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 innovation in ICT design by contributing technical expertise to complex projects. Collaborate with senior engineers, manage deliverables, and mentor junior staff while ensuring quality and compl...

2 days ago

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

$124K - $186K *

Drive innovative electrical designs and systems development, ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes for printed circuit boards. Collaborate across functions to drive efficiency, safety, and quality while implementing innovative soluti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Innovate with us as a Process Engineer, optimizing workflows and enhancing operational efficiency for new data center projects. Collaborate across teams to implement solutions that drive productivity...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$68K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to engineering excellence, ensuring technical accuracy and quality compliance in design and documentation. Collaborate across functions to drive project success and suppor...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Electrical Engineer, driving innovative solutions from concept to completion. Collaborate in a dynamic team, manage projects effectively, and expand your technical ex...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead and support engineering projects in water and wastewater utilities, ensuring effective design, management, and compliance with regulations while collaborating with teams and stakeholders...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and testing electrical systems for UAS platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration and functionality of components while addres...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $200K *

Transform electrical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles by designing, developing, and testing components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality integration and functionality...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $200K *

Innovate electrical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and troubleshoot circuits, ensuring high-quality integration and performance in...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading innovative mechanical systems design across diverse projects, from commercial to mission critical. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality eng...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $145K *

Inspire innovative power supply solutions by engaging in design, development, and validation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance customer experience, ensuring quality and performance while mana...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $131K *

Optimize design documentation acceptance, ensuring compliance with regulations and codes. Collaborate across departments to verify system testing and as-built documentation for effective turnover, sup...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative high-purity water solutions! As an Applications Engineer, leverage your expertise to shape system designs, optimize performance, and support clien...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Unlock potential by supporting design and development of VPS power supply products, focusing on circuit testing, electrical evaluations, and documentation while collaborating across teams to deliver r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a global process specialist for machine-vision and automated-inspection technologies, driving innovation and standardization across manufacturing sites while ensuring process re...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Analyze and support customer process validation through hands-on testing, collaborate with sales and engineering teams, and assist with equipment commissioning to optimize industrial process systems...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support sales with technical testing and process validation. Conduct evaluations, prepare reports, and collaborate on optimized solutions while ensuring lab safety and cleanline...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $152K *

Lead the charge in technical excellence for unit substation design, guiding complex engineering solutions while mentoring peers and ensuring alignment across teams to drive operational success and cus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $119K *

Empower your engineering career by leading technical solutions in manufacturing lines. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize processes, solve operational challenges, and drive system modification...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $140K *

Take ownership of project coordination and risk management for data center initiatives. Drive stakeholder engagement and mentor teams to enhance processes, ensuring timely decision-making on large-sca...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge embedded systems and high-performance electrical designs that meet military-grade standards, ensuring seamless integration with advanced rob...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive impactful engineering solutions by leading process design for complex projects. Your expertise will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards while meeting clien...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead geostructural construction projects, overseeing project lifecycle phases, coordinating teams, and ensuring successful execution of complex engineering solutions with a focu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's poised to lead geostructural projects and support all phases of execution. Combine technical expertise with field coordination for optimal project lifecycle management from planning...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.