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.

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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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$85K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with nuclear standards, performing inspections, audits, and analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and resolve quality issues wh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier audits and performance evaluations. Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering str...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $160K *

Shape innovative data center solutions by leading design projects that enhance infrastructure, capacity, and sustainability. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in oper...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $120K *

Shape the future of electric infrastructure by designing and configuring protection and control systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient project completion while leading c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $150K *

Transform the future of propulsion by guiding engine cycle models, validating data, and collaborating with design teams to innovate high-performance turbine engines. This role offers a chance to shape...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Lead transformative mission engineering initiatives, integrating threat expertise and advanced simulations to shape aerospace and defense strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance mission c...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $222K *

Transform the future of energy by leading electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful deliverables, and mentoring a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment focused on nuclear power solution...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $222K *

Advance your career by leading innovative electrical engineering projects at a nuclear power facility. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to troubleshoot, design, and deliver high-quality solutio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $222K *

Lead and mentor a team in tackling complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction while coordinating multi-discipline efforts in the nuclear power sector...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Transform production processes by leading engineering change implementations, ensuring seamless transitions from design to manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and quality in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $140K *

Champion the quality assurance of embedded medical devices by leading testing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee power system operations to ensure reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Lead teams, coordinate maintenance, and implement strategic initiatives to enhance performance and cus...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by leading mechanical engineering projects that ensure the successful transfer and installation of critical manufacturing equipment, enhancing operational efficiency across global...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product quality by leading investigations and implementing solutions for refrigeration and ice production systems. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure complianc...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading complex high-voltage protection and control projects, mentoring engineers, and driving technical governance across utilities. Collaborate on innovative solutions that...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to high voltage substation projects by providing technical governance, mentoring engineers, and solving complex protection and control challenges from design to completion...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $90K *

Engineer quality processes to enhance aerospace manufacturing, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and support production of the T-7A Red Hawk af...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance and EHS programs that ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement in product quality and workplace safety. Collaborate with teams to achieve exc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$101K - $152K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Medium Voltage products. Leverage your expertise to execute optimization projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and enhance product offerings while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze performance data and foster...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $186K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance and maintain large-scale infrastructure, ensuring reliability and scalability for millions of users. Collaborate with developers to optimize systems and automate process...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Inspire a high-performing team to execute robust sterility assurance strategies, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in a regulated environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance qua...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $120K *

Join our team to design and develop cutting-edge power electronics and digital control systems. This hands-on role involves prototyping, testing, and optimizing advanced power conversion technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $200K *

Drive structural dynamics analysis for spacecraft mechanisms, ensuring reliability from launch to orbit. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop finite element models and translate resul...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $200K *

Elevate spacecraft performance by leading structural dynamics analysis for mechanisms. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure reliability from launch to orbit, developing finite element...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.