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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$80K - $95K *

Lead engineering support for Radiation Monitoring Systems, focusing on configuration, testing, and customer training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and drive...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of pharmacy automation by architecting autonomous robotic systems. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring safety and performance while scaling solutions for real-world patient need...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower security excellence by building and maturing our security operations. Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and engineering initiatives while fostering a strong security culture ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform observability across diverse infrastructures and applications, ensuring high-quality telemetry and cost governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance monitoring strategies and lead technical...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and continuous impro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $135K *

Take ownership of cybersecurity initiatives by supporting C4ISR security engineering and risk management activities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance system security and ensure compliance ac...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $130K *

Empower mission-critical defense initiatives by supporting cybersecurity and information systems security engineering efforts, ensuring robust security posture and compliance across C4ISR systems whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us deliver innovative engineering solutions across diverse projects. You'll lead investigations, perform analyses, and ensure compliance while collaborating with clients and teams to drive projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize traffic engineering solutions, enhancing roadway design and operations. Leverage advanced technologies and collaborate with professionals to deliver innovative transpor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $135K *

Elevate your career by applying advanced traffic engineering techniques to enhance roadway design, safety, and functionality. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for transpo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing transportation systems through advanced traffic engineering. Leverage your expertise to analyze, design, and implement innovative solutions for roadways and i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$156K - $157K *

Join our team to lead the design and maintenance of Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability. Collaborate with stakeholders and development teams to optimize processes and enhance op...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading a skilled operations team in a cutting-edge power generation facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations while driving cont...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Systems Engineering by embedding with customer-focused groups to gather insights, define needs, and develop robust requirements. Collaborate across functions t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $126K *

Join our team as you oversee quality assurance in manufacturing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Play a key role in managing quality issues, supporting new product introductions, and dr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Manage diverse highway improvement projects, ensuring quality designs and plans while collaborating with teams. Oversee budgets, schedules, and client interactions, contributing to impactful infrastru...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize plant operations and enhance asset performance by collaborating across technical and operational teams. Drive safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible production while improving effici...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by developing real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and mentor peers while tackl...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of automation solutions by engineering real-time controls and information systems across manufacturing environments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficie...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's innovating real-time automation solutions across industries. As a Systems Engineer, you'll develop and implement cutting-edge controls, mentor peers, and enhance operational efficie...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Innovate with us to develop cutting-edge automation solutions across industries. As a vital team member, you'll engineer real-time controls, enhance operational efficiency, and mentor peers while tack...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Develop real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels, utilizing diverse programming and design tools. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior engineers, and enhance operatio...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $120K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to develop innovative real-time automation solutions, leveraging advanced programming and design tools to enhance manufacturing efficiency and operational excellence...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...

Richmond, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as you manage geotechnical projects, from site investigation to design and reporting. Collaborate with senior engineers while gaining hands-on experience in seismic assessments, la...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.