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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Transform infrastructure through innovative civil engineering solutions. Lead projects from design to delivery, ensuring compliance and safety while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing automation in oil and gas operations while driving continuous improvement through expert technical solutions and collaboration across service lines...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing efficiency by leading complex projects that enhance production processes, reduce waste, and integrate automation systems. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous impr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading complex electrical power engineering projects, ensuring compliance with reliability standards while managing budgets and vendor relationships. Collaborate with teams to del...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $164K *

Develop innovative ESP solutions and collaborate with teams to optimize artificial lift operations. Leverage your engineering skills to enhance system performance while ensuring safety and compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Engage in leading safety initiatives and audits while designing complex mechanical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with specifications and enhance product development through inno...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $144K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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

$115K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $127K *

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

$180K - $220K *

Join us to lead the development of advanced manufacturing systems for energetic products. This role encompasses end-to-end ownership, from concept to production, requiring cross-functional collaborati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by ensuring process reliability and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, drive continuous improvement, and uphold technology standards in chemic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $165K *

Lead the evaluation and onboarding of engineering software tools, ensuring effective integration and management of systems. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to streamline tool lifecycle pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $165K *

Shape your career by leading the onboarding and management of engineering tools, ensuring effective integration and sustainability across teams in a dynamic startup environment, fostering innovation a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Innovate in the energy sector by leading grid interconnection efforts for utility-scale projects. Drive technical execution, manage utility relationships, and ensure project feasibility through expert...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join an innovative team to design and develop advanced aerospace hardware solutions. Collaborate across functions to create reliable systems that enhance aircraft performance and safety, while adherin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in aerospace hardware design, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop high-performance systems that meet rigorous quality standards and enhance aircraft safety and effici...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality and efficiency in heat tracing systems projects. You'll lead technical aspects, collaborate with clients, and manage team execution to meet customer sp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative industrial machinery design by transforming concepts into detailed models. Collaborate on projects, manage technical risks, and ensure compliance with specifications while enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by providing technical leadership and process expertise. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while driving continuous improvemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance manufacturing processes by collaborating across teams to enhance safety and productivity. Utilize engineering expertise to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and support new initiati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes through advanced electrical engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment performance, product quality, a...

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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.