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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$91K - $115K *

Support the engineering team by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient plant systems, and leading personnel in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive improvements and enhance operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $125K *

Unlock potential by overseeing the development and testing of DC-DC power products while ensuring production goals are met through effective troubleshooting and analysis. Collaborate with teams to enh...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings, ensuring high-quality product delivery while consider...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$147K - $202K *

Empower innovation by designing and optimizing manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams to troubleshoot, analyze data, and implement cutting-edge s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $202K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and optimize manufacturing processes for cutting-edge display and semiconductor technologies, collaborating with R&D and vendors to drive innovation and resolve compl...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by designing and optimizing solutions in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams, analyze data, and troubleshoot complex engineering challeng...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $224K *

Drive innovation by optimizing manufacturing processes in semiconductor and display technologies. Collaborate with R&D teams to troubleshoot complex engineering issues, analyze data, and implement new...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Drive innovation in manufacturing processes by designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex systems in semiconductor and display technologies, collaborating with R&D teams and vendors to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Drive your career with impactful process engineering solutions. Engage in complex problem-solving, data analysis, and vendor partnerships while leading project teams and supporting junior colleagues i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical engineering efforts for facility construction, installation, and commissioning. Drive compliance, oversee power distribution, and ensure safe operations while co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive electrical engineering excellence by leading facility construction, installation, and commissioning efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, troubleshoot issues, and establish robus...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading electrical engineering projects that enhance safety, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions and drive improvements in a d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the integration architecture connecting automation systems to Oracle Fusion. Spearhead robust data flow from factory floor to enterprise systems, ensuring seamless vendor collaborations and comp...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by applying your engineering skills to develop innovative performance-monitoring systems for the energy sector while diagnosing and resolving complex performance issues for power...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform engineering concepts into practical solutions by applying your expertise in instrumentation and control systems. Collaborate on projects, ensuring safety and quality while developing specifi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $155K *

Lead the charge in process engineering for fuel projects, optimizing performance and safety while collaborating with contractors and teams to ensure operational excellence and compliance with industry...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $155K *

Shape the future of fuel processing by leading engineering initiatives, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in a dynamic in...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $90K *

Engage in cross-functional collaboration to drive New Product Introductions, optimize component performance, ensure quality improvements, and support engineering transitions from design to production...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $155K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge defense technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and validate advanced RF systems, ensuring seamless integration into next-gen platforms...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $202K *

Transform complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions. Lead projects, analyze data, and collaborate with teams to enhance product success while ensuring safety and compliance across multi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

Shape innovative instrumentation for space exploration by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and advancing technology in extreme environments. Contribute from design to testing of systems esse...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $150K *

Innovate with our dynamic engineering team to develop cutting-edge instruments for space missions. Contribute to the design, testing, and integration of advanced technology for lunar and deep space ap...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading injection molding projects, optimizing equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while collaborating with engineering teams and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Support our team by managing plant maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $160K *

Join us to enhance plant operations by managing maintenance, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.