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.

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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 *

Transform the future of maintenance operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing team performance, and driving continuous improvement to meet production and safety goals in a dynamic manufac...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $103K *

Optimize production processes by designing and developing equipment, providing technical support, and collaborating with teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $85K *

Contribute to our maintenance team by providing engineering and technical support for plant operations, ensuring efficient equipment usage, managing projects, and enhancing maintenance processes for a...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $125K *

Develop and implement maintenance strategies, leading a team to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency. Oversee key projects for upgrades and improvements, fostering a culture of collaboration an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing electrical and maintenance operations! Utilize your skills in installation, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in a safe manufacturing environm...

Egmont, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$79K - $129K *

Lead innovative R&D projects in automotive systems, managing resources and timelines while driving continuous improvement and collaboration across teams to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K *

Optimize electrical systems by inspecting, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment. Collaborate with production teams to ensure operational efficiency and safety. Advance your skills in a dynamic e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $87K *

Unlock potential by ensuring optimal performance of machinery through proactive maintenance and repairs. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and maintain safety standar...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Lead maintenance operations in a heavy industrial setting, focusing on mechanical systems and equipment reliability. Supervise a skilled team to enhance production uptime and drive operational excelle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the nuclear maintenance team by managing mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation operations. Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with safety and performance standards while sup...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $105K *

Join us to lead innovative maintenance strategies that enhance rail system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technologies, ensuring operational continuity...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional field service support for imaging equipment. This role involves extensive travel, advanced troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure top-tier...

South Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming construction projects through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful execution of infrastructure init...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative Coolant Distribution Units for AI and data centers, overseeing the full product lifecycle from concept to production while applying expertise in thermal systems...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $129K *

Tackle manufacturing challenges by optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement. Leverage your engineering expertise to enhance productivity, ensure quality, and support new product develop...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Elevate maintenance operations by supervising daily activities, leading a skilled workforce, and driving reliability initiatives to enhance equipment performance and safety in a dynamic industrial env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Join a team that drives innovation in renewable natural gas engineering. Contribute to improving the safety, reliability, and profitability of RNG facilities while supporting operational excellence th...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading the maintenance departments, ensuring safety compliance, effective resource allocation, and minimizing downtime while fostering team engagement and delivering o...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $111K *

Champion maintenance excellence by overseeing operations, leading technicians, and ensuring equipment reliability while adhering to safety and quality standards. Drive efficiency through preventive ma...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of turbine technology by providing expert technical support and driving quality improvements in service operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by overseeing maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with engineers to enhance asset performance. Drive timely job completion and support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $87K *

Elevate your career by maintaining and optimizing production equipment in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure operational efficiency and uphold safety stan...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$68K - $91K *

Lead operations and maintenance teams to enhance performance and safety standards while managing the baggage handling systems. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance with safety pol...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career in offshore instrumentation by maintaining crucial control systems, ensuring safety and efficiency on the Terra Nova FPSO. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance equipment reli...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$119K - $137K *

Engage in advanced technical maintenance and support for distribution center systems, covering automation, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC functions, ensuring seamless operations and facility upkeep...

Reposted 2 weeks 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.