Explore Reliability Engineer Jobs

Reliability engineers help organizations keep equipment, systems, and processes performing safely and consistently. They identify failure risks, analyze performance data, and develop strategies that improve uptime, extend asset life, and control maintenance costs. Explore Reliability Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where job listings are vetted and pay $100,000 or more.

What Reliability Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by industry and seniority, but often include conducting root-cause and failure-mode analyses, developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, monitoring key reliability metrics, and recommending design or process improvements. Reliability engineers may work closely with operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and engineering teams to turn technical findings into practical improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related engineering, along with experience in asset-intensive environments. Valuable capabilities include statistical analysis, reliability modeling, condition monitoring, risk assessment, and familiarity with maintenance and asset-management systems. Clear communication and cross-functional problem-solving are also important, particularly for roles that guide teams or influence investment decisions.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Reliability engineers work across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, aerospace, transportation, chemicals, technology, and healthcare. Experienced professionals may advance into senior reliability, asset-management, maintenance leadership, or engineering management positions. The best-fit opportunities depend on your technical specialty, industry experience, and preferred balance of hands-on analysis and strategic leadership.

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Search Reliability Engineer jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, then focus your search on roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$92K - $110K *

Unlock potential by enhancing equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement initiatives across steel production and environmental systems. Collaborate with teams to implement corrective act...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize reliability at a manufacturing facility by leading projects, resolving mechanical issues, and enhancing equipment performance. Collaborate with teams to ensure uptime and drive efficiency imp...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate reliability engineering by developing test plans, conducting failure analysis, and modeling data for AI-scale cable assemblies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performan...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Grow product reliability by leading engineering efforts to ensure outstanding performance and durability across all phases of development. Collaborate cross-functionally to minimize risks and enhance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product reliability through rigorous testing, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. You will ensure consistent performance under mission-critical conditions...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform electrical reliability and validation for cutting-edge AI data center products. Lead test strategy development, automate systems, and drive improvements through cross-functional collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining electrical reliability for cutting-edge AI data centers. Drive innovative test strategies, validate high-speed channels, and enhance product performance through collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency through mechanical engineering initiatives, optimizing maintenance programs, and managing capital projects to drive operational excell...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product reliability through data-driven strategies, leveraging statistical modeling and analytics to enhance performance and reduce risks across design, manufacturing, and quality teams in hig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate product reliability through data analytics and engineering expertise. Collaborate across teams to enhance cable backplane assemblies for AI and hyperscale data centers, driving actionable insi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by driving reliability and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead cross-functional teams, implement predictive maintenance strategies, and enhance op...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational excellence through reliability engineering. Lead cross-functional initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and implement predictive maintenance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Drive the development and execution of reliability strategies, ensuring product quality and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify improvement opportunities and assess reliability met...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing asset strategies through reliability engineering, focusing on loss elimination and risk management. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and prioritiz...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product reliability through proactive incident management and root cause analysis. Collaborate across functions to drive corrective actions and improve perfor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $103K *

Drive reliability initiatives to enhance material handling equipment performance, reduce maintenance costs, and foster collaboration across global teams. Utilize data-driven strategies and advanced pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing technical reliability in highly automated environments, driving maintenance excellence, and leading root cause analyses to improve equipment performance and ope...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Pioneer enhancements in equipment reliability at a manufacturing facility by leading data-driven improvements and implementing reliability action plans that minimize unplanned downtime while fostering...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion equipment reliability by developing systems and processes to enhance maintenance performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to conduct root cause analysis, drive predictive maintenance progr...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the reliability and safety of electrical and instrumentation systems. Drive proactive initiatives, support plant operations, and ensure compliance with indust...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform reliability in manufacturing by leading initiatives that enhance asset performance, drive continuous improvements, and foster collaboration across teams to maximize plant efficiency and safe...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing plant reliability and performance through innovative maintenance strategies and best practices in reliability engineering. Play a vital role in driving measur...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational performance by developing and implementing reliability strategies for critical assets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, an...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$98K - $148K *

Lead the charge in enhancing reliability and maintainability for missile defense systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop critical engineering solutions that support the Ground Weapons Syste...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance equipment reliability, drive efficiency, and implement innovative maintenance strategies. Utilize engineering best practices and cross-functional collaboration to optimi...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a reliability engineer do?question toggle

    A reliability engineer analyzes how equipment, systems, or processes fail and develops ways to prevent failures, improve uptime, extend asset life, and reduce operational risk.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for reliability engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles seek a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and relevant industry experience. Employers may also value skills in root-cause analysis, reliability modeling, maintenance strategy, data analysis, and condition monitoring.

  • Which industries hire reliability engineers?question toggle

    Reliability engineers are hired in manufacturing, energy, aerospace, transportation, chemicals, technology, healthcare, and other industries that depend on dependable equipment or systems.

  • What is the difference between a reliability engineer and a maintenance engineer?question toggle

    The roles can overlap. Maintenance engineers often focus on maintaining and repairing equipment, while reliability engineers typically emphasize analyzing failure patterns and developing longer-term strategies to prevent failures and improve performance.

  • How can I find Reliability Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Reliability Engineer listings on Ladders, where job opportunities are vetted and pay at least $100,000. Review each posting for compensation details, qualifications, and responsibilities.