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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$150K - $175K *

Shape the cloud infrastructure landscape by ensuring security, scalability, and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers to build resilient systems and drive best practices, enabling smooth deployment a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $150K *

Support and enhance clinical data pipelines across multiple client environments, ensuring reliable application delivery and operational excellence. Collaborate with DataOps to manage infrastructure, m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

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Boston, MARemote

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

$119K - $150K *

Advance your career by driving enterprise sales within civil engineering firms. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows, secure contracts, and deliver impactful solutions, all while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$238K - $365K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $142K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join us to lead field operations on government and infrastructure projects nationwide. Oversee construction activities, manage subcontractors, ensure safety compliance, and drive quality control for s...

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

$225K - $265K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$71K - $113K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $158K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $118K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $350K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 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.