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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$111K - $176K *

Explore your potential as you drive the transition of advanced Additive Manufacturing equipment into high-volume production. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, troubleshoot issues, and est...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$133K - $183K *

Optimize product reliability by evaluating materials and techniques, advising on electronic components, and developing quality assurance programs. Lead projects to enhance processes and ensure complia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engage with customers to enhance quality assurance. Drive root cause analysis and coordinate improvements across teams, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and proactive man...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate thermal performance solutions for gas turbines and power plants. Lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and enhance performance modeling while supporting business development and proposal st...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $275K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $240K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance cloud integration and observability, driving innovation through technology and expertise. Collaborate remotely while supporting business units in optimizing their infras...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of advanced nuclear energy systems development by applying disciplined systems engineering methods. Collaborate across disciplines to translate objectives into clear requirements, ensur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Elevate our data platform by ensuring database stability, performance, and security. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize and automate database operations, while implementing best practices...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $155K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.