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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$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's enhancing safety through innovative electronic design and development. Collaborate across functions to deliver cutting-edge gas and flame detection solutions, ensuring compliance an...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Transform energy infrastructure projects by ensuring safe, efficient execution across engineering, quality, and construction teams. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to overcome challenges and d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $205K *

Lead the charge in optimizing wafer fabrication equipment performance. Collaborate with teams to implement maintenance strategies and enhance operational efficiency, ensuring high reliability and prod...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $205K *

Optimize equipment performance and maintenance in a semiconductor environment by collaborating with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and enhance production efficacy while ensuring compliance...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Explore a dynamic Project Engineer role guiding nuclear life cycle projects. Lead technical efforts in design, procurement, and execution phases, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating wi...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$90K - $150K *

Deliver impactful project management for decarbonization technology, ensuring successful installation and operation at wastewater facilities while managing timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading the installation and operation of decarbonization technology. Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships while ensuring successful implementation at was...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$91K - $169K *

Drive innovative semiconductor process formulations and lead projects to define, fabricate, and evaluate semiconductor devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvement...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $143K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of compute-in-memory technology by developing neural network models and algorithms. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality engineering solutions w...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Collaborate with engineering teams to define project scopes and objectives, ensuring adherence to design requirements and schedules while managing costs effectively and leading cross-functional projec...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $128K *

Optimize manufacturing processes and support new product launches while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive improvements in production efficiency and quality, ensuring alignment with orga...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to resolving complex technical issues while collaborating across multiple departments. Leverage your customer service skills and technical knowledge to drive successful im...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud hosting for maintenance management. You'll configure, automate, and support a secure environment, ensuring seamless operations and integration while coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Empower electrical infrastructure by leading assessments and analysis, driving system performance and reliability. Engage in hands-on evaluations, roadmap improvements, and ensure operations align wit...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer innovative product designs and lead development initiatives from ideation to market launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance existing products and drive revenue growth through new pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for power plants, ensuring project success and team collaboration, while complying with safety standards and inspiring engineering excellence...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Project Engineer, leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring technical excellence while fostering strong client relationships and meeting project objective...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Transform facility operations by leading key capital projects while driving process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in manufacturing and chemical processing environments...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $250K *

Elevate the design and development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU server solutions. Lead end-to-end hardware development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge d...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize engineering execution and internal capabilities for EPC projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, and financial objectives. Lead a high-performing team while m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive the execution of CAPEX projects by ensuring engineering standards, coordinating teams, and managing project phases from conception to delivery, promoting efficiency and collaboration across vari...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $159K *

Lead the charge in driving continuous improvement projects by collaborating with customers to resolve complex issues, enhance service agreements, and optimize processes, ensuring measurable improvemen...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing tooling processes and enhancing production efficiency. You'll manage inventory, collaborate with vendors, and support engineering efforts to ensure seamless...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $153K *

Unlock your potential as a Systems Engineer, driving installation and support for cross-domain systems globally. Collaborate with teams to integrate solutions, enhance security, and deliver exceptiona...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative Coolant Distribution Units for AI and data centers, overseeing the full product lifecycle from concept to production while applying expertise in thermal systems...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.