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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$80K - $125K *

Optimize system reliability by monitoring critical applications, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure seamless operations. Join a mission-driven team dedicated t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative mechanical systems for precision sensors in HVAC and environmental monitoring, ensuring reliability and performance in critical applications...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, coordinating customer returns, managing Non-Conformance Reports, and supporting manufacturing engineers to ensure compliance and optimize inspection meth...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of automation by leading complex electrical design projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in industrial automation, ensuring high perfor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion your career by leading composite manufacturing process development and optimization. Drive quality, cost, and efficiency improvements while ensuring seamless transitions from prototype to pro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing semiconductor technologies through expert failure analysis. In this role, you'll lead investigations, develop methodologies, and collaborate with cross-functi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Lead advanced failure analysis investigations, utilizing cutting-edge techniques to identify root causes and enhance product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful s...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate reliability standards by leading innovative testing strategies for critical plant subsystems, ensuring long-lasting performance and safety in cutting-edge energy solutions. Collaborate with te...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Empower quality excellence by driving continuous improvement initiatives, analyzing performance metrics, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product quality and compliance in a dynamic aer...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate communication, and implement best practices to enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring the stability and performance of trading systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage incidents, deliver configurations, and enhance processes in a fa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock quality assurance excellence by driving compliance and safety in medical device manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance standards, analyze trends, and lead investigati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $121K *

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to solve complex problems and manage capital projects...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and automate CI/CD infrastructure for medical device software, ensuring compliance and enhancing software delivery processes in a regulated environment...

Waltham, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge CI/CD infrastructure for medical devices. Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure robust, automated software delivery pipelines that meet st...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of plant performance by leading reliability initiatives and cross-functional teams, driving the implementation of best practices in maintenance and engineering to optimize asset manag...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage testing and maintenance of substation power equipment, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Collaborate on procedures, troubleshoot issues, and support field service teams while adhering to saf...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive the future of energy by ensuring the reliability of substation equipment through expert testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational efficienc...

Middle River, MDRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $95K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance with standards, conducting audits, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while managing supplier rela...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the design and execution of innovative liquid processing systems in the food and beverage sector, managing projects from scope to delivery while collaborating with diverse teams and mentoring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Empower our Construction Management team by overseeing rail project operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing contractor activities to deliver successful infrastructure outco...

Bridgewater, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower our Construction Management team by overseeing rail and transit projects. Manage daily contractor operations, ensure compliance, and maintain quality standards while collaborating with stakeho...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$72K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality assurance and control across production processes. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet regulatory standards and enhance produ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $120K *

Transform quality assurance processes by developing standards, conducting audits, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and compliance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Join our team to perform structural analyses and develop innovative repair designs for aerospace components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and support continuous improv...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.