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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$70K - $143K *

Advance precision time and frequency technologies by designing and supporting hardware systems for diverse applications, collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality product development and lifec...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $103K *

Unlock potential by driving semiconductor manufacturing improvements through collaboration and technical expertise. Engage with diverse teams to tackle yield and quality challenges across all producti...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as we tackle innovative engineering challenges in power generation. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to groundbreaking technolo...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead electrical design initiatives across diverse building projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuri...

1 week ago

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

$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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing advanced electrical systems that enhance performance and safety in industrial settings. Lead projects from inception to commissioning, driving efficiency...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

$92K - $126K *

Champion engineering excellence by managing transmission and substation assets, enhancing safety and reliability through data analysis and cross-department collaboration, while ensuring compliance wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $121K *

Develop innovative plastic components and mechanisms, leading cross-functional projects to meet market needs and quality standards in high-volume manufacturing for automotive and industrial applicatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize engineering processes by evaluating and enhancing systems. Lead projects with clear objectives, coordinating teams and ensuring safety while driving improvements in plant operations and maint...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $140K *

Deliver transformative process engineering solutions to enhance Enterprise-level efficiency and ensure seamless integration across project teams, utilizing advanced methodologies and best practices to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving process innovation. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance Enterprise processes, lead project facilitation, and sync cross-team efforts to achieve optimal solutions across th...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate innovation by designing advanced electronic hardware systems. Lead full-cycle PCB development, ensuring high-reliability solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dyn...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing and mentoring Field Engineering staff while providing hands-on technical support for AV/IT systems. Drive project success through effective team management, troubleshooti...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $105K *

Transform utility operations by providing engineering expertise for steam and mechanical systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery while supporting maintenance and project initi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of advanced battery systems and power electronics. Lead electrical design from concept to production, mentoring engineers while ensuring robust, manufacturable solutions for m...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $105K *

Engineer innovative low-voltage switchgear and LVMCC solutions, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality designs...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

$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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and testing advanced RF and microwave systems. Collaborate with a team to innovate and enhance product performance while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic engineeri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Support automation initiatives by providing expert application engineering for OEMs and End Users. Collaborate with sales teams to design solutions, lead technical consultations, and ensure successful...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Empower innovation by leading reliability testing and design strategies for systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to set rigorous reliability standards and enhance the longevity of electro-mechanica...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading piping engineering efforts, optimizing designs, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams on heavy industrial projects. Drive innovation from concept to execution...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $100K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing p...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by joining our Space Planning Team to create innovative 3D Building Information Models using Autodesk Revit. Collaborate on architectural designs and enhance tenant spaces with c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.