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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Lead the transformation of quality engineering by driving technical innovation, automation, and AI integration across enterprise projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance QA practices and del...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Drive quality excellence by managing CAPA processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality systems and foster continuous improvem...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the success of major infrastructure projects. You'll play a vital role in requirements engineering, verification, and compliance, supporting the lifecycle of a...

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

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Lead quality assurance efforts at supplier locations, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Engage in inspections, monitor processes, and document anomalies while collaborating with teams to u...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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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.