Explore Operations Engineer Jobs

Operations Engineers help organizations make processes, systems, and facilities work more efficiently and reliably. They analyze performance, identify bottlenecks, and develop practical improvements across industries such as technology, manufacturing, energy, logistics, and healthcare. Explore vetted Operations Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Operations Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer. Operations Engineers may monitor operational systems, investigate performance issues, streamline workflows, support reliability and quality programs, and coordinate improvements with engineering, production, IT, and business teams. Many roles combine technical analysis with project execution and cross-functional communication.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with process analysis, troubleshooting, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. Depending on the role, useful skills may include systems engineering, automation, reliability, quality management, capacity planning, and familiarity with relevant tools or industry standards. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is commonly requested; some positions value advanced degrees, professional certifications, or specialized industry experience.

Career Paths and Industries

Operations Engineers work in a broad range of environments, from production facilities and supply chains to cloud platforms and critical infrastructure. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineering, operations leadership, reliability, process improvement, or technical program management roles. Career paths depend on the organization, sector, and areas of expertise.

Find Operations Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then identify roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Transform data integration in modern data centers by leading a team to design and implement edge collectors, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient onboarding across multiple sites while collabo...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $285K *

Empower the Security Engineering team by leading the technical vision for platform hardening across global operations, ensuring a secure and resilient delivery network through innovative practices and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$250K - $300K *

Accelerate progress at a forward-thinking company by leading a dynamic engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence while delivering innovative product features and driving technical growth. Co...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with IT teams to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and maintain compliance wi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $122K *

Transform public infrastructure by leading engineering projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance transportation systems and utilities while providin...

Durham, NCRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $240K *

Champion innovation by building and operating secure infrastructures for federal and partner environments, ensuring seamless deployments and reliable operations across diverse cloud and on-premises pl...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a key resource in power plant consulting, focusing on generator engineering. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions while enjoying a flexible remote...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $115K *

Transform Technology operations by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and support continuous improvement across various teams and projects...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$112K - $169K *

Elevate service reliability by developing and implementing code that enhances scalability. Collaborate with teams to maintain code quality, respond to incidents, and improve operational processes in a...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $165K *

Lead the design and integration of marine electrical systems for commercial and governmental vessels. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards while managing technical responsibilities for shipboar...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower mining projects by leading instrumentation and controls engineering efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and excellence in design, a...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing infrastructure reliability and automation for large-scale game development projects, collaborating with teams to implement cloud solutions and streamline CI/CD processes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$240K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on production and infrastructure. Drive performance, foster collaboration, and deliver innovative solutions while managing diverse tec...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $175K *

Lead the charge in utility and power substation projects, leveraging your expertise to manage technical, financial, and scheduling aspects while mentoring a team and building client relationships in a...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

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

$90K - $132K *

Join a team that's redefining network infrastructure for healthcare solutions. You'll design, implement, and support advanced wired and wireless networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and optimal pe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and maintenance of SCADA applications in a dynamic Remote Operations Center, collaborating with engineers and operators to enhance monitoring and operational support for power ge...

Houston, TXRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $133K *

Engineer scalable cloud platforms by automating processes and enhancing reliability. Collaborate with teams to streamline deployments and ensure secure, resilient infrastructure that meets evolving bu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring optimal performance of critical communications systems. Leverage technical expertise to resolve issues, enhance service delivery, and drive customer satisfaction w...

Illinois, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Innovate noise control solutions for large-scale AI data centers. Lead acoustic studies, model sound propagation, and recommend effective mitigations while collaborating across engineering teams to en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate operational technology infrastructure to enhance manufacturing efficiency, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across all facilities while leading cross-functional collaboration and str...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative automated storage solutions by developing competitive proposals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure project feasibility and execution, enhancing customer satisfaction...

Romeoville, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $175K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative solar and energy storage projects. Drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape sustainable energy solutions across No...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing ingress proxy services. You'll drive security and performance improvements, owning features from design to production while collabora...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Operations Engineer do?question toggle

    An Operations Engineer improves the performance, reliability, and efficiency of an organization's processes, systems, or facilities. Typical work can include analyzing operational data, troubleshooting issues, refining workflows, and coordinating improvement projects.

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

    Requirements vary by industry. Many employers look for an engineering or related degree, technical problem-solving ability, and experience with process improvement, systems, reliability, or operations. Some roles also require specialized tools, certifications, or sector-specific knowledge.

  • Which industries hire Operations Engineers?question toggle

    Operations Engineers are employed across industries including technology, manufacturing, energy, logistics, healthcare, and infrastructure. Their focus may range from production and supply-chain performance to software systems and facility reliability.

  • How can I find Operations Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Operations Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting's compensation information, requirements, and location. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.