Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Position Overview
We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve equipment availability, reduce downtime, and increase overall production efficiency in our beverage manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will lead reliability programs, perform root cause analysis, implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead reliability programs focused on increasing equipment uptime, reducing mean time to repair (MTTR) and increasing mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations, implement corrective actions, and verify effectiveness.
• Design and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance plans, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and condition monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC, control systems, and automation issues in collaboration with controls engineers and maintenance technicians.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), FMEA, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze equipment performance and production data to identify reliability trends, present findings, and implement improvement projects.
• Lead equipment upgrades, retrofits, and commissioning activities; manage vendor relationships and ensure equipment documentation is current.
• Work with operations to develop and deliver training for maintenance and operations staff on reliability best practices and troubleshooting techniques.
• Manage spare parts strategy and collaborate with procurement to ensure critical parts availability while controlling inventory costs.
• Ensure all reliability activities comply with food safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, HACCP) and support safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of reliability, maintenance engineering, or controls engineering experience in food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or food production environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, and automation systems.
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Controls Engineer with strong equipment reliability results.
• Skilled in root cause analysis, FMEA, RCM, and other reliability tools and methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS systems, data analysis, and reliability performance metrics (MTBF, MTTR, OEE).
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
• Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory standards applicable to beverage production and food production.
• Strong project management, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Lean or Six Sigma) are a plus.

Benefits

Annual salary: $110,000 - $130,000 (based on experience)

Bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k plan

PTO / Paid Holidays

Work with a fast-growing company!

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 04/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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