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.
Continuous Improvement Manager
$95K - $115K *
Unlock operational excellence by leading transformative initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and reliability across a complex manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional te...
5 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in ensuring product quality through rigorous testing, analysis, and compliance with ISO standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement...
1 week ago
$85K - $110K *
Champion quality excellence by ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, train personnel, and drive metrics that meet customer...
1 week ago
$85K - $110K *
Contribute to quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, train personnel, and manage customer complaints while dr...
1 week ago
$90K - $125K *
Lead the charge in quality improvement and assurance activities across product and supplier lifecycles, ensuring compliance and enhancing performance in aerospace systems through effective CAPA, suppl...
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Managing Consultant, Safety and Reliability
$126K - $153K *
Transform healthcare safety by leading multi-hospital engagements, applying High Reliability Organization principles, and driving operational improvements to enhance patient care and trust across dive...
1 week ago
Electrical Reliability Engineer - Morgantown, PA
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by leading electrical maintenance engineering efforts to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Drive continuous improvements in equipment availability and throughput while provid...
1 week ago
Electrical Reliability Engineer - Morgantown, PA
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing electrical reliability and safety through innovative maintenance engineering practices, ensuring optimal equipment performance and continuous improvement in a dynamic manu...
1 week ago
Reliability and Rotating Equipment Programs Manager
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing asset reliability and rotating equipment performance. Lead strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement to optimize maintenan...
1 week ago
Reliability and Rotating Equipment Programs Manager
$110K - $130K *
Elevate asset reliability and performance by leading rotating equipment programs. Drive strategies, technical support, and continuous improvement while collaborating across teams to enhance maintenanc...
1 week ago
Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Morgantown, PA
$80K - $95K *
Champion mechanical reliability by enhancing safety and productivity through innovative maintenance engineering solutions, driving continuous improvements in equipment availability and operational eff...
1 week ago
Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Morgantown, PA
$80K - $95K *
Transform mechanical reliability by enhancing safety, quality, and productivity in maintenance engineering. Drive continuous improvements in equipment availability and throughput while providing techn...
1 week ago
$94K - $141K *
Transform industrial automation by leveraging your expertise in controls engineering. Collaborate with clients and teams to design innovative electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring complianc...
1 week ago
System Safety & Reliability Engineer Specialist - Civil Mature Engines
$122K - $199K *
Unlock potential by leading safety and reliability initiatives for Civil Mature Engines, ensuring product integrity through comprehensive analysis and collaboration across engineering teams. Drive inn...
2 weeks ago
Research Engineer, Chip Design RL
$500K+*
Advance cutting-edge silicon design by leveraging your chip expertise to create RL environments, optimize physical design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model capabilities and...
1 week ago
Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer (Controls & DCS)
$89K - $148K *
Lead process improvement initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering execution. Utilize Lean methodologies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and develop stand...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock automation potential by leading projects from concept to execution, enhancing production efficiency through innovative solutions and hands-on troubleshooting in a dynamic manufacturing environm...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer- Product Reliability Engineering
$120K - $145K *
Drive automation and reliability in global payment systems by designing, building, and evolving infrastructure as code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data platforms and deploy AI...
1 week ago
Senior Reliability Engineer - Data, Apple Ads
$138K - $165K *
Drive the future of cloud-based data infrastructure by designing, building, and managing scalable systems that ensure reliability, security, and accessibility for large datasets across various cloud e...
1 week ago
Product Quality & Reliability Engineer IV (E4)
$133K - $183K *
Innovate reliability engineering strategies that enhance product integrity, optimize design processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards while leading quality assurance initiatives across...
Reposted 1 week ago
$133K - $146K *
Analyze and enhance quality processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in...
1 week ago
$120K - $160K *
Transform manufacturing excellence by ensuring quality standards meet and exceed expectations. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and enhance processes i...
Reposted 3 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Support quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product standards and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Engage dire...
Reposted 3 days ago
$153K - $229K *
Transform product reliability as a Principal Engineer, managing new introductions, optimizing processes, and collaborating across teams to ensure quality and efficiency in a dynamic environment...
2 weeks ago
$121K - $181K *
Drive quality excellence in medical device manufacturing by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and leading process improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance product lifecycle manageme...
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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.