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 - $166K *

Unlock potential by leading critical facility operations, ensuring peak efficiency of electrical and mechanical systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance, manage vendor relationships, an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$111K - $186K *

Join us in optimizing data center operations by ensuring peak efficiency of critical systems. Lead maintenance, manage projects, and train teams to enhance reliability and reduce costs while maintaini...

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

$96K - $166K *

Lead the charge in maintaining peak efficiency of critical data center systems. Oversee electrical, mechanical, and safety operations while providing expert guidance to teams and ensuring compliance w...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $107K *

Drive product excellence by leading engineering initiatives, performing advanced analyses, and supporting cross-functional teams to resolve complex challenges while enhancing quality and reliability o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $167K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI by developing robust MLOps pipelines and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize machine learning capabilities, enhancing data...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative civil designs for utility-scale solar and battery projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create site layouts, grading, and drainage plans, ensuring compliance and ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $130K *

Join us to oversee spacecraft flight operations, ensuring mission success through hands-on monitoring, risk assessment, and procedure development. Collaborate with a dynamic team in a fast-paced envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $91K *

Oversee and innovate engineering solutions for site development projects. Lead dynamic teams in analysis, design, and client presentations, while mentoring staff to achieve excellence and maintain reg...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to support and enhance enterprise network operations, ensuring optimal performance and security across global data environments. Collaborate with experts to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence within a dynamic Injection Molding Center of Excellence, driving process development, product launches, and continuous improvement in medical device manufactu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $166K *

Engineer and optimize critical systems in a data center to ensure peak performance and safety. Lead a team, oversee maintenance, and innovate practices while providing expert technical guidance in a f...

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

$107K - $143K *

Champion engineering excellence by providing technical support for plant utilities and facility systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and manage small engin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of operational decision tools by collaborating with data scientists and stakeholders to create reliable applications that enhance demand planning, routing, and resource allocatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by managing identity access, external testing, and compliance processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance AWS security and develop scalable policies, ensuring robust protect...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Manage and enhance manufacturing processes for liquid componentry, focusing on design, implementation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality in b...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $132K *

Lead impactful civil engineering projects, overseeing design and compliance for multi-family, retail, and industrial developments. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions that shape com...

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

$130K - $155K *

Transform customer experiences by deploying tailored solutions in their cloud. Collaborate with diverse teams to create efficient workflows, ensuring security and compliance while driving innovation a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in safe and efficient energy production, overseeing operations and personnel in a dynamic power plant environment. Drive performance, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform the deployment and monitoring of computer vision models in Azure, ensuring high performance and reliability for real-time image processing from edge cameras. Collaborate with cross-functiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to deploy and optimize computer vision models on Azure, ensuring high performance and reliability in production environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of MLOps by deploying and monitoring cutting-edge computer vision models on Azure, ensuring high performance and reliability across thousands of edge cameras in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of AI by deploying and optimizing computer vision models in Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance production environments and drive innovation...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to deploy and scale computer vision models on Azure, optimizing GPU resources and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition AI/ML experiments into high...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the deployment and monitoring of computer vision models in Azure, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize GPU resources and manage end...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the deployment and monitoring of computer vision models on Azure, optimizing performance and scalability for real-time image processing from edge cameras while collaborating with cross-functiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.