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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff Software Engineer, Reliability Engineer- Order Up (Remote)
$120K - $190K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to design and build innovative software solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance product quality and mentor junior engineers while d...
3 days ago
Director - PMO - Aviation Construction
$135K - $160K *
Lead and optimize PMO strategies for major aviation and infrastructure programs. Drive governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while mentoring a high-performing team to ensure project...
6 days ago
Infrastructure & Security Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in engineering and securing infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop robust solutions that protect sensi...
1 month ago
Quality Control Manager (Advanced Manufacturing)
$95K - $115K *
Elevate project quality by ensuring compliance with specifications and codes. Collaborate with teams to implement quality control plans, manage inspections, and foster a culture of excellence. Drive s...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $130K *
Shape the future of service contracts by managing customer relationships and ensuring compliance across North and South America. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and maintain high standards...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering outstanding technical support and case management for complex escalated issues, ensuring customer success and trust while collaborating with teams to provide timely, high...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure
$100K - $300K *
Transform the infrastructure for AI applications, enabling seamless app development, hosting, and integration. Drive innovation in a dynamic environment, impacting thousands of users with scalable, re...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets. Oversee subcontractors, inspections, and safety protocols while coordinating with project teams for timely...
Today
$85K - $165K *
Champion safety in innovative nuclear fuel recycling by evaluating hazards, developing safety documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance safety measu...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineering Manager - Order Fulfillment
$140K - $240K *
Lead the development of innovative software solutions while mentoring a talented engineering team. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance product quality and drive strategic vendor rela...
3 weeks ago
$81K - $85K *
Partner with us to enhance asset management and work planning, ensuring efficient operations and safety in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to support a leading online retailer and drive...
2 weeks ago
Energy Storage Preconstruction Project Engineer (Remote)
$72K - $90K *
Support the preconstruction team by coordinating project deliverables, ensuring profitability and schedule goals are met. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage documentation and facilitate a sm...
1 week ago
Sr Mechanical Engineer (SRM - Design) (Remote Option Available)
$95K - $129K *
Drive the design and integration of mechanical components for solid rocket motors, ensuring performance and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle, from conce...
3 weeks ago
$128K - $165K *
Lead reliability initiatives across complex systems, driving automation and observability. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational outcomes, manage incidents, and mentor engineers, ensuring comp...
2 weeks ago
$124K - $238K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead cross-functional teams in developing complex spacecraft designs, ensuring compliance, and drivi...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $200K *
Transform the security landscape by leading corporate security and compliance initiatives. Own identity infrastructure, manage vendor relationships, and ensure customer trust while implementing robust...
6 days ago
Civil Engineer (Structural Specialty)
$100K - $170K *
Champion innovative structural engineering solutions for federal facilities. Lead design, review, and oversight of construction projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while enhancing s...
1 week ago
Control System Designer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data center automation. In this role, you'll design cutting-edge control systems for critical infrastructure projects globally, collaborating with diverse team...
2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer-Heavy Equipment (Remote)
$107K - $147K *
Optimize manufacturing processes in heavy equipment production by leveraging Lean principles and advanced technologies; ensure efficiency and safety throughout the product lifecycle while collaboratin...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $100K *
Drive the design and management of high-performing cloud infrastructures, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with teams to implement automations and improve systems wh...
3 weeks ago
$175K - $215K *
Lead the charge in shaping Azure DevOps practices and architecture while mentoring a talented team. Oversee technical delivery, ensure compliance, and drive innovation within a dynamic, multi-country...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion our IT infrastructure by automating identity and device management. In this dynamic role, you'll implement innovative security measures while ensuring operational efficiency in a cutting-edge...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
HVAC Pre-Construction Specialist
$88K - $117K *
Unlock potential by leading cost estimation for product manufacturing and services. Collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency while managing project budgets and strategic planni...
1 week ago
Senior Commissioning Construction Manager I
$145K - $190K *
Lead and execute complex commissioning processes in mission-critical environments. Utilize deep technical knowledge to deliver strategic plans and mentor teams while managing multiple projects effecti...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Principal DCIM - Controls Build Quality Engineer (CBQE)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in overseeing system integrators and project management, ensuring quality and performance across all phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive standardization and risk mitigation...
2 weeks ago
What does a Maintenance Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.