Maintenance Engineer Jobs

Discover Maintenance Engineer opportunities with employers seeking experienced professionals to keep equipment, facilities, and production systems safe, reliable, and efficient. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior engineering and leadership positions for qualified candidates.

What Does a Maintenance Engineer Do?

Maintenance Engineers develop and improve maintenance programs that help prevent failures and extend the life of critical assets. Their work may include analyzing equipment performance, planning preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting complex issues, coordinating repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety and operating standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for a degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline, along with experience in manufacturing, facilities, energy, or another asset-intensive industry. Valuable capabilities include reliability engineering, root-cause analysis, condition monitoring, maintenance planning, project management, and familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). Requirements vary by employer and role.

Career Paths and Opportunities

Maintenance Engineers can advance into senior engineering, reliability, maintenance management, plant operations, or facilities leadership roles. Opportunities span industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, data centers, utilities, transportation, and energy. Explore current listings to find positions aligned with your experience, specialization, and career goals.

Find Maintenance Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Use filters to focus your search by location, industry, and experience level, and review each listing for details about responsibilities and qualifications.

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$83K *

Join us to support the EVA Remote Observation Camera project by providing design, testing, and verification expertise. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot hardware and ensure project success in a d...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise mechanical cost estimates, evaluating project risks, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project execution while mentori...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

As a Systems Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in material handling systems to develop functional layouts that meet client processing goals. You will collaborate with the Sales and Pre-Contra...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $215K *

Drive innovative systems engineering processes to enhance design, integration, and management of complex nuclear systems. Ensure cohesive functionality and project compliance by leading teams and appl...

Rockville, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive logistics innovation by optimizing end-to-end processes for large-scale data centers. Leverage engineering expertise to enhance efficiency, safety, and scalability in warehouse operations and ma...

Arizona, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to drive innovation and lead the transformation of complex systems into scalable, API-first solutions. As an Engineering Manager, you'll foster growth among engineers, ensuring qua...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop critical enterprise software applications, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced environment for mission success...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative electrical engineering solutions for complex industrial projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams from concept to construction, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while fostering b...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale engineering projects by overseeing design tasks, ensuring compliance, and mentoring team members. Collaborate with project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $93K *

Advance innovation by installing and testing autonomous vehicle systems, ensuring optimal performance through troubleshooting and collaboration. Engage with customers and travel extensively to deliver...

Chalfont, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform operations by leading a dedicated team to optimize manufacturing systems, ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability while fostering growth and competitive advantage in a dynamic environm...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a resourceful sales expert driving mechanical construction growth. Cultivate invaluable relationships, educate clients, and elevate our market presence through innovative solu...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a skilled team dedicated to driving growth in the mechanical construction sector. As a key player, you'll leverage technical expertise and market insight to build lasting relationships and expand...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $383K *

Join us to lead the contracts function in a dynamic Federal contracting environment. Oversee a team of 20+ professionals, develop strategies, and negotiate complex contracts while fostering strong rel...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

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

$139K - $174K *

Engineer impactful electrical systems by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate to foster innovation and quality in complex building designs, d...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Solar Electrician, where you'll lead maintenance and troubleshooting efforts for solar and energy systems, ensuring optimal performance while mentoring junior technicians and...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Leverage your expertise in electrical systems and energy management to ensure optimal performance and safe...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by architecting and enhancing next-gen research platforms, driving automation and reliability to provide researchers with cutting-edge tools. Collaborate in a dynamic environment brid...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of renewable energy by leading 3D design for utility-scale battery and solar projects. Collaborate with engineers, mentor designers, and ensure project success through innovative...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies and processes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance business solutions through r...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Elevate team performance and delivery by leading a technical group, setting clear expectations, providing mentorship, and managing project needs while ensuring quality and employee development in a dy...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $104K *

Lead engineering operations for county road, bridge, and park projects. Oversee planning, design, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with standards while managing department objectives and relations...

Milaca, MNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $182K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier performance and quality for electronic components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with...

Washington, DCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Maintenance Engineer do?question toggle

    A Maintenance Engineer helps keep equipment and facilities safe and dependable by developing maintenance strategies, analyzing failures, coordinating repairs, and improving asset performance.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Maintenance Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles seek a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and relevant industry experience. Employers may also value expertise in preventive maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, safety, and CMMS tools; requirements differ by position.

  • Where do Maintenance Engineers work?question toggle

    Maintenance Engineers work across manufacturing, energy, utilities, pharmaceuticals, data centers, transportation, and facilities operations, among other industries.

  • What career paths can follow a Maintenance Engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced professionals may move into senior or reliability engineering, maintenance management, plant operations, or facilities leadership, depending on their skills and industry.

  • How can I find higher-paying Maintenance Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional job listings paying $100,000 or more, and use available filters to narrow opportunities by location, industry, and experience level.