Reliability Engineer

TheReliability Engineeridentifies and manages risks and productivity improvement opportunities that may affect asset reliability and business operations. This role focuses on risk management, loss elimination, and lifecycle asset management.

The Reliability Engineerworks to reduce the cost of failure by minimizing system downtime, assessing asset reliability, and identifying opportunities for improvement. The role partners across Maintenance, Production, Health & Safety, Quality, Engineering, and project teams to strengthen equipment performance, maintainability, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Asset Reliability & Risk Management

• • Develop Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes for new and existing assets.

• • Perform data analysis to predict and prevent failures before they occur.

• • Plan performance evaluation tests to identify potential production and safety risks.

• • Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and recommend corrective actions.

• • Ensure adherence to the Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process.

• Preventive Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• • Update the preventive maintenance plan in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• • Collaborate with Maintenance teams to develop proactive maintenance strategies that improve asset reliability.

• • Partner with Production to support asset utilization and optimize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

• • Apply risk management, configuration management, and loss-elimination principles to improve performance and reduce downtime.

• Equipment Design, Installation & Maintainability

• • Work with Project Engineers to ensure the maintainability and reliability of newly installed and modified equipment.

• • Participate in Early Equipment Management activities supporting the design and installation of custom machine specifications.

• • Provide reliability input throughout the equipment lifecycle to support safe, sustainable, and effective operation.

• Technical Support & Collaboration

• • Provide technical support to Production, Health & Safety, Quality, Engineering, and other internal teams.

• • Use statistical, mathematical, and engineering concepts to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support decisions.

• • Communicate findings, recommended actions, and reliability priorities clearly to cross-functional partners.

• • Complete other assignments as directed by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field

• 5+ years of relevant maintenance experience.

• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence is preferred.

• Proficiency in statistical, mathematical, and engineering concepts, including statistical and probability methods and tools.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and logical reasoning skills.

• Ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and work effectively across functions.

• Knowledge of lifecycle asset management, risk management, configuration management, and loss elimination.

• Physical Demands: Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; frequent sitting, walking, and standing; occasional visual acuity (near/far).

The following common allergens are processed in our facilities: wheat, eggs, dairy, and soy.

Looking for a Career for Good?We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You which includes:

Compensation:

• Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $75,000 - $107,813.

• Additional compensation earned through a 10% or targeted annual bonus. Amount based on personal and company performance.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage starts the first of the month-no waiting period

• Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions

• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year

• Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses

• Lifestyle Spending Account

If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”

At Puratos, everyone belongs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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