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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$69K - $93K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your technical expertise to drive customer success in IoT solutions. Engage with diverse industries, providing tailored support and fostering relationships that enh...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the successful delivery of customer projects through all phases, ensuring alignment with business goals by coordinating teams and resources while managing risks and transacting key communicat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical outcomes, architecting production systems, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure operational excelle...

Florida, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $400K *

Engineer cutting-edge media and broadcast systems by transforming complex client needs into scalable solutions. Oversee architecture and integration while collaborating with teams, ensuring seamless p...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$188K - $244K *

Shape the future of AI infrastructure by leading strategic consulting initiatives, guiding executives through complex transformations, and driving value realization in cloud and data architecture for...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $255K *

Lead the charge in AI transformation by optimizing data center design and accelerating value realization. Serve as a subject-matter expert, guiding strategic implementations and mentoring teams to dri...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$216K - $280K *

Transform AI infrastructure by leading strategic consulting initiatives, guiding executives through architecture and value realization, and mentoring teams to optimize cloud integration and data archi...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$177K - $229K *

Drive impactful AI transformations by leading strategic consulting initiatives. Collaborate with executives to optimize cloud architecture and deliver value-driven solutions, while mentoring teams and...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$188K - $244K *

Shape your career as a Principal Consultant, leading AI infrastructure transformations. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor teams, and deliver executive insights to optimize data center design and enh...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $109K *

Advance the future of Building Information Modeling by leading BIM strategies, ensuring model quality, and mentoring teams. Drive innovation through technology initiatives and enhance project delivery...

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Today

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

$93K - $104K *

Deliver innovative mechanical designs for industrial systems, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality construction documents and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and s...

Oregon, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $244K *

Transform your career by leading AI infrastructure initiatives, guiding executives through strategic architecture and value realization. Leverage your expertise to optimize data center design and driv...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$182K - $195K *

Lead the charge in high-value EPC transactions for gas generation projects, driving cross-functional collaboration and strategic supplier partnerships to secure long-term value in clean energy infrast...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading high-stakes proposals for public agencies in the rail and transit sector. Drive strategy, mentor teams, and craft compelling narratives to elevate project pursuits and...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Engage with powersports dealerships to expand financing partnerships, drive sales growth, and enhance dealer relationships. Utilize market insights to develop strategic plans and support dealer onboar...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join our team as a National Support Engineer, where you will provide expert guidance and second-level support to enhance instrument performance, analyze service data, assist in customer training, and...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that excels in providing expert support for diagnostic instruments. You will resolve complex technical issues, analyze service data, and engage with teams to enhance performance and custom...

Florida, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in strategic proposal management, leading RFQ/RFP responses across divisions. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, compliant submissions while maintaining high-quality standards and support...

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1 week ago

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

$120K - $148K *

Accelerate team performance and delivery by leading software engineers, fostering development, and enhancing organizational effectiveness in a dynamic, remote environment. Drive sustainable practices...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $133K *

Lead the execution of utility right of way projects, managing scope, budget, and timelines. Drive team performance, client relationships, and adherence to regulations, ensuring project success from ki...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic sales growth and exceed revenue objectives by building relationships, engaging customers, and managing distributor networks across a multi-state territory, contributing to innovative i...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $145K *

Empower security and compliance within Microsoft cloud environments by engineering and managing robust security controls while fostering a proactive approach to risk assessment and improvement for org...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engage in impactful construction scheduling, collaborating with teams to analyze and optimize project timelines. Leverage your expertise to identify risks, enhance reporting, and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion aerial data accuracy by post-processing LiDAR and imagery. Collaborate with project leads to ensure quality deliverables and implement best practices for remote sensing projects across divers...

Lansdale, PARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   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.