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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$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...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   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

$83K - $133K *

Lead customer engagement and technical design for critical power projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and manage multiple projects, driving successful...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $143K *

Transform electrical design processes by utilizing your expertise in engineering principles and innovative problem-solving. Collaborate closely with project managers and field teams to achieve seamles...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $143K *

Champion innovative design and engineering solutions in electrical projects. Collaborate with teams to streamline construction for high-impact data centers. Drive project success through expert leader...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $143K *

Manage and execute electrical engineering projects with a focus on quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams, providing expertise in design, problem-solving, and mentoring while ensuring adhere...

San Jose, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by managing multi-discipline engineering teams to ensure timely, effective, and compliant project outputs while fostering innovation and professional development in a collaborative...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in engineering projects to enhance product development and processes. Drive innovation, solve technical challenges, and ensure compliance with global standards while fostering team col...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $135K *

Advance the design and testing of innovative electronics for smart machines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance product reliability while driving improvements i...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $190K *

Drive IT operations and systems management through seamless infrastructure ownership, securing data, optimizing costs, and enhancing workplace collaboration to support rapid growth and efficiency in a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $190K *

Empower your career as you own IT operations and enhance infrastructure. Balance tactical support with strategic automation, driving excellence and efficiency in a fast-paced environment as you manage...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $190K *

Oversee IT infrastructure and security to ensure operational excellence, balancing immediate support with strategic automation while guiding external contractors for optimized cost and efficiency in a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop strong relationships with clients while managing HVAC projects, ensuring design accuracy and operational success. Oversee engineering evaluations, project documentation, and commissioning prog...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative engineering solutions for energy-efficient building projects, leading design processes and collaborating with teams to meet client needs and enhance sustainability efforts in a dynami...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative energy-efficient solutions. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you'll lead design processes, develop unique engineering solutions, and collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.