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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$160K - $210K *

Design cutting-edge PCB solutions from concept to production, ensuring high-speed performance and reliability. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative electronic designs that drive techno...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $135K *

Unlock excellence in PCB design and manufacturing by leading DFM initiatives, developing complex multilayer layouts, and shaping best practices across engineering teams to enhance product performance...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Elevate PCB design excellence by leading DFM initiatives and developing high-density layouts. Collaborate across teams to ensure manufacturability and drive continuous improvement in processes and sta...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $98K *

Transform construction projects by managing processes, solving problems, and applying engineering techniques. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful site mobilization and quality assurance while...

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

$85K - $100K *

Support our power operations by optimizing electrical and I&C systems. Lead technical evaluations, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements across Coal, Gas, and Hydro plants. Collaborate on projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K *

Support technical operations by maintaining and repairing electronic systems across various aircraft, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards while utilizing advanced trouble...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$136K - $204K *

Drive technical excellence as a Lead Protection & Controls Engineer, overseeing design and implementation for high-voltage substations. Lead multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, and ensure project...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$136K - $204K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power delivery by leading protection and control engineering for high-voltage substations. Drive project success through technical leadership, client engagemen...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$101K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing plant equipment. Collaborate with engineers and operations to troubleshoot mechanical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in a dynamic en...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by collaborating with managers and teams to ensure all project aspects—like invoicing, subcontractor management, and scheduling—are efficiently executed, enhancing overall projec...

4 weeks ago

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

$102K - $110K *

Empower quality excellence by enhancing management systems, driving improvements, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure compliance, ultimately boosting product quality and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives to drive product excellence and efficiency in manufacturing processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality systems and ensure su...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of concrete products, ensuring compliance with industry standards while enhancing performance and cost-efficiency through collaboration and continuous imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $130K *

Deliver exceptional field service engineering by conducting thorough inspections, analyzing performance data, and solving mechanical issues in boiler and HRSG systems while promoting company services...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate customer satisfaction as a Remote Application Engineer, providing essential product expertise and support throughout the sales cycle. Collaborate with sales and marketing teams while leadin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $125K *

Develop and implement maintenance strategies, leading a team to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency. Oversee key projects for upgrades and improvements, fostering a culture of collaboration an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $105K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by leveraging engineering expertise and analytical skills. Collaborate across teams to enhance productivity, quality, and safety, driving continuous improvement and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of power electronics by designing and developing innovative power supply systems. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product efficiency and lead projects f...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Engineer solutions for high power residential inverters, overseeing mechanical design and collaboration to resolve design challenges and ensure product integrity, contributing to a modernized, efficie...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a Mechanical Engineer II, designing and developing innovative spaceflight bioinstrumentation hardware. Collaborate with a dynamic team to prototype, analyze, and refine cutting...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Manage the lifecycle of manufacturing data by creating and updating part records in the MPM Link/Windchill system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and compliance while...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Unlock the potential of manufacturing data as you drive the lifecycle of part records, ensuring accuracy and compliance across cross-functional teams. Your expertise will enhance assembly processes an...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $134K *

Drive the lifecycle of manufacturing data by managing part creation, updating assembly bills, and ensuring compliance within the MPM Link/Windchill system, collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $121K *

Join a team that's driving the lifecycle of manufacturing data, managing new part creations, and ensuring data integrity across cross-functional teams. Your expertise will enhance assembly bill of mat...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $151K *

Champion the lifecycle of manufacturing data by collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and update part records in the MPM Link/Windchill system, ensuring data integrity and compliance thr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.