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Senior Equipment Engineer

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$103K - $142K/yr

Join a diverse and dynamic team of manufacturing process and equipment engineers and get your hands dirty supporting a mix of manual and highly automated equipment. This role brings together ...

Senior Equipment Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

The equipment engineer will be responsible for maintaining the existing equipment, ensuring metrics are met and also drive equipment improvements. Areas of improvement may include resolving ...

Senior Equipment Engineer, Operations

Weirton, WV · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

Role Description We're looking for a Senior Equipment Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. In this role, you will use your deep familiarity with a variety of manufacturing equipment to ...

Senior Equipment Engineer

Ithaca, NY · On-site

$85K - $123K/yr

Maintenance and programming of environmental and building control/automation systems * Additional duties may be assigned by management. Job Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Sr. Equipment Engineer (Module)

White, GA

$92K - $126K/yr

Description The Sr. Module Equipment Engineer is responsible for the manufacturing of solar modules, which consists of soldering, inspection, mechanical assembly, and machinery management, all in ...

Senior Equipment Engineer, AMZL

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$117K - $162K/yr

The WW Equipment Engineering Innovation team is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented ... To be successful in this role you will need to be able to influence and work with senior leaders ...

Senior Equipment Engineer, AMZL

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$117K - $162K/yr

The WW Equipment Engineering Innovation team is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented ... To be successful in this role you will need to be able to influence and work with senior leaders ...

Sr. Equipment Engineer (Module)

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

Description The Sr. Module Equipment Engineer is responsible for the manufacturing of solar modules, which consists of soldering, inspection, mechanical assembly, and machinery management, all in ...

Senior AM Equipment Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

You will work alongside senior equipment engineers to stabilize new machines, improve reliability, and build the standards that carry the fleet as it scales. The Role As an Additive Manufacturing ...

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Senior Equipment Engineer, AMZL

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$117K - $162K/yr

The WW Equipment Engineering Innovation team is searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented ... To be successful in this role you will need to be able to influence and work with senior leaders ...

Senior AM Equipment Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

You will work alongside senior equipment engineers to stabilize new machines, improve reliability, and build the standards that carry the fleet as it scales. The Role As an Additive Manufacturing ...

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Senior AM Equipment Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$109K - $149K/yr

You will work alongside senior equipment engineers to stabilize new machines, improve reliability, and build the standards that carry the fleet as it scales. The Role As an Additive Manufacturing ...

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Senior AM Equipment Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$112K - $154K/yr

You will work alongside senior equipment engineers to stabilize new machines, improve reliability, and build the standards that carry the fleet as it scales. The Role As an Additive Manufacturing ...

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How much do sr equipment engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr equipment engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sr Equipment engineer?

Sr Equipment Engineers are experienced professionals responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and optimization of equipment in industries such as manufacturing, semiconductor, or energy. They ensure that machinery and tools operate efficiently, safely, and reliably by troubleshooting issues, coordinating repairs, and implementing preventative maintenance programs. In addition, they may lead projects to upgrade equipment, work with suppliers, and support compliance with industry standards. These engineers often mentor junior staff and help improve operational processes to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.

What is the difference between Sr Equipment Engineer vs Equipment Engineer?

AspectSr Equipment EngineerEquipment Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, experience in equipment design and maintenance, certifications like PE or PMP often preferredBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, relevant certifications optional
Work EnvironmentIndustrial plants, manufacturing facilities, engineering departmentsManufacturing sites, maintenance teams, engineering departments
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, manufacturing, chemical industries, often in senior or specialized rolesManufacturing, industrial, and plant operations across various industries

The main difference is that a Sr Equipment Engineer typically has more experience, advanced certifications, and handles complex projects or leadership roles, whereas an Equipment Engineer focuses on equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting daily operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Equipment engineer?

To thrive as a Sr Equipment Engineer, you need deep expertise in mechanical or electrical engineering, equipment maintenance, and process optimization, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree and industry experience. Familiarity with CAD software, equipment management systems, and certifications like Six Sigma or PMP are often required. Exceptional problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help you lead teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. These skills ensure equipment reliability, drive operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement in complex manufacturing environments.

What are some of the common challenges faced by a Sr Equipment engineer, and how can they be addressed?

Sr Equipment Engineers often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex equipment failures, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and keeping up with rapidly advancing technologies. Addressing these challenges typically involves staying current with industry best practices, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams like manufacturing and maintenance, and leveraging analytical tools to predict and prevent issues. Additionally, effective communication and organizational skills are crucial for prioritizing tasks and ensuring that equipment downtime is minimized.
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Infographic showing various Sr Equipment Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,557 per year, or $60.8 per hour.

Senior Equipment Engineer

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

$194K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Anduril rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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7.4

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril's Manufacturing Technology, Maritime Team is seeking an Equipment and Tooling Design Engineer to join our team. The Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing technologies and processes for cutting-edge defense hardware, including deployable static and moving surface, undersea and sea to air vehicles and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities.
ABOUT THE JOB
As the Equipment Engineer, Maritime, you will be designing and assisting in the development in next generation equipment and tooling as well as the layouts to support manufacturing processes, the production system, movement simulations and digital twins of the production environment in order to drive to efficient, rapid, on-time production and start-up of the new production line for maritime vehicles. The right person for this role has designed manufacturing equipment, tools, technologies and practices for creating production systems and manufacturing models of the work environment for a variety of product lines, groups, or businesses and integrated with both internal and external customers. If you are someone who wants to develop innovative, adaptive, flexible, creative approaches to manufacturing production systems and develop unified solutions for lots of stakeholders then this role is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Design and create factory layouts and discreet designs incorporating next generation movement, holding and processing systems for supporting factory development and the future production system, using digital thread, computer aided design, simulation, and computer graphics to enable lean manufacturing principles, integrated metrology and visual management, including technologies, tools and processes to improve production flow while enhancing product performance, space allocation and resource requirements across programs and products.
  • Question requirements in production system design, and facility creation to ensure the most cost- and schedule-effective solutions for our factories that meets the needs of our products.
  • Support design, development, construction, commissioning and start-up of the production systems at new factory sites, ensuring successful delivery of the factory and products off the line.
  • Provide support on product manufacturing processes, material flow and new technologies. Buy down risk to meet production performance and timelines in new facilities.
  • Lead hands-on: set an example and expedite project completion
  • Drive collaboration with manufacturing technology, product design, manufacturing engineering, operations, facilities and construction, environmental safety & health, and finance to deliver creative and effective production system designs, as well as external vendors supporting the design, construction, and commissioning of new facilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 8+ years of experience as a designer and technology developer of tools, tooling, equipment and processes for manufacturing technology development, simulation modeling, digital thread development and/or production/process engineering.
  • Technology development and implementation experience in facilities, equipment and tooling for large scale manufacturing.
  • Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment, next to operations and manufacturing engineering to understand and optimize the production system.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Prior work with architecture and infrastructure engineering partners and/or general contractors to build, improve or modify production facilities.
  • Process improvement, including justification of return on investment for process or operational changes.
  • Application of lean manufacturing and linear flow principles in a production environment.
  • Automation development for manufacturing processes in assembly, integration, test, and finishing operations.
  • Design and construction of facilities, tooling, fixturing and equipment for large scale production systems.

US Salary Range
$146,000-$194,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
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  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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About Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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