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 *

Analyze and improve manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure quality while providing engineering support on the production f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $143K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in metering and monitoring solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to support product lifecycle management, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate ac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform semiconductor manufacturing by leading equipment reliability initiatives, troubleshooting complex systems, and driving continuous improvement projects. Collaborate with teams to enhance oper...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $128K *

Shape operational excellence by leading capital projects and reliability initiatives in a chemical manufacturing environment. Collaborate across teams to enhance equipment performance, safety, and eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $145K *

Innovate customer success by driving implementation projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective software integration and compliance, enhancing operational efficiency...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $160K *

Drive customer success through seamless project implementations, ensuring timely configuration and deployment of solutions while managing change amidst evolving requirements and fostering strong commu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hardware systems for critical operations. You'll design, develop, and implement solutions while supporting testing and project execution, ensuring high-qualit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of AI by building innovative solutions for robotics, AV, and healthcare. Drive end-to-end product development, collaborating with customers to solve complex challenges in data annotat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance production processes and quality controls, driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in a high-reliability electronics environment through robust engineering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of production engineering by optimizing operational efficiencies and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, safety, and reliability in a key...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $95K *

Empower innovation by leading quoting projects for advanced packaging systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate cost reports, technical proposals, and system designs that...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $122K *

Drive your career forward by providing critical support for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Collaborate closely with customers to ensure optimal functionality, conduct training, and contribute...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$63K - $108K *

Join us to provide expert technical solutions and customized quotes, enhancing BAC Representatives' sales capabilities. Collaborate across departments to streamline processes and support global operat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $270K *

Join a dynamic team to lead process engineering in semiconductor innovation, driving development from concept to customer-ready performance and influencing next-gen technology through collaboration an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive automation and production-line electrical design and integration efforts. Lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance and delivering innovative safety syste...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $129K *

Lead innovative R&D projects in automotive systems, managing resources and timelines while driving continuous improvement and collaboration across teams to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform engineering concepts into reality by designing, estimating, and managing projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while delivering innovative sol...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading a team to enhance ETO delivery, develop vacuum expertise, and improve processes for increased efficiency. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety compliance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by tackling complex challenges in product engineering. Join a dynamic team where your innovative solutions will shape the future of recruiting technology and drive impactful outcom...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative hardware solutions, ensuring project success through collaboration and technical expertise. Contribute to cost-effective designs while enhancing manufacturing...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by applying your hardware engineering expertise to design innovative solutions that meet customer needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance project execution and drive continuous...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions by collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality designs and optimize project execution, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and enhancing manufac...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the successful execution of complex subsea projects through innovative design, rigorous analysis, and effective collaboration. Engage in all project phases, from conceptual development t...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of injection equipment design by managing projects that enhance reliability, safety, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure operational excellence wh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $100K *

Transform product development by leading innovative engineering projects, ensuring quality and alignment with business goals. Collaborate across teams to drive technical execution and deliver exceptio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.