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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$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions to empower clients in energy-efficient building projects, leading design processes and collaborating with teams to achieve sustainable outcomes...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate engineering solutions by performing complex stress analyses and advanced testing. Collaborate on design assessments and utilize finite element methods to ensure structural integrity across var...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative engineering solutions by performing complex stress analyses, advanced testing, and structural evaluations. Collaborate with industry standards to enhance design integrity and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Oversee complex gas pipeline projects by managing design, budgeting, and compliance. Lead multiple projects while ensuring safety and regulatory adherence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $135K *

Discover a pivotal role in advanced packaging design, where you'll develop innovative solutions, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance semiconductor processes and drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by supporting project management through scheduling, vendor coordination, and quality control. Play a key role in ensuring project success while enhancing communication and docum...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of thermal engineering for advanced military and commercial applications. Drive innovative solutions from concept to production, utilizing cutting-edge technologi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$57K - $108K *

Support the production of Shipboard Effectors products by collaborating with a multi-discipline team to design and troubleshoot electrical subsystems, ensuring effective integration and resolution of...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $195K *

Grow your career with a leading role in systems engineering for complex spacecraft, focusing on design, requirements management, and verification activities to ensure mission success and foster collab...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance LNG facility designs, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency. Leverage your expertise to drive project success and men...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive electrical engineering excellence by leading major projects, ensuring compliance, safety, and sustainability while guiding teams through design, construction, and operations to deliver reliable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining the AI landscape in banking by architecting and building cutting-edge systems. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping a profitable domain, influencing outcomes, and ensuri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize and lead manufacturing process development and improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with safe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform infrastructure projects as a Project Engineer, leading design and preparation of technical specifications for water and wastewater systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality delivery...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $184K *

Empower communities by designing innovative electrical systems for critical infrastructure. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects, leveraging advanced tools to enhance your expe...

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

$110K - $192K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement advanced electrical systems for critical infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts, enhance your skills, and contribute to impactf...

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

$110K - $175K *

Join us in optimizing AI capabilities for federal agencies. You'll ensure service reliability, tackle critical issues, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance mission effectiveness while maintai...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $228K *

Drive innovation by owning system-level electrical designs for advanced semiconductor equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and performance, shaping the future of e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $99K *

Unlock your potential in structural engineering by collaborating on innovative projects for nuclear facilities. Engage with a dynamic team, apply your expertise in design and analysis, and contribute...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $99K *

Transform the future of energy through innovative structural engineering projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on design and analysis for nuclear facilities, applying your skills in mater...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex engineering solutions. Collaborate with clients and mentor staff while ensuring timely project execution and adherence to design standards acros...

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

$70K - $99K *

Unlock potential by planning and executing complex laboratory tests, analyzing data, and troubleshooting technical issues. Collaborate with customers and teams to ensure quality and compliance in a fa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $93K *

Champion the design and development of large-scale solar PV systems, creating detailed construction documents and specifications while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $115K *

Optimize product quality by leading investigations and solutions for manufacturing issues. Collaborate across engineering and production teams to ensure compliance with standards and enhance performan...

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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.