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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$110K - $130K *
Elevate quality assurance processes by analyzing data, managing customer complaints, and guiding teams in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold high standards in m...
1 week ago
Sr. Quality Assurance & Reliability Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Take ownership of quality assurance and reliability processes, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in safety-critical aviation technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
Reposted 1 month ago
Staff Reliability Engineer - Veza
$131K - $230K *
Lead the charge in architecting scalable solutions and driving innovation across critical infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reliability and deliver results in a fas...
3 days ago
Staff Reliability Engineer - Veza
$131K - $230K *
Shape the future of infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects, architecting scalable solutions, and driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Elevate technica...
3 days ago
Systems Reliability Engineer II
$88K - $175K *
Optimize customer experiences by independently resolving complex infrastructure issues, managing priorities, and enhancing team capabilities. Collaborate effectively to ensure reliability and continuo...
1 week ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
$85K - $100K *
Lead the charge in optimizing processes through innovative data-driven solutions. Collaborate across teams to implement and enhance operational standards that prioritize safety, quality, and efficienc...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Reliability and Maintenance Engineering Manager - Manufacturing
$100K - $120K *
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance Teams to enhance equipment reliability and asset performance, ensuring operational excellence and supporting growth initiatives in a collaborative en...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability into the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance...
1 week ago
Principal Reliability Operations Engineer
$230K - $267K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. Lead incident management, collaborate on technical challenges, and mentor junior engineers while driving continuous improv...
1 week ago
Electronics Reliability Engineering Manager
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by managing reliability teams, enhancing maintenance strategies, and driving productivity improvements in electronics facilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and sup...
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$80K - $95K *
Take ownership of quality assurance processes, managing audits and corrective actions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product compliance and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Qu...
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$163K - $214K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of reliability engineering by leading complex investigations and developing strategies for advanced semiconductor technologies. Drive initiatives that enhance pro...
4 weeks ago
Build Reliability Engineer - Avionics
$112K - $195K *
Shape the future of flight avionics reliability by leading cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and performance across the product lifecycle. Drive innovative solutions and ensure readin...
1 week ago
Engineer - Electrical Reliability HSM
$80K - $95K *
The Electrical Reliability Engineer will provide engineering support through reliability processes within highly automated business units at ArcelorMittal Calvert. The role involves analyzing equipmen...
Reposted 4 days ago
Senior Engineering Quality Leader
$110K - $130K *
Champion engineering quality by leading strategy and governance to ensure designs meet customer and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration for optimal...
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Sr Manager, Quality & Reliability Engineering
$123K - $229K *
Elevate product development by leading design quality and reliability initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams to establish best practices, ensuring consistency and agility in new product intro...
2 weeks ago
Sr Manager, Quality & Reliability Engineering
$123K - $229K *
Pioneer innovative engineering practices to enhance design quality and reliability. Lead cross-functional teams in establishing standards and methodologies that ensure product readiness and drive cont...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Inspire quality excellence by maintaining quality systems, conducting audits, and leading problem-solving initiatives in a dynamic metals manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure co...
1 week ago
Quality Engineer - Medical Device
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of quality assurance in medical devices by leveraging your expertise in regulatory standards, risk management, and quality systems to ensure compliance and enhance product safety...
2 days ago
Senior Process Quality Engineer - Electrical
$95K - $115K *
Optimize electrical product quality by enhancing processes, collaborating with teams, and implementing effective controls to ensure compliance with specifications and standards throughout manufacturin...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Engineer reliability solutions to enhance operational efficiency, manage risks, and support maintenance activities, ensuring asset performance and compliance across plant operations for optimal produc...
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$90K - $110K *
Optimize plant efficiency and reliability by managing maintenance activities and asset risks. Lead the mechanical integrity program while developing engineering solutions for operational challenges to...
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$138K - $155K *
Transform the reliability architecture of complex medical devices by leading cross-functional teams, executing reliability programs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout the prod...
4 days ago
Senior Data Analyst, Reliability Assessment
$95K - $115K *
Champion data-driven insights to enhance reliability assessments of North America's bulk power system. Collaborate with teams to analyze energy data, identify risks, and support the development of cri...
2 weeks ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Shape continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing, enhancing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean principles and drive operational excel...
1 week ago
What does a reliability engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.