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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$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Explore the technical landscape of grid interconnection for utility-scale energy projects. Lead engineering efforts, manage applications, and interface with utilities to ensure successful project exec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions for aerospace applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop designs, and validate performance, ensuring compliance with i...

Today

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

4 weeks ago

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

2 weeks ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to drive innovative valve design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance while ensuring alignment with strategic goals and customer speci...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing engineering support in the field, assisting with construction management and after-sales service. This role combines hands-on work and data analysis, requirin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Engineer innovative electronic solutions that enhance product performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and test electronic circuits and systems, ensurin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $116K *

Innovate effective processes as a Process Engineer, enhancing manufacturing performance through data-driven solutions and teamwork in a dynamic plant environment...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating manufacturing processes for energetic products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement systems that ensure safety and effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $178K *

Drive data transformation and analysis to enhance productivity and decision-making in an engineering environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize supply chain strategies and improve master d...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional field service support for imaging equipment. This role involves extensive travel, advanced troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure top-tier...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a key role managing diverse engineering projects from inception to completion, focusing on design, procurement, and safety while collaborating extensively with operations and mai...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $100K *

Transform the field engineering landscape by providing vital support to sales teams, ensuring high-quality installations and troubleshooting while traveling to diverse job sites and collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and integration of advanced nuclear energy systems by applying systems engineering methods to translate objectives into clear, verifiable requirements and solutions, while collab...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $136K *

Transform electrical systems through innovative design, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance distributed energy resources and microgrids for cutting-edge technologies...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing aerospace products, ensuring reliability and performance through innovative electrical design solutions. Collaborate across disciplines to tackle design chal...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Help us develop and sustain aerospace products by solving design challenges, ensuring performance and manufacturability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions th...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.