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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$80K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to a hands-on technical engineering role that tackles real-world system issues, builds new solutions, and collaborates across teams to enhance application performance and operatio...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform critical power systems by overseeing installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of backup generators in data centers, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and optimal uptime for mission-c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $280K *

Help us ensure effective earned-value management and procurement processes by overseeing supplier relationships, coordinating with program teams, and driving data analysis to align project objectives...

Three Mile Bay, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Lead the Remote Sensing Department, delivering strategic and operational excellence by managing resources, optimizing processes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes in collaboration with various techni...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform the remote sensing landscape by leading operations, overseeing projects, and driving innovation. Shape staff development and ensure high-quality deliverables through strategic resource manag...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that leads the Remote Sensing Department, driving operations, technology, and quality systems to deliver innovative geospatial projects while mentoring a diverse team and ensuring successf...

West Palm Beach, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $200K *

Deliver strategic leadership in remote sensing operations, ensuring optimal project delivery and resource management while overseeing a multidisciplinary team to enhance operational performance and te...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Innovate and lead the Remote Sensing Department, driving operational excellence and technical delivery across complex projects while mentoring a team of experts to ensure cutting-edge quality in geosp...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $111K *

Optimize solar operations by inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining commercial solar facilities. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure safety and efficiency while training apprentices and do...

Illinois, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving regional sales growth by building strong customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities while collaborating with internal teams to exceed goals and contri...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $140K *

Engage as a technical expert driving conformity assessments for product safety, quality, and performance in complex projects, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across teams and labs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Explore a pivotal role in designing high-voltage transmission lines, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Collaborate with clients and lead design activities to deliver...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $108K *

Engage with multidisciplinary teams to analyze and design structural systems for industrial projects. Utilize your engineering expertise to develop concepts, perform calculations, and ensure design co...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $149K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding our IT environment by managing security incidents, collaborating across teams, and enhancing our incident response capabilities to ensure compliance and protection agai...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $261K *

Join a team that's redefining autonomy in robotics. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll develop cutting-edge C++ software for motion planning and controls, collaborating with experts to enhance safe...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional technical support for hydraulic systems. In this customer-facing role, you'll troubleshoot, manage claims, and collaborate with internal teams to...

Davenport, IARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety standards across multiple construction projects. Collaborate with field teams to ensure compliance and improve practices, making safety a priority and fostering a c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by owning AWS cloud operations, enhancing reliability, performance, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and operation...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Empower our team to build innovative security and governance solutions, shaping access management for both human and agent users. Lead a small, dynamic group as we define architectural foundations and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $110K *

Optimize project execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with defense industry standards. Drive strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency...

Fairfax, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Engineer transformative solutions by integrating cutting-edge APIs into enterprise systems. Collaborate closely with clients to deploy production software efficiently while leveraging modern AI tools...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$108K - $145K *

Drive your career forward by leading thorough project cost estimates. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop impactful strategies in a supportive environment, while honing your skills to tackle com...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$131K - $180K *

Drive customer satisfaction as an Escalation Manager, overseeing technical support for high-value accounts. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues, advocate for clients, and enhance service delivery...

Ontario, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$106K - $198K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of data and technology, transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative data solutions that...

Georgia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $178K *

Champion project success by managing major initiatives across regions, leveraging Salesforce for seamless collaboration, and driving growth through strategic partnerships with key accounts and local r...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.