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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$113K - $140K *
Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems, driving architecture evolution and incident response. Collaborate with a skilled team across AWS and Azure, ensuring security and scalabil...
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Senior Project Engineer (Hybrid)
$86K - $165K *
Transform engineering initiatives by leading cross-functional teams in the development, testing, and optimization of fuel metering systems, ensuring high-quality solutions in a dynamic aerospace envir...
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Sr Regulatory Engineer - Fall Protection
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of product safety by leading compliance efforts, mentoring engineers, and ensuring regulatory standards are met throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...
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$79K - $133K *
Empower your career by driving quality and process improvements in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, eliminate defects, and foster a culture of continu...
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$90K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to design and test high-reliability electrical systems for spacecraft. Execute throughout the hardware lifecycle while collaborating across functions to enhance aerospace technolog...
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$80K - $95K *
Support our quality assurance efforts by reviewing product requirements, developing inspection plans, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Play a key role in problem-solving and continuous...
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$80K - $100K *
Champion quality excellence by driving continuous improvement in our quality management system. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability, operational efficiency, and customer satisfacti...
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$104K - $130K *
Advance your career by ensuring the reliability and safety of cutting-edge aircraft landing gear systems. Collaborate on design efforts, perform detailed analyses, and drive the certification process...
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Principal Systems Engineer, Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)
$118K - $224K *
Join a team that's redefining systems engineering by leading innovative solutions and ensuring robust verification processes. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance system performance and mentor ne...
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Principal Systems Engineer, Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)
$118K - $224K *
Lead the design and integration of systems engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with requirements and verification processes. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solu...
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$86K - $126K *
Shape the future of quality engineering by leading initiatives that enhance manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective quality management...
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Senior Continuous Improvement Leader
$168K - $253K *
Drive high-impact transformation in North America’s Global Supply Chain by leading strategic continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, reduce costs, and boost customer satisfaction across...
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Senior Continuous Improvement Leader
$168K - $253K *
Drive high-impact transformation in North America’s Global Supply Chain by leading strategic continuous improvement projects. Focus on reducing costs and enhancing quality while mentoring cross-functi...
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Senior Continuous Improvement Leader
$168K - $253K *
Lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives across North America, driving cost reductions and enhancing quality. Engage cross-functional teams to deliver measurable financial benefits while me...
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Senior Continuous Improvement Leader
$168K - $253K *
Elevate your career by leading transformative continuous improvement initiatives across North America's supply chain. Drive strategic projects that enhance quality, reduce costs, and boost customer sa...
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Engage with us to enhance product quality by serving as the key link between customer and manufacturing facilities, ensuring effective communication, non-conformance resolution, and strong customer re...
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Maintenance and Reliability Manager
$95K - $115K *
Lead maintenance and reliability initiatives to enhance equipment performance and minimize downtime in a regulated manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...
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Program Manager - Reliability Performance - Ohio
$68K - $121K *
Manage and drive execution of reliability programs, ensuring alignment with budget and performance objectives. Collaborate across teams to track KPIs, mitigate risks, and prepare executive reporting f...
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$95K - $115K *
Manage and enhance maintenance and reliability processes, leading a team to ensure safe, efficient operations while driving continuous improvement and compliance in a manufacturing environment...
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$106K - $160K *
Support the development of flight algorithms and simulations, driving design decisions through analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Influence system design and optimize mission performance fro...
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Engineer -Substations & Transmission - Relay
$95K - $115K *
Optimize the future of transmission systems by leading relay engineering projects, ensuring safety and compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer...
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$57K - $108K *
Innovate quality assurance processes to enhance product effectiveness across all phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and drive continuous impro...
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Explore innovative solutions as an Electrical Engineer II, collaborating in multidiscipline teams to design and develop test systems for advanced technologies, ensuring project success through technic...
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Elevate product quality by establishing standards, supervising teams, and ensuring compliance with testing procedures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining documentation and achi...
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Drive quality assurance excellence by designing and implementing automation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing efficiency and accelerate high-quality software deliv...
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What does a reliability engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.