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 *

Join us in optimizing manufacturing systems by developing engineering standards and enhancing production processes. Collaborate on facility design and lead projects to improve efficiency and quality a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Advance manufacturing excellence by optimizing interconnected systems. Collaborate on engineering standards, facility design, and production processes to enhance efficiency and quality in a dynamic en...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee project execution, ensuring quality control, safety compliance, and resource management. Collaborate with field leadership to drive successful project completion and opt...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of experimental hardware by designing and implementing electrical systems that integrate sensors, actuators, and software for innovative medical devices in a dynamic startup envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you oversee construction at an advanced mining project, ensuring adherence to design, safety, and quality standards while driving collaboration and compliance across multiple...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance plant operations through innovative engineering solutions, overseeing maintenance and capital projects while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced man...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $165K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a team to customize electrical utility products, ensuring safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction while managing projects from order to manufacturing rel...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Champion innovative data solutions by automating processes and enhancing analytics for law enforcement initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to streamline workflows and deliver impactful insight...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing law enforcement efficiency through innovative data automation and analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline processes and deliver actionable insi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $110K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data automation and analytics. Drive efficiency in law enforcement initiatives through innovative solutions and real-time metrics, suppor...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K *

Elevate your career as an Industrial Electrician, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational efficiency and...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$73K - $95K *

Contribute to project success by managing technical aspects of construction, including document control, RFI processing, and quality assurance, while collaborating with project teams to ensure timely...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and innovate as an Electrical Engineer, driving project success through collaboration, technical excellence, and client engagement. Contribute to diverse engineering projects while fostering team...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in juice processing and packaging. Lead engineering projects to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability while collaborating across departments to ensure s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$250K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team dedicated to deploying and automating large-scale GPU clusters. Enhance stability through CI/CD practices while supporting rapid deployment across AI Cloud infrastructures in a fas...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $300K *

Champion the automation of deployment and integration testing for large-scale GPU clusters, ensuring the stability of the CI/CD infrastructure across our rapidly growing AI Cloud ecosystem, supporting...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead complex water/wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Utilize your engineering expertise to manage project lifecycles, mentor junior staff, and drive business gro...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming concepts into buildable systems by leveraging your expertise in applications engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver precise layouts, cost-effec...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver successful capital projects by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, scopes, and schedules while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction in a dynamic manufacturing environ...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing software solutions that enhance manufacturing operations, ensuring system performance and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams for c...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving innovative electrical equipment designs from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and quality while managing projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join our team as you implement change requests and troubleshoot connectivity issues. You'll work with advanced networking technologies, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction while par...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage the lifecycle of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, enhancing reliability and performance. Lead troubleshooting efforts, support continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical gu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize generation projects by leading mechanical and process improvements, ensuring safety and reliability while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate with teams to enhance plant operations an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion the future of electronics manufacturing by enhancing processes, providing technical support, and driving continuous improvement in PCB assembly production. Collaborate with teams to solve cha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.