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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$72K - $99K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your expertise in advanced troubleshooting and process optimization within a semiconductor manufacturing environment. Mentor junior technicians while driving improvem...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Engineer I&C systems by planning, conducting, and coordinating projects that require broad knowledge and innovative approaches to ensure safe and reliable plant operations while navigating complex cha...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $138K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space exploration by leading power electronics design and testing for innovative space flight hardware. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects from concept to de...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join us to design and develop innovative software tools that enhance user experience. Collaborate directly with engineering to create seamless applications that impact millions. Emphasize a hands-on a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$93K - $145K *

Lead testing and commissioning efforts for electrical substations, overseeing personnel and ensuring adherence to standards. Collaborate with engineering teams, manage troubleshooting, and provide vit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Champion the sales process by leveraging technical expertise to drive revenue growth, enhance client relationships, and deliver tailored solutions in the energy and utilities sector. Collaborate with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by designing and owning mechanisms for a cutting-edge ground terminal. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure precision and manufacturability, driving projects from concept to prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Engage in the design and development of advanced safety valve technologies, leading projects through the entire product lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective execution, cost efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$147K - $202K *

Transform complex mechanical challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in design, development, and implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance product life cycles and ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Engineer innovative mechanical solutions by leveraging your expertise in physics and materials science. Design, develop, and implement custom tooling while ensuring compliance with industry standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Take ownership of manufacturing processes for space electronics, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency and quality while p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by developing advanced packaging design rules and test structures. Collaborate across teams to enhance semiconductor processes, analyze data for insights, and leverage AI to streaml...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing electrical systems for industrial applications, ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading projects from conception to implementation with a f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the development and launch of manufacturing processes for lithium-ion cells, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and quality while ensuring safe equipment de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform engineering designs for lunar exploration by developing innovative solutions in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering. Collaborate with teams to meet aggressive schedules and su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$161K - $221K *

Reimagine optical system designs and processes, steering a cross-functional team to innovate next-gen semiconductor inspection solutions, ensuring top-tier quality and market relevance while driving c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize project outcomes by leading technical excellence across multiple engineering disciplines, ensuring effective communication and cost management throughout all project phases to drive profitabi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $120K *

Champion process optimization by analyzing and refining manufacturing systems to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and dri...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and support new product introductions. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to solve challenges, optimize efficie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join the Advanced Manufacturing team to drive scaling of innovative iron-air battery production. Collaborate across functions, ensure robust processes, and lead critical developments for reliable ener...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming construction projects through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful execution of infrastructure init...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the mechanical and thermal design of high-temperature reactors, optimizing for manufacturability and maintenance. Lead a team to innovate solutions for the largest rare earth metallization pla...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$265K - $300K *

Champion a high-performing engineering team to deliver impactful solutions, drive technical excellence, and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while navigating complex challenges in a modern...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive optimization of well performance through technical expertise and best practices. Collaborate with operational teams to enhance production, ensure safety, and implement innovative solutions for z...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $129K *

Develop and enhance data processes in manufacturing, ensuring SAP alignment. Collaborate across functions to troubleshoot issues, train users, and implement improvements, driving efficiency and qualit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.