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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$110K - $130K *

Inspire innovation in energy storage by enhancing our electrode manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in production. Join a cross-disciplinary team dedicated to sustainable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving product excellence through technical problem-solving and continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve customer quality issues and enhance pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $122K *

Join a dynamic team in a hands-on industrial engineering role, where you'll engage in process improvement, capacity planning, and quality initiatives in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of advanced vacuum deposition tools in a cutting-edge solar fab. Drive efficiency and reliability through hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and collaboration, ensuring optimal perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$76K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing innovative firmware for metering devices, enhancing product functionality, and providing technical support while adhering to core values and sa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of experimental hardware by designing and implementing electrical systems that integrate sensors, actuators, and software for innovative medical devices in a dynamic startup envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by bridging sales and engineering as a key technical resource. You'll scope, quote, and support customer needs for low and medium-voltage switchgear solutions, ensuring alignment w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Lead the innovation in manufacturing processes for advanced HTS magnet production, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance design and manufacturin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career in water resources management, leading projects and teams. Engage in design, analysis, and communication with clients, while ensuring quality standards and safety in challenging...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Lead investigations, design plans, and ensure compliance while collaborating with clients and teams to d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering engineering and consulting services across diverse projects. Oversee investigations, analyses, and design while ensuring compliance and quality standards. Collaborate wit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform projects by providing engineering expertise and consulting services, ensuring compliance with standards, and guiding teams through various tasks. Collaborate with clients and peers while man...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $192K *

Join our dynamic team to develop innovative semiconductor processes that enhance efficiency and yield. Collaborate on cutting-edge technology while making significant contributions to product developm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $168K *

Advance your career by leading the technical architecture and integration of innovative avionics display systems, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the full lifecycle of aerospace subsystems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career as you design, prototype, and deploy innovative electronics, solving challenges across PCB design and system integration, advancing hardware products from concept to production with...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform the development of innovative pump consumables through research and design. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable products from concept to launch, addressing technical...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of solar technology by ensuring optimal performance of wet chemical tools. You'll lead hands-on engineering efforts to maintain and enhance equipment reliability in a fast-paced, high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$137K - $237K *

Tackle complex electrical power engineering challenges to enhance refinery operations. Collaborate with a skilled team to design, install, and maintain critical systems, ensuring safety and reliabilit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate innovation in materials engineering by developing and qualifying reactor materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive tests and optimize processes ensuring safety and performanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading cross-functional teams to integrate electrical, mechanical, and software systems. Drive user needs and requirements, manage risks, and ensure compliance to deliver impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Join us to lead the engineering delivery for a major hydroelectric dam upgrade, overseeing electrical, controls, and HVAC systems across multiple structures. Manage subcontractors and ensure seamless...

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

$85K - $100K *

Engineer innovative aerospace components by translating requirements into qualified designs. Collaborate with teams to create detailed CAD models and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of banking technology by designing and building scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver hig...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team to design and maintain scalable full-stack features for a core banking platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while embracing AI-ass...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $147K *

Lead the charge in coordinating engineering projects, ensuring timely drawing releases and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams to support program success and operational efficiency...

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  •   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.