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 - $150K *

Lead the Requirements Management team to ensure comprehensive capture and control of technical and regulatory requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance naval program success and operati...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing enterprise-scale applications through expert performance testing and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous imp...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Optimize application performance by leading comprehensive testing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and reliability of enterprise applications through expert...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $99K *

Unlock potential by enhancing plant reliability through engineering solutions, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize maintenance practices and improve equipment longevity and p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $192K *

Lead functional safety engineering for robotics and autonomous systems. Own the safety lifecycle from risk analysis to compliance, ensuring safe deployment across global markets while collaborating wi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of electrical testing by leading technical initiatives, mentoring specialists, and enhancing test processes to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate across teams to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical test processes, establishing best practices, and mentoring a team of Test Specialists. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing and qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $110K *

Drive excellence in design quality for medical devices by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and implement robust design control processes through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $131K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate counterfeit risks and ensure compliance with industry standards, enhancing procurement integrity and suppli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $135K *

Transform the reliability and performance of a large-scale data monitoring platform. This hands-on role encompasses infrastructure engineering, data pipeline reliability, and operational excellence, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $208K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while collaborating with engineers and contractors on a major infrastructure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $147K *

Join our Production Quality team to tackle complex engineering challenges, ensuring compliance and quality standards in manufacturing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $224K *

Champion advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of complex test equipment, leading root-cause analysis and mentoring junior engineers. Drive improvements in RF, digital, and power systems while ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $99K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical engineering through innovative design and analysis. Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring quality and compliance while advancing your career in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $87K *

Empower cross-functional teams to enhance quality systems, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining produc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $97K *

Play a key role in enhancing quality and safety in manufacturing, leading teams to implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with customer specifications in a dynam...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining detailed construction schedules, ensuring timely project delivery through collaboration, risk mitigation, and strategic analysis. Thrive in a dynamic envi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of rail infrastructure by leading complex construction projects, driving client growth, and enhancing business development efforts in a dynamic environment focused on safety and compl...

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

$110K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing electronic component reliability across ECUs. This role involves coordinating with vendors and engineering teams to ensure components meet reliability targets a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in HVAC engineering by leading product evolution and mentoring talent. You'll tackle complex challenges, enhance product performance, and ensure quality standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $260K *

Transform cloud operations by enhancing reliability and scalability. In this hands-on role, you'll lead technical initiatives, optimize performance, and ensure high availability while fostering a cult...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $174K *

Champion semiconductor reliability by leading evaluations and improvements for NTI/NPI. Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth transitions to mass production while driving advanced CMOS technology...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$131K - $174K *

Elevate your career by leading reliability engineering for advanced semiconductor technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions from new technology to mass produ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $130K *

Advance aerospace innovation by leading the design and integration of cutting-edge avionics systems. Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure compliance and mentor junior engineers while managing com...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $176K *

Lead the charge in transforming aerospace and automotive manufacturing through advanced Additive Manufacturing. Drive equipment reliability and optimize production processes while mentoring teams and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.