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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$82K - $135K *

Unlock your potential as you design and operate resilient systems, enhancing reliability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate operations and drive excellence in high-av...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to design and operate resilient, scalable systems, enhancing reliability and automation across platforms. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure high availability and perform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $290K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology by leading reliability efforts for next-gen hardware systems, ensuring robustness through rigorous assessments and cross-functiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $261K *

Lead the charge in ensuring hardware reliability for next-gen autonomous systems. Collaborate with top partners to drive rigorous assessments, predictive modeling, and proactive risk mitigation, shapi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering initiatives for pump products, driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes and supplier relationships. Collaborate with cross-function...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead technical ownership and improvements for legacy fluid power and motion control products, driving design analysis and cross-functional collaboration to enhance performan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Optimize legacy fluid power and motion control products by leading design analysis, enhancements, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$68K - $131K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering teams to analyze technical data, define workscopes, and ensure compliance in aerospace manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and operational e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $230K *

Lead the evolution of quality engineering by empowering teams to own quality end-to-end. Collaborate across functions to define standards, coach Quality Engineers, and drive innovation in testing AI-p...

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading the technical ownership of legacy fluid power and motion control products, driving design improvements and cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and quali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$64K - $103K *

Innovate by enhancing product safety and reliability across diverse engineering initiatives, collaborating with teams on investigations, compliance, and customer support to ensure industry-leading sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading cross-functional teams to evaluate military exhaust systems, driving improvements in production capability and ensuring on-time delivery while enhancing hardw...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive engineering excellence in sustainment and lifecycle activities for the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, ensuring operational readiness and addressing component obsolescence while collabora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $100K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement in manufacturing p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive improvements in safety and reliability of electrical systems in refinery operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and deliver engineering solutions for critical...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $169K *

Advance your career by developing and implementing code that enhances service reliability and scalability. Collaborate with a dynamic team to improve processes, respond to incidents, and contribute to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality initiatives by driving execution of goals, analyzing data, and supporting cross-functional teams to enhance product integrity and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $103K *

Empower operational excellence by integrating innovative automation technologies across logistics networks. Lead cross-functional teams through pilot planning and expansion phases, ensuring successful...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $250K *

Champion product reliability by developing and executing comprehensive test plans, analyzing data, and collaborating with design teams to enhance hardware performance and durability, ensuring customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $250K *

Engage with our Reliability Engineering Team to ensure product robustness through innovative testing strategies and data analysis, enhancing customer satisfaction by minimizing troubleshooting and max...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$113K - $160K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, developing automated and manual testing solutions to enhance software quality and customer satisfaction across large-scale projects...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$113K - $160K *

Help us shape the future of AWS by developing innovative testing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and enhance customer experiences through automated and ma...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Innovate seamless integrations across enterprise systems, enhancing efficiency and automation. Collaborate with teams to design APIs and workflows that streamline operations and eliminate manual proce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive seamless integration across enterprise systems by designing and implementing robust APIs, event-driven solutions, and automated workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational ef...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $160K *

Contribute to high-quality satellite manufacturing by leading defect reduction initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovative solutions to enhance product performance a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.