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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$114K - $195K *

Lead critical infrastructure initiatives, architect scalable solutions, and drive innovation across teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance reliability and operational excellence...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $124K *

Lead the charge in enhancing asset reliability and minimizing downtime through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate across all organizational levels to drive sustainable improvements in manuf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $124K *

Transform reliability engineering by eliminating downtime and enhancing asset life. Collaborate across all organizational levels to drive sustainable improvements in manufacturing systems, ensuring op...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform electrical reliability by leading initiatives to enhance performance, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance strategies for critical systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring long...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $105K *

Drive reliability improvements for defense systems by developing strategies, conducting analyses, and collaborating with teams to enhance performance and mitigate risks, ensuring optimal availability...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance for critical defense projects. Leverage your engineering expertise to implement best practices and drive data-driven improv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $165K *

Develop and automate testing solutions for home energy products, ensuring reliability through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Engage in hands-on testing across electrical, mechanical...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $146K *

Innovate reliability engineering solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance RF product line performance through rigorous testing, analysis, and qualification processes, ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by supporting safe, reliable production through engineering excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in a dynamic environment whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead product qualification and compliance efforts in the optical device industry. Drive reliability analysis, oversee testing, and ensure global regulatory adherence while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead product qualification and compliance in the optical device industry. Drive FIT rate analysis, oversee testing, and ensure global regulatory adherence while collaborating with experts t...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product reliability and compliance through rigorous testing, analysis, and collaboration with experts. Drive qualification processes for optical devices while adhering to g...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize weapon systems reliability and maintainability through innovative engineering processes, ensuring compliance with lifecycle requirements while supporting critical Air Force programs and techn...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $146K *

Transform your career by driving reliability objectives in RF technology. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance semiconductor reliability through innovative testing and analysis, ensuring top-tier...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize maintenance strategies by leading predictive and preventative programs. Analyze data to enhance equipment reliability and performance while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of optical systems by leading qualification testing, ensuring compliance with global standards, and driving reliability analysis to enhance product performance and safety in t...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive product qualification and compliance in the optical device industry. Collaborate with experts to ensure regulatory adherence and lead testing initiatives. Utilize your experience in reliability...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive product excellence by leading qualification testing and compliance for optical systems. Collaborate with experts to ensure regulatory adherence and enhance reliability through innovative...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and performance. As a Reliability Engineer II, you'll drive improvements, manage product concerns, and collaborate across departments to en...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving equipment reliability and performance improvements. Utilize data analysis and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and enhance operational efficiency through struct...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate reliability engineering by developing mission profiles and designing accelerated test plans, ensuring product durability through proactive analysis, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and robus...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $120K *

Innovate and lead a world-class Reliability Engineering program, enhancing equipment reliability and production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Elevate equipment reliability and production efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes, tools, and standards tha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall effectiveness...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Explore the opportunity to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement processes and too...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.