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.
Infra Quality Engineer, (Infrastructure Reliability & Quality Engineer)
$116K - $160K *
Elevate your career by ensuring top-tier quality in infrastructure equipment. Collaborate with engineering and procurement teams to drive supplier quality improvements and enhance operational excellen...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by serving as the technical authority in reliability engineering, driving design validation and influencing product release decisions through rigorous analysis and strategic planning...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate quality standards by leading engineering initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and boost customer satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement and mentor tea...
1 week ago
$230K - $310K *
Transform our backend platform by enhancing operational reliability and system design. Drive automation, lead incident responses, and shape engineering partnerships to optimize performance for million...
Reposted 1 month ago
$80K - $95K *
Help us drive quality excellence by evaluating nonconforming materials and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in engineered products. As a Quality Engineer, you'll oversee inspection methods, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, driving excellenc...
5 days ago
Reliability Engineer - Oahu (Pearl City, Hawaii (HI), US, 96782)
$99K - $127K *
Advance the reliability processes of Power Supply by ensuring effective monitoring, data management, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across departments to achieve long-term equipment reliabili...
Reposted today
SSD Product Quality & Reliability Engineer
$121K - $194K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize the qualification of Solid State Drives, ensuring top-tier quality and reliability through innovative methodologies and data-driven insights, while collaborating with i...
2 weeks ago
Customer Quality Engineer - Integration
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality and compliance for mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to uphold standards, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement in mission...
1 week ago
Hardware Reliability Engineer III
$95K - $115K *
Transform reliability engineering for complex electromechanical products, leading cross-functional teams to enhance durability and performance in fueling and retail environments. Drive design practice...
3 weeks ago
Platform and Reliability Engineer, Lead
$99K - $225K *
Optimize the secure, reliable foundation for enterprise AI by building cloud infrastructure, automating environments, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform r...
2 weeks ago
Quality Control Engineer, AWS Integrated Project Quality (IPQ)
$116K - $160K *
Engage in quality assurance processes for data center construction projects, ensuring adherence to high standards of quality, safety, and performance throughout all project phases. Collaborate with te...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's focused on enhancing machine reliability and uptime. Drive innovative maintenance strategies, collaborate across departments, and utilize advanced technologies to optimize operation...
Reposted yesterday
Maintenance Reliability Leader
$95K - $115K *
Accelerate progress at a leading manufacturing facility by driving maintenance excellence. Lead a team to ensure equipment reliability, implement predictive maintenance, and foster a safety-first cult...
Yesterday
$116K - $146K *
Transform equipment reliability and maintenance strategies as a Lead Reliability Engineer. Manage projects, enhance safety and performance, and lead cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvem...
Reposted 3 days ago
Sr. Sustaining Reliability Engineer
$146K - $183K *
Elevate product reliability by driving improvements through collaboration with design, validation, and manufacturing teams. Ensure robust performance of HV Battery and electrical systems throughout th...
3 weeks ago
Director, Reliability Engineering
$125K - $150K *
Elevate reliability engineering excellence by leading initiatives that enhance equipment performance and compliance, while aligning with production goals. Foster collaboration across diverse teams to...
Reposted yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Drive reliability initiatives and enhance equipment performance by leading maintenance programs, conducting root cause analyses, and developing staff to meet production goals effectively and efficient...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive reliability enhancements by analyzing rotating equipment performance, diagnosing issues, and implementing solutions. Collaborate across refinery operations to boost efficiency and ensure optimal...
Reposted 4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing equipment reliability and team performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of safety and acco...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic maintenance team to enhance equipment reliability and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of accou...
1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Hardware Reliability (Build Reliability)
$115K - $170K *
Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing hardware reliability through collaboration across design, manufacturing, and testing. Utilize data-driven insights to improve product quality and ensure missio...
1 week ago
Application Reliability Engineer
$100K - $130K *
Engage with us to enhance platform reliability as you troubleshoot and resolve issues across our AdTech stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, own investigations, and drive improvements to en...
3 weeks ago
$73K - $92K *
Lead the charge in improving manufacturing quality through expertise in GD&T and CMM inspection. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions, tackle challenges, and drive quality as...
Reposted 2 days ago
Reliability Lab Shock and Vibration Testing Engineer
$115K - $219K *
Lead the charge in dynamic stress testing for semiconductor devices. Develop and execute mechanical reliability programs, analyze data, and enhance lab capabilities while ensuring compliance with indu...
2 weeks 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.