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.

Find Your Next Reliability Engineering Role

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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$130K - $155K *

Empower customer success by leading complex technical escalations, diagnosing issues, and building innovative tools. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and drive proactive solutio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, quality, and service using Lean Six Sigma principles. Lead training and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $169K *

Champion platform stability and observability by ensuring reliability, performance, and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance monitoring, incident response, and CI...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $169K *

Elevate platform stability and observability by ensuring reliability and performance through proactive monitoring, incident response, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $169K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance platform stability and observability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence, troubleshoot incidents, and drive continuous improvement...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $90K *

Support a dynamic team by executing reliability tests, operating lab equipment, and documenting results. Collaborate across product development to ensure quality and safety in testing environments whi...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $100K *

Elevate quality standards by leading audits, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and enhance production quality. Manage customer relationships and defin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $104K *

Join us to enhance quality assurance in manufacturing operations, collaborating with supervisors and engineers to drive improvements and maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle while adher...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Advance automation and reliability of large-scale systems while leveraging AI and data platforms to enhance payment processes for a global audience. Your contributions will be pivotal in supporting mi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to quality improvement initiatives by analyzing warranty data, conducting root cause investigations, and developing corrective actions for powertrain systems. Collaborate with cross-functio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing ESP systems and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and drive continuous improvement in product...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $130K *

Lead the design and enhancement of reliability frameworks for cloud-native products. Drive observability, incident management, and AI integration to ensure operational excellence and resilience across...

Coquitlam, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform large-scale systems by ensuring reliability and performance through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate in a diverse environment to proactively address operational challenges and e...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by ensuring the reliability of flight components. Collaborate with design and development teams to drive manufacturing quality improvements and lead inspection processes for new pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform fixed equipment reliability by managing mechanical integrity programs, leading safety initiatives, and driving continuous improvements in operational efficiency for maximum performance and c...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Transform manufacturing processes by optimizing performance, enhancing safety, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate operational efficiency and prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining edge security and performance! As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll architect and automate Akamai services, enhancing reliability and operational efficiency for high-vo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $250K *

Transform the research platform for our AI researcher by building robust backtesting engines, data pipelines, and evaluation tools. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to deliver impactful solu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive reliability validation for avionics hardware by developing test strategies, executing HALT/HASS campaigns, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to enhance hardware performance a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $261K *

Drive innovation as a senior technical leader in cloud optimization and automation. Shape enterprise strategies to enhance service reliability, reduce costs, and implement AI-driven solutions across d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$80K - $95K *

Advance equipment reliability by collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading root cause analyses, and implementing reliability programs to enhance operational efficiency and safety in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $103K *

Drive reliability initiatives by leading maintenance programs, managing projects, and enhancing process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and compliance while opti...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality through innovative process controls and data-driven improvements. Collaborate with engineering and operations to drive continuous quality enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance product quality through process controls, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with engineering and operations to drive defect preventio...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $194K *

Empower progress by designing, automating, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure. Drive reliability and efficiency across Microsoft Azure and GCP environments while enhancing collaboration and i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.