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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$83K - $104K *

Elevate the efficiency of corporate facilities by leading maintenance operations, supervising technicians, and ensuring optimal performance of building systems. Drive safety and reliability through pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of energy by designing innovative test equipment for battery systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and reliability while driving the development of cut...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Develop and implement innovative electrical systems for manufacturing, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operations and drive continuous improvemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $135K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development, enhance customer solutions, and manage project logistics in a dynamic semiconductor environment, ensuring effective communication...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $117K *

Lead and innovate electrical maintenance within a dynamic plant environment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while supervising teams and enhancing operational efficiency through...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer the design and engineering of TurboExpander Compressor Packages, leading projects from concept to production. Collaborate with teams to enhance product development and ensure compliance with i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive impactful engineering solutions by leading a multidisciplinary team in delivering innovative projects across water and transportation sectors, ensuring quality and efficiency within budget and t...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $125K *

Innovate your career with a dynamic role analyzing customer needs, developing solutions, and collaborating across teams to design effective logistics systems. Leverage your expertise in CAD and techni...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in ensuring technical excellence and quality across all P&C project deliverables. Provide mentorship, establish engineering standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of solar energy by providing technical support during project engineering and construction phases. Collaborate with utilities, vendors, and clients while ensuring...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $117K *

Join our team to manage product design from concept to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure quality and efficiency while maintaining exceptional custom...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $92K *

Transform your career by supporting the assembly and testing of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Collaborate with experienced engineers to enhance production efficiency and quality in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating electrical engineering solutions. You'll research, design, and develop complex machinery while mentoring junior engineers to optimize equipment utilization a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $246K *

Unlock potential by leading complex software projects that drive innovation in semiconductor technologies. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and troubleshoot cutting-edge software solutions t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K - $220K *

Empower your career by designing and troubleshooting innovative RF solutions for advanced power delivery systems. Collaborate on cutting-edge technology that drives efficiency in wafer fabrication equ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your engineering expertise by designing and testing RF systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to innovate electronic components, ensuring they meet stringent requirements for perfor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $172K *

Optimize your career by enhancing manufacturing processes and product performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence, support new product introductions, and imple...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of energy storage by leading mechanical design of hydrogen systems, ensuring safety and optimization for high-volume manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally and guide junior eng...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team for power generation projects. Collaborate across departments to ensure technical excellence, manage risks, and deliver compliant, cost-effective so...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $93K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by driving compliance, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $350K *

Champion the future of RF engineering by defining strategic architecture and leading innovative solutions across product lines, enhancing semiconductor performance and driving organizational excellenc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by optimizing manufacturing processes, mentoring technicians, and ensuring product quality in a dynamic team environment. Utilize your engineering expertise to enhance effici...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $114K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of space power systems. As a Power Electronics Engineer, you'll design, test, and validate cutting-edge hardware, collaborating with experts to ensure high-reliab...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $136K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in pipeline engineering and project management. You'll oversee design, construction, and optimization of gas and liquid systems, ensuring efficiency and complianc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that designs innovative embedded systems for agricultural machinery, architecting software and hardware solutions to enhance performance and efficiency while collaborating across disciplin...

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  •   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.