customers, negotiate contracts, and ensure the delivery of cos...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading process innovations and improvements in manufacturing. Utilize lean methodologies and technical expertise to enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality while collab...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as a Radar Cross Section Engineer, focusing on testing, analysis, and signature-reduction for advanced aerospace systems. Leverage your expertise in RCS chamber operations and rada...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $159K *

Join a team that's transforming product development by driving engineering projects and enhancing processes. You'll collaborate across functions, optimize workflows, and ensure seamless execution whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $145K *

Drive the success of infrastructure projects by managing engineering processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and optimizing collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve project goals e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.