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.
$75K - $139K *
Join us to enhance equipment reliability and operational efficiency in a dynamic refinery environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement maintenance strategies, troubleshoot issues...
3 weeks ago
$131K - $237K *
Drive reliability engineering excellence by leading RAM analyses, mentoring teams, and shaping strategic approaches across diverse programs. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance system...
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Reliability Engineer, Process Analyzer
$110K - $130K *
Transform analyzer reliability by providing technical leadership and support for process analyzer systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, compliance, and performance throug...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Reliability Engineer, Process Analyzer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing reliability for process analyzer systems through technical support, lifecycle management, and collaboration with diverse teams, ensuring safety and optimal performance of...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Casual Risk and Reliability Engineer /Sr. Risk and Reliability Engineer
$117K - $226K *
Champion risk management and reliability engineering for national security space systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to assess hazards, guide decision-makers, and innovate strategies for evolving...
1 week ago
Casual Risk and Reliability Engineer /Sr. Risk and Reliability Engineer
$117K - $226K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on risk management and reliability engineering for national security space systems. Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive innovative solution...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance electrical equipment reliability through continuous improvement, focusing on power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation. Utilize your leadership skills to optimize costs while en...
Reposted 4 days ago
$104K - $156K *
Lead quality initiatives in the aerospace manufacturing process, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and controls that enhance product qua...
2 days ago
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives, enhancing operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to stan...
1 week ago
$80K - $90K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements throughout the production process. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality and drive...
2 days ago
$160K - $175K *
Elevate platform reliability by designing and evolving cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes environments. Collaborate across teams to enhance software delivery, operational excellence...
1 week ago
Senior Hardware Reliability Engineer, Reliability Engineering
$137K - $185K *
Drive the reliability engineering of innovative robotic devices, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to define, execute, and validate product reliability through rigorous testing and analysis...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in product performance investigations and manage claim-driven returns. This role combines mechanical engineering expertise with strong communication skills to ensure confidence in prod...
2 days ago
Sr. Reliability Engineer (Onsite - Melbourne, FL)
$86K - $165K *
Lead the charge in enhancing product reliability by developing test plans, conducting assessments, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to ensure high-quality avionics solutions in a dyna...
2 weeks ago
Quality Engineering Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Elevate product quality by leading investigations, driving root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing proces...
4 weeks ago
Staff Reliability Engineer - Power Electronics
$165K - $220K *
Drive product reliability for innovative home energy solutions by collaborating with engineers, developing test plans, and analyzing field performance to enhance sustainability and product quality thr...
1 week ago
$90K - $170K *
Unlock potential by driving reliability engineering strategies to enhance equipment performance and optimize maintenance processes. Collaborate with teams to identify defects, implement improvements...
Reposted 1 week ago
Engineering Manager - Reliability Engineering
$295K - $345K *
Lead the evolution of systems by driving reliability and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure performance, ensuring high standards of efficiency and resilienc...
3 days ago
$90K - $136K *
Join a dynamic Reliability team to enhance quality in the Terran R program. Collaborate across design, manufacturing, and testing to establish robust processes and controls, ensuring speed and reliabi...
3 days ago
$100K - $108K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality through comprehensive analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain standards and implement effectiv...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr Lead, Reliability Engineering
$123K - $169K *
Unlock potential by leading reliability improvement programs across a global network of manufacturing sites and distribution centers. Drive hands-on engineering initiatives, optimize maintenance strat...
5 days ago
Senior Staff Test Engineer - Reliability
$138K - $165K *
Drive reliability excellence by leading testing strategies for complex electromechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set targets, analyze failures, and mentor engineers, ensuri...
2 days ago
Senior Plant Reliability Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead integrated reliability assessments and investigations to enhance the design, manufacturing, and operation of nuclear and non-nuclear hardware projects, ensuring optimal performance and safety acr...
2 weeks ago
Staff Build Reliability Engineer, Clean Line
$143K - $215K *
Transform your career by leading precision cleaning and contamination control initiatives. Drive technical strategy and standards to ensure hardware quality and reliability throughout the manufacturin...
1 week ago
Electrical Quality Engineer - Integration
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by ensuring electrical quality in mission-critical environments. Collaborate across teams to uphold compliance, performance, and safety standards through inspections, testing, and doc...
1 week ago
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.