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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$72K - $134K *

Join our team as a Quality Engineer, focusing on Mission Assurance policies and procedures to ensure product quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Partner with us to drive the manufacturing strategy for high-power termination assemblies. Optimize design, manage contract manufacturers, and build quality systems to ensure scalable production and c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $94K *

Innovate quality assurance processes by designing and executing tests, ensuring product reliability and performance, and collaborating with teams to enhance user experience across multiple projects...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $124K *

Lead the charge in innovative mechanical design for advanced thermal management solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept to production, ensuring qua...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $124K *

Innovate mechanical design solutions for advanced thermal management in data centers. Lead cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance while driving sustainab...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in overseeing electrical engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and project success. Mentor new engineers while directing project teams and collaborating on innovative des...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading the design and deployment of advanced control systems and automation solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability in critical manufacturing processes wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion automated testing initiatives by developing strategies and frameworks to enhance software quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive testing across platforms, e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $175K *

Manage and enhance the reliability of production systems at scale, collaborating with engineering teams to improve performance, incident response, and system resilience, while driving observability an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform project execution by integrating schedules, resources, and constraints to ensure efficient reactor builds. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and utilize A...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $205K *

Shape innovative structural engineering solutions by leading design efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring technical excellence across multi-disciplined projects while advancing your career...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Drive your career forward in a lead structural engineering role, overseeing multi-disciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise to produce high-quality designs and mentor junior engineers while ensur...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Lead the charge in structural design engineering, overseeing multi-disciplined projects while mentoring junior engineers. Ensure technical excellence in calculations, drawings, and specifications, dri...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Empower your career by leading structural design engineering efforts on diverse projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure technical excellence while advan...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Lead structural design engineering efforts on diverse projects, ensuring technical excellence in calculations, drawings, and specifications. Mentor junior engineers while managing project schedules an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$196K - $242K *

Lead SIPI project planning and development, establishing guidelines, auditing layouts, and optimizing designs through simulation and research to enhance performance across products and subsystems...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing cloud infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability and scalability while automating processes for seamless o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative electro-mechanical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development and optimize the design, testing, and evaluation of complex hardware subsyst...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $129K *

Champion quality excellence in fabrication operations by driving process improvements, reducing defects, and enhancing capabilities through collaboration with manufacturing teams and implementation of...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Transform the manufacturing landscape by driving continuous improvements in production processes, managing capital projects, and collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency and quality in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $106K *

Drive innovation by leading assembly process improvements, optimizing manufacturing systems, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance production efficiency while ensuring a seamless transition...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $106K *

Join a team that's focused on innovative assembly processes, collaborating across functions to enhance manufacturing efficiency. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and execution of st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$134K - $205K *

Lead structural design engineering efforts, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring technical soundness and compliance on multi-disciplined projects. Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with opportuniti...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $181K *

Unlock potential by leading mechanical design for airborne radar systems, ensuring innovative solutions through the entire hardware lifecycle. Collaborate on complex projects involving electronics pac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $160K *

Lead the charge in commissioning critical infrastructure for data centers, ensuring quality and compliance through testing and validation. Collaborate with diverse teams to resolve technical issues an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.