Senior Reliability Engineer

A leading life sciences manufacturer is actively seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to join their industrial manufacturing facility located in Northern Raleigh, NC. This is a full-time, on-site role focused on improving the reliability and performance of rotating equipment through predictive, preventive, and precision maintenance strategies. The Senior Reliability Engineer will serve as a technical leader and key resource for maintenance operations, working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and external vendors.

This is a Monday–Friday role with standard day-shift hours.

Responsibilities of the Senior Reliability Engineer include:

• Coordinate with supervisors to ensure timely and effective maintenance.
• Provide technical support for equipment repairs and root cause failure analysis.
• Analyze equipment data (MTTF, MTBF, uptime/downtime) to optimize maintenance strategies.
• Develop engineering solutions for chronic and acute equipment failures.
• Collaborate with project engineering to design for reliability and develop PM strategies.
• Manage contractors and capital maintenance projects (e.g., rebuilds, refurbishments).
• Maintain accurate spare parts lists and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support training initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications for the Senior Reliability Engineer include:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in plant or reliability engineering.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, failure analysis, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems (preferably Maximo).
• CMRP certification highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to read CAD drawings and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and industrial safety standards.

Compensation for the Senior Reliability Engineer:

• Compensation: $95,000-$105,000
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), bonuses and paid time off

This job opens for applications on 7/15. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: reliability, maintenance, rotating equipment, mechanical systems, Maximo, CMMS, CMRP, PSM, root cause analysis, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, NC, manufacturing, engineering, plant operations

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