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 *

Drive geotechnical projects from inception to completion, focusing on seismic assessments, land development, and infrastructure. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance your skills and lead proje...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$109K - $133K *

Lead the charge in managing and optimizing enterprise virtualized infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Shape system engineering initiatives by managing requirements, leading technical documentation, and enhancing system architecture through agile methodologies, ensuring successful compliance with defen...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing secure, scalable network infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security while driving project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, scalable network solutions. Leverage your expertise in networking technologies to enhance performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-fun...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Oversee automation of operational activities, enhance engineering productivity, and maintain infrastructure performance. Address incidents and optimize security, scalability, and availability through...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$94K - $110K *

Champion plant engineering excellence by leading maintenance operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and integration of complex systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technical requirements throughout their lifecycle. Collaborate with teams to enhance solution...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to support systems from concept through deployment, ensuring operational requirements are met. Collaborate with teams to define technical needs and enhance system performance throughout...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful site development and municipal projects, mentoring engineers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance civil engineering services within the Tampa Bay region...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers while shaping community development across Alabama and the Gulf Coast...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$192K - $237K *

Shape the future of digital experiences by leading engineering teams to innovate scalable applications and backend services. Collaborate across functions to enhance system performance and drive archit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $140K *

Innovate in the design and development of U.S. Navy Navigation Systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Lead hybrid system integration from concept to deployment while collaborating with cross-fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Transform production processes by leading engineering change implementations, ensuring seamless transitions from design to manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and quality in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading daily activities at the slag grinding plant, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate with teams to enhance production, minimize downtime, and develop empl...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Execute comprehensive test and evaluation strategies to assess system performance and operational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with acquisition plans and government standards. Collaborate across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $135K *

Advance your career by supporting critical data center operations, providing real-time maintenance and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems, while working in a fast-paced, team-oriente...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$89K - $166K *

Lead the charge in optimizing fleet operations and vehicle software activities. Oversee troubleshooting, quality investigations, and software deployments while driving continuous improvement and ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $157K *

Transform engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance performance in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure and efficient software delivery across environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in secure enterprise application delivery by designing, automating, and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines and Linux environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $92K *

Drive project success as a Field Engineer, overseeing compliance with engineering standards and ensuring timely resource availability while managing project performance and quality assurance throughou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and executing rail projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and strengthen client relationships while managing project delivery...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

Lead and manage rail projects from design to completion, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with teams and clients, while mentoring junior staff and enhancing project delivery across multipl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical solutions and mentoring teams. Drive innovation in Hazardous Energy Control and electrical safety while collaborating across disciplines to enhance operat...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.