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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$110K - $156K *

Champion the advancement of packaging equipment through technical support, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize processes and meet quality standards, while driving strate...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative mechanical systems for sustainable home energy products. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance product performance and relia...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovative computing solutions by leading hardware design and integration efforts for mission-critical operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable infrastructure acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of computing solutions by leading the design, integration, and deployment of innovative hardware for mission-critical operations, ensuring reliable performance acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by building secure, reliable systems that connect applications, data, and operations. Drive automation, enhance security, and lead incident response to ensure seamle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Transform your career by designing integrated rack solutions for enterprise data centers. Lead rack-level design from concept to installation, ensuring optimal performance through collaboration and in...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Lead traffic engineering projects, ensuring design accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to prepare plans, conduct analyses, and deliver impactful solutions that enhance community infrastruc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $147K *

Drive innovation in materials and processes engineering to support strategic defense initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge technologies, troubleshoot challenges...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Drive customer success by applying expertise in MOCVD technology and III-V epitaxy. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and enhance product development for advanced semi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by resolving plant issues, optimizing processes, and collaborating with teams to achieve production and cost goals while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to innovative design solutions for medium- and low-voltage systems, ensuring quality and compliance in electrical engineering projects within aerospace applications as a Principal Engineer...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to enhance production processes through innovative design and engineering. Support a variety of truck modifications, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to safety and quality standar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support the production team by designing processes and components for vehicle modifications. Ensure projects meet budget and time constraints while improving safety and efficiency, using engineering f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K *

Help us maintain operational excellence by overseeing building systems, ensuring efficient maintenance, and providing technical support. Collaborate with a team to enhance tenant relations and uphold...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $126K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in custom engineering projects. Lead cross-functional initiatives, engage with customers, and ensure project success while enhancing your skills in a dynamic envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $126K *

Join a team that's driving custom engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance solutions and support growth in a dynamic environm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality support for Bond-funded construction projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely processing of Change Orders and maintain p...

1 week ago

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

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by researching, designing, and testing advanced electronic systems, including radar and communications equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensur...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower a team of design engineers by enhancing performance, driving compliance, and fostering client relationships. Lead continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring high-quality engineering del...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative solutions by supporting R&D projects, collaborating with teams on medical product design, including CAD and FEA, while ensuring compliance with risk assessments and validations for...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing groundbreaking RF heterogeneous integration technologies, contributing to high-frequency and ultra-high-speed systems for diverse applications, and collaborating across m...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform electrical design processes and oversee new project execution by leading the engineering of complex distribution systems and power generation assets, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and ope...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Build innovative electronic hardware for aerospace and defense applications. Engage in hands-on design, testing, and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects f...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality standards by leading engineering initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and boost customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement and mentor tea...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.