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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$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful engineering initiatives by managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in every phase—planning, design, construction, and start-up. Join a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Champion process design excellence by leading teams in developing specifications and optimizing processes. Collaborate with contractors to ensure project success and safety while mentoring junior engi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$127K - $174K *

Innovate by leading process engineering projects, analyzing data, and resolving complex issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance technology transfer and ensure safety while driving improvements in pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $115K *

Lead the transfer of new processes and products from pre-production to full implementation, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams while ensuring effective communication with stakehol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions for high voltage substation projects. Oversee design, development, and execution while collaborating with teams to ensure technical excellence and cu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high voltage substation projects. Oversee design, development, and execution while ensuring technical specifications are met. Collaborate with engineers and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$210K - $250K *

Accelerate the design of cutting-edge AI infrastructure by defining SoC assembly and optimizing physical design methodologies for PPA trade-offs in a collaborative engineering environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance automotive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge electrical and electronic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturability and drive technology from concept to p...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Advance your career by developing innovative electronic solutions for quantum instruments. Oversee PCB design from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quali...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join us to design and build intuitive product interfaces, bridging design and code. You'll create seamless user experiences using Figma and React, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to produc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing program planning and execution. You'll coordinate schedules, manage budgets, and analyze project impacts while ensuring effective communication with stakehol...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Design innovative electrical solutions for military products. Lead project development from concept to delivery while ensuring compliance with military standards. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing electrical safety and reliability. In this hands-on role, you'll conduct power system studies, develop documentation, and provide field support, ensuring opti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $129K *

Shape the future of power distribution by designing innovative low and medium voltage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver custom engineering projects that meet client needs a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $129K *

Help us deliver innovative mechanical solutions for power distribution systems. Join our Modernization Team to design, evaluate, and implement custom engineering projects that enhance customer success...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead innovative engineering solutions for gas infrastructure projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement gas distribution and transmission systems while ensuring compli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of innovative engineering projects, delivering solutions for gas infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, oversee, and support gas distribution and transmissio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining manufacturing excellence by driving innovative engineering solutions for high-temperature superconducting magnet production, mentoring talent, and leading strategic initi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to enhance defense electronic systems through design reviews, integration, and performance optimization while tackling complex challenges in a collaborative environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that drives cutting-edge semiconductor development, executing experimental designs for novel fabrication methods in a dynamic environment. Enjoy autonomy and contribute to R&D processes im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by selecting and optimizing mechanical components for fuel cell powerplants. Collaborate with suppliers, conduct performance tests, and troubleshoot issues to ensure seamless int...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Inspire innovation as you assess and enhance defense electronics systems, ensuring their optimal performance while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to tackle complex engineering challenges...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower design excellence as a Staff Mechanical Engineer, leading dimensional management for innovative energy storage solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure adherence to high-quality standards...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focused on electrical design, PLC and HMI development, and project management. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative automation solutions while ensuring...

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

$140K *

Design innovative control systems and automation solutions, managing project scope, budget, and vendor relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful commissioning and provide ongoing technica...

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

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.