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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$96K - $150K *

Elevate federal agency operations by automating complex workflows and scaling cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure resilient, secure, and optimized environments, driving mission-crit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in an impactful role owning production systems that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate directly with founders and engineers to deliver functional software solutions, driving improvements...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $126K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in custom engineering projects. Lead cross-functional initiatives, engage with customers, and ensure project success while enhancing your skills in a dynamic envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $126K *

Join a team that's driving custom engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance solutions and support growth in a dynamic environm...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance systems operations and support infrastructure modernization. Leverage your technical skills to resolve escalated issues, maintain server health, and contribute to a coll...

3 days ago

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

$105K - $150K *

Lead the charge in roadway engineering by designing and delivering innovative transportation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure while ensuring quality and com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Drive impactful roadway design projects across Arizona, enhancing transportation systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while advancing your ca...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Drive impactful roadway design projects across Arizona, enhancing your engineering expertise while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role offers opportunities for leadership and profess...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction through expert support in quoting, sourcing, and delivering solutions. Collaborate across departments to streamline processes and ensure...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $234K *

Advance engineering management principles within a dynamic PMO, collaborating with stakeholders to define and track project requirements for a global network initiative, ensuring effective communicati...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $190K *

Champion construction management excellence by overseeing municipal projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality infrastructure solutions a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $105K *

Oversee critical field construction for mining processes, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in mechanical, piping, and infrastructure installations. Lead teams, coordinate with contractors, and...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering by leading complex projects, defining requirements, and driving innovative solutions while collaborating with customers and guiding junior engineers t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $250K *

Take ownership of deploying and optimizing production systems across multiple environments. Leverage your full-stack engineering skills to enhance containerized applications and ensure system reliabil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at an innovative tech firm by leading projects that enhance operational efficiency. Engage with customers, streamline communication, and drive project planning to ensure optimal ex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $125K *

Engineer projects for manufacturing, integrating design, budgets, feasibility, and collaboration. Manage timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance while enhancing productivity an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$87K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction activities, ensuring safety and quality in process installations across mining facilities. Collaborate with contractors and project teams to manage schedule...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex software engineering projects, collaborating with analysts to design and implement technical solutions that align with business strategies while ensuring quality and compliance with archi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$97K - $143K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in metering and monitoring solutions. Leverage your engineering expertise to support product lifecycle management, enhance customer engagement, and collaborate ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you manage and enhance the reliability, security, and performance of a dynamic production environment, ensuring seamless operations and infrastructure modernization in a colla...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$106K - $156K *

Advance the future of mining engineering by leading project teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering innovative solutions that meet client needs while managing budgets and schedules effective...

Yellowknife, NTIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Drive project success by leading engineering teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering high-quality solutions in mining and heavy industry. Collaborate with clients and manage project executio...

Iqaluit, NUIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing project teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering innovative solutions for mining projects while collaborating closely with clients and st...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$106K - $156K *

Lead engineering initiatives in mining projects, ensuring safety compliance and effective team management while delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Collaborate with clients and...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead engineering projects in mining, ensuring safety compliance and effective design. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality solutions, manage budgets, and interface with clients while driving inno...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.