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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$69K - $99K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clean energy through innovative structural engineering. Collaborate on diverse projects, apply your expertise, and guide junior engineers while enjoying a hybr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$72K - $100K *

Contribute to innovative mechanical designs by leveraging Pro E/Creo expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop complex 3D models and ensure high-quality manufacturing processes fro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join us to develop innovative HVAC solutions that enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. Utilize your expertise to design systems that meet client needs while collaborating with diverse teams t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and analyzing electrical systems for power plants. Collaborate with engineers to tackle complex challenges, ensuring projects are completed on time and within...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $113K *

Engage in a dynamic project team as you design and analyze electrical systems for power plants, troubleshooting complex electrical engineering issues while ensuring projects meet deadlines and budgets...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$74K - $113K *

Advance your career by collaborating on innovative electrical systems for power plants, driving project success through teamwork, analysis, and design. Engage in challenging problem-solving to create...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $194K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and program management, ensuring technical issues are resolved and resources are effectively allocated. Collaborate with leaders to maintain prog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $85K *

Innovate manufacturing processes by utilizing engineering and Lean methodologies to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams, optimize flow, and implement improvements to d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Engage in sustainability initiatives by providing technical and project coordination support for capital improvement projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure successful project delivery from...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $130K *

Advance engineering excellence by coordinating project planning, design compliance, and technical development. Collaborate with teams to resolve challenges and ensure successful project completion whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Advance engineering project success by coordinating planning, design compliance, and technical developments. Collaborate across teams to drive transparency, manage schedules, and enhance processes thr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $147K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Engineer, coordinating engineering projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, resolve issues, and drive proce...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $163K *

Lead project execution by coordinating engineering activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving transparency across teams. Utilize critical thinking to enhance processes and support pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Oversee the coordination and execution of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to design principles and contract requirements while managing cost, schedule, and risk across multiple contracts in s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $180K *

Innovate mechanical designs for advanced fusion systems, leading development and analysis of components. Collaborate with teams to ensure manufacturability and performance, while mentoring junior engi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $214K *

Drive innovative thermal-mechanical solutions in a collaborative environment, leading New Product Development from concept to launch. Influence product design and performance while managing cross-func...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance control software for complex power conversion systems. This hands-on role requires model-based control software expertise and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure relia...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of engineering documentation for advanced radar systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain technical drawings, ensuring compliance with standards while su...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $156K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support for furnace operations, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, maintain compliance, and mentor engineers in a d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $251K *

Engage in leading engineering activities for complex programs, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive program strategy and continuous improvement whi...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $165K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of innovative DFT solutions across complex SoC projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality chip testing and debugging processes...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Design and develop mission-critical software and firmware for Electronic Warfare systems, supporting the full software lifecycle from architecture to testing and field integration. Collaborate across...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that supports mission-critical software development for Electronic Warfare systems, overseeing the complete software lifecycle to ensure optimal performance in secure environments. Collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing processes by developing and improving workflows, tooling, and equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency while suppo...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project management excellence by coordinating complex semiconductor equipment installations. Strategically drive on-time, within-budget execution while fostering cross-functional collaboration...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.