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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$106K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing high-performance analog circuitry for advanced aerospace applications. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to drive innovative sensing technologies fro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer delivery by integrating AI-first logistics solutions into defense frameworks, while leading technical partnerships. Collaborate across teams to streamline operations, troubleshoot iss...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the technical integration of our AI-driven logistics platform with key public sector clients. Collaborate closely with customer teams to optimize workflows, ensure seamless deployments, and enhan...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing manufacturing processes by leveraging your electrical engineering expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability, improve efficiencie...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Empower production excellence by overseeing chemical processes, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. Lead a team to meet delivery demands while optimizing operations and maintaining compliance wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $105K *

Deliver technical leadership in mechanical design for nuclear projects, ensuring innovative solutions meet industry standards. Collaborate with teams to drive project success through design excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $121K *

Champion innovative material solutions by evaluating technical and economic factors, recommending engineering actions, and collaborating with producers to meet design objectives and performance standa...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $180K *

Drive innovative robotic automation for semiconductor packaging. Collaborate across teams to design, prototype, and build transformative mechanical systems, ensuring rapid iteration and deployment in...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative robotic automation systems, from design to prototype. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance semiconductor packaging fabrication, ensuring rapid project...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $240K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a Principal Process Engineer, guiding mining and mineral processing projects. Collaborate with clients and teams to tackle complex challenges and influence key technical...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine engineering excellence by leading a dynamic team in delivering high-quality process design solutions. Drive project success through effective supervision, technical expertise, and strategic...

2 weeks ago

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

$91K - $126K *

Lead the development and implementation of a scalable Quality Management System (QMS) for pilot-line operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by supporting the execution of large-scale power generation projects, enhancing your field engineering expertise while ensuring compliance with industry standards during crit...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing engineering solutions in mining. The role encompasses project management, technical oversight, and collaboration across disciplines, driving innovative approa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Grow your career with a role that empowers you to lead electrical projects, mentor junior engineers, and engage directly with clients while enhancing your expertise in building systems design and proj...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading electrical design projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with clients. This role offers the chance to enhance your expertise while contributing to impac...

Ottawa, ONRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions while managing complex projects and collaborating with clients and teams to meet challenging deadlines and optimize designs fo...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Lead electrical engineering initiatives by providing design expertise and support for project teams, ensuring optimal implementation of system concepts and adherence to deadlines while fostering colla...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to electrical engineering design, collaborating with teams to deliver robust solutions, manage projects effectively, and enhance technical documentation while ensuring compliance...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$92K - $110K *

Take ownership of critical electrical engineering projects, utilizing your expertise to design, implement, and verify systems while collaborating with project teams and vendors, ensuring timely delive...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$142K - $155K *

Design impactful electrical systems for train control modernization, ensuring compliance with national codes. Lead multiple projects while delivering advanced engineering solutions and managing comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lab Quality Engineer, tackling complex challenges in Engine Dyno Testing. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance, enhance processes, and drive inn...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the development and scale-up of innovative manufacturing processes for Gas Diffusion Electrodes, collaborating across disciplines to drive quality and performance in advanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine engineering solutions as a senior engineer, leading complex projects and enhancing field operations through innovative strategies while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to drive mea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of electrical engineering by managing projects and ensuring compliance in a dynamic industrial environment. Lead innovative solutions that support safety and efficiency while driving...

Reposted 3 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.