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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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
$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
$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
$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
$72K - $134K *
Transform the manufacturing data lifecycle as an Engineering Planner, managing new part creations and assembly updates within the MPM Link/Windchill system while ensuring data integrity across cross-f...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in innovative electronic control design, development, and troubleshooting of advanced monitoring systems for powered equipment applications, ensuring functional safety and compliance with indus...
Reposted 5 days ago
Application Engineer - Virtual Extender
$95K - $115K *
Innovate your career by developing cutting-edge virtual embedded control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and validate virtual electronic control units, enhancing automotive...
4 days ago
Application Engineer - Virtual Extender
$88K - $105K *
Develop innovative virtual embedded control systems, collaborating cross-functionally to create and validate real-time virtual electronic control units, enhancing integration and performance in automo...
4 days ago
Application Engineer - Virtual Extender
$88K - $105K *
Drive the development of virtual embedded control systems, collaborating cross-functionally to create and validate virtual electronic control units (VECUs) for enhanced automotive applications and int...
5 days ago
Hardware Engineer - Opto-Electronics
$85K - $100K *
Collaborate to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-speed electrical design, focusing on optical interconnect products for data centers. Drive compliance, project planning, and technical documentati...
3 weeks ago
Process Engineer (pre-FEED/FEED)
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading heavy oil projects, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Gain hands-on experience in fabrication while developing client relationships and e...
1 week ago
$96K - $128K *
Lead the charge in innovative research for medium- and high-voltage power systems, driving projects from concept to proof of concept. Collaborate with teams and mentor engineers to translate cutting-e...
Yesterday
$88K - $105K *
Contribute to the design and development of ruggedized electronics for mission-critical defense and aerospace systems. Drive hardware design lifecycle from concept through testing, ensuring adherence...
4 weeks ago
$60K - $110K *
Unlock your potential by driving mechanical design and process innovation within a collaborative team. This role encompasses end-to-end product development, from concept through manufacturing, ensurin...
4 weeks ago
Project Engineer (Engineering & Construction) - Data Center
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing building systems through innovative engineering solutions. Support project lifecycles from design to execution, ensuring quality and efficiency in electrical...
4 days ago
$130K - $155K *
Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading strategic projects, fostering client relationships, and driving team growth. Leverage your expertise to innovate and elevate engineering practices...
5 days ago
Electrical Instrumentation Engineer
$92K - $110K *
Unlock potential by managing instrumentation and electrical projects for turbomachinery, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to design and optimize control sys...
Reposted 1 week ago
Engineering Manager - Piston and Power Supply
$110K - $130K *
Optimize engineering processes by leading teams in the development of innovative aviation ignition systems and airframe products, ensuring superior customer support and compliance with FAA standards...
2 weeks ago
Power Electronics Design Release Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in power electronics design for next-gen vehicles, overseeing components from design to delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure high-quality, efficient production and manage...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform complex designs into reliable manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams on the production floor. Drive improvements in tooling, process controls, and assembly meth...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's transforming complex designs into reliable manufacturing processes. Collaborate closely with engineers and production staff to enhance tooling, solve challenges, and ensure quality...
Yesterday
$130K - $155K *
Shape the future of electrical engineering by leading strategic projects, fostering client relationships, and driving team growth in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in the A...
5 days ago
Process Electrical & Instrumentation Lead
$80K - $95K *
Drive electrical and instrumentation maintenance, ensuring safe execution of tasks while mentoring staff and managing projects within budget and timelines. Collaborate with teams to enhance training a...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance of electrical systems in manufacturing. Oversee inspections, develop test procedures, and manage documentation while adhering to ind...
Yesterday
Electrical Engineer, Site Solutions
$95K - $115K *
Unlock your potential as you lead the development and validation of standardized electrical solutions for innovative fuel cell power systems, ensuring compliance and performance excellence in a dynami...
2 weeks ago
What does an equipment engineer do?
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?
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?
Equipment engineers work in industries such as manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and technology, among others.
What skills are important for equipment engineers?
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?
Ladders specializes in vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and role; check individual listings for details.