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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$66K - $106K *

Shape the future by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze and document system requirements, ensuring clarity and consistency across products while enhancing functionality and user experience in a...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence by managing maintenance and field service projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical contributor, leading infrastructure design and implementation. Drive strategic decisions, mentor junior engineers, and enhance system performance in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $220K *

Champion the evolution of scalable infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment, collaborating with engineering teams to enhance reliability and performance for AI-driven healthcare solutions...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $159K *

Make your mark at the forefront of innovation as a Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing proposal development, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring successful project execu...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll engage customers, translate their needs into effective proposals, and collaborate on innovative solutions to drive success in the broadband service industry, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance decision-making and support EHRM initiatives. Drive program management, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and contribute to strategic communications while ensuring effe...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading impactful engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence while leveraging advanced AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape sustainable built envi...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform client operations by leading teams, optimizing processes, and enhancing service delivery. Drive business results through strategic project management and data analytics while fostering a cul...

Texas, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $243K *

Join a team that's driving sustainment transformation and adoption across programs. As a Project Engineer Staff, you'll lead initiatives, coordinate projects, and enhance processes to ensure successfu...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze solar PV energy yield assessments for utility-scale projects. Lead performance modeling and mentor engineers while expanding expertise across various renewable energy te...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and integration of advanced electrical control systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance efficiency and mentor junior members while ensuring proj...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading research on electric and magnetic fields (EMF) and RF exposure. Collaborate with utilities and stakeholders to develop solutions and technical guidance for emerging en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Transform enterprise software deployment by leveraging DevSecOps principles and cloud technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to modernize legacy systems and enhance application lifecycle man...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by designing CI/CD pipelines and automating processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance development efficiency while ensuring system compliance and security across AWS and Azure...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of technology as a senior technical leader, driving complex initiatives and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$79K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative municipal engineering solutions. You'll manage complex projects, oversee data analysis, and provide technical support while collaborating with int...

Durham, NCRemote

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

$84K - $87K *

Join us as a Data Operations Engineer, where you'll develop and manage data systems for healthcare claims processing. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines whil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $170K *

Transform the future of EV charging by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deli...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower creativity by transforming ambitious concepts into innovative digital experiences. Collaborate with designers and engineers to prototype and build interactive projects, leveraging your technic...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $210K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing Elastic Stack environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and reliability while driving innovation in cloud an...

Fort Belvoir, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead innovative cloud solutions by architecting and managing robust platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges in AWS and Azure, enhancing your skills while driving impact...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $112K *

Lead the charge in optimizing network capacity and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure best-in-class service delivery while managing projects and driving strategic in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$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...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $140K *

Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems, driving architecture evolution and incident response. Collaborate with a skilled team across AWS and Azure, ensuring security and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

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.