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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$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by overseeing project design, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and coordinating teams to deliver successful outcomes that meet client expectations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead and inspire the engineering team to enhance production processes, ensuring alignment with customer specifications while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance production processes, drive innovation, and ensure operational stability while meeting customer specifications and fostering a high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Drive your career forward by leveraging your engineering expertise to enhance production processes, support equipment manufacturing, and lead capital projects in a dynamic environment focused on innov...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data center operations by leading complex electrical engineering projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system performance and reliability while s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation as you solve complex RF/Microwave challenges, collaborating across teams to enhance product development and integrate key technologies in a high-stakes defense environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery and design processes by leading a multidisciplinary team. Drive collaboration and operational excellence to ensure client satisfaction and technical quality in construction p...

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by executing engineering assignments, resolving complex problems, and supporting project feasibility in manufacturing processes. Contribute to the design and optimization of chemical...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $134K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing inspection technologies across multiple factories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, efficiency, and reliability in processes, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $136K *

Empower the development of innovative manufacturing processes and automation solutions for advanced products. Collaborate across teams to enhance product manufacturability and design quality, ensuring...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Build innovative wiring harnesses for unmanned vehicles, ensuring design integrity from prototype to production. Troubleshoot and support vehicle builds while collaborating with technicians to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful scheduling solutions for design engineering projects, ensuring timely execution and resource optimization. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and enhance project effi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Develop and execute strategies to achieve project milestones, coordinating across teams to ensure successful new model launches while managing KPIs and reporting structures effectively...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing innovative low voltage control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and ensure compliance with indus...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead capital projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring successful execution from conception to implementation while collaborating across functions to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$166K *

Deliver comprehensive engineering support for healthcare construction projects, ensuring compliance with VA standards and codes. Collaborate with clinical services to mitigate risks and enhance patien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Advance project field engineering by ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in work planning, material management, and subcontract coordination. Your expertise will drive successful project executio...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to design and implement AV systems. Utilize your technical expertise to transform project requirements into functional solutions, ensuring seamless integration and c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to design and engineer high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions and project success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of IoT solutions, leading hardware development from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and enhance innovative prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate with us to design and deliver cutting-edge IoT hardware solutions. Lead projects from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance while m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $135K *

Lead the development and implementation of quality plans, ensuring compliance with agency specifications while overseeing QA/QC activities and documentation for large-scale construction projects in tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering projects by providing expert support on power distribution systems across multiple initiatives and ensuring compliance, quality, and technical accuracy to en...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing products throughout their lifecycle, integrating customer needs and engineering principles. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a dy...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading transmission line design projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions in the energy secto...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.