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.
$92K - $138K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee quality assurance initiatives, enhance processes, and support product development in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Collaborate across departments to ensure com...
Reposted 4 days ago
Equipment & Reliability Engineer
$82K - $129K *
Collaborate to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency, driving OEE improvements through data analysis and innovative engineering solutions while leading projects and influencing cross-functional...
Reposted 4 days ago
Lead Engineer Stability Analysis-2
$85K - $164K *
Drive advanced thermal-hydraulic stability analyses for reactor safety, collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and support innovative fuel designs. Lead technical mentorship and...
1 week ago
$120K - $160K *
Unlock potential by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems. Drive automation and operational excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system...
2 days ago
Quality Engineer - (Liverpool, NY)
$90K - $100K *
Lead quality engineering initiatives to enhance production processes using APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements in First Pass Yield and establish ef...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$89K - $113K *
Unlock your potential by providing technical expertise to enhance equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, ensuring optimal performance and s...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower operational excellence by driving maintenance reliability and asset performance. Lead planning and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment efficiency, support capital project...
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$89K - $111K *
Advance equipment reliability and maintenance excellence by leading strategies that enhance asset performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes in a dy...
5 days ago
$85K - $100K *
Oversee maintenance and reliability initiatives to enhance equipment performance, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across teams. Lead preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to e...
5 days ago
5th Gen CSE Reliability Process Focal - (On-site)
$107K - $204K *
Shape the future of reliability processes by leading cross-program initiatives for F119 and F135 engine programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance hardware reliability, optimize processes, an...
1 week ago
$93K - $129K *
Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with ISO standards through audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance quality management syste...
1 week ago
Sr Project Engineer - Data Center Supplier Quality
$89K - $114K *
Join us to shape engineering excellence by leading supplier quality initiatives, coordinating cross-functional projects, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high performance and quality sta...
2 days ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Help us enhance supplier quality by leading assessments, audits, and performance improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive measurable enhancements in supplie...
1 week ago
Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
$91K - $113K *
Unlock your potential by leading maintenance strategies and reliability initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure...
2 weeks ago
Maintenance & Reliablity Manager
$88K - $105K *
Champion process improvements by leading cross-functional teams in enhancing plant reliability and performance. Drive sustainable solutions for mechanical and electrical issues, fostering teamwork and...
Reposted 4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mission-critical infrastructure systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to support operations and maintenance, ensuring reliability and performance in a...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance the reliability of advanced weather radar systems. Collaborate on hardware engineering projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to innovative solutions that...
1 week ago
Quality/ Manufacturing Engineer
$124K - $156K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance supplier quality and manufacturing processes. Leverage your engineering expertise to drive corrective actions, validate compliance, and ensure product conformance in a f...
1 week ago
$87K - $116K *
Contribute to quality assurance in manufacturing compressor airfoils, focusing on problem-solving and sustainable corrective actions. Collaborate with operations and quality teams to ensure compliance...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate quality assurance by managing compliance and customer satisfaction in product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and drive continuou...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Join a collaborative team enabling data-driven digital services and monitoring solutions. Your skills will enhance data quality and operational reliability, directly impacting customer safety and insi...
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$140K - $170K *
Drive reliability engineering initiatives for new products, ensuring performance meets industry standards. Lead a cross-functional team in product testing and validation, promoting continuous improvem...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr Project Engineer - Data Center Supplier Quality
$89K - $114K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-quality engineering projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing supplier quality, and ensuring timely execution from concept to completion while...
2 days ago
Platform Site Reliability Engineer
$165K *
Champion innovative solutions as a Platform Site Reliability Engineer, enhancing infrastructure, optimizing deployment pipelines, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security in collabor...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Engineer, Rotating Equipment Reliability
$80K - $95K *
Drive reliability improvements in rotating equipment by identifying issues, developing action plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and performance in a dyna...
3 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.