Reliability Engineer I/II (Entry Level)

The Engineer-Reliability plays a key role in the lifecycle of a product and is responsible for developing methods that determine the reliability of components/equipment and processes.

In this role you will:

Prepare diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations and reports (Metrics) to identify reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements.
• Investigate reliability problems relative to cost limitations for equipment availability repair/replacement costs, availability of materials and equipment, and develops plans that comply with customer demands to avoid equipment failures
• Monitor the equipment to prevent failures that could impede business operations and potentially lead to downtime or a loss of throughput
• Guidance on maintenance, repair, replacement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components requiring the application.
• Joint collaboration with Facility Engineering for accurate and timely repair/maintenance dispositions.

Position Responsibility:

• Gathers and examines basic reliability data from field studies or database and correlates data for analysis
• Root-cause and Root-Cause Failure Analysis (RCA, RCFA)
• Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
• Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Assist with project planning and implementation.
• Work closely with budgets and finance to reduce maintenance and operating costs.
• Develops and drives a facility predictable and reliable maintenance plan.
• Provides input to a Risk Management Plan that will anticipate reliability-related, and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact plant operation.
• Increase equipment longevity and reduce downtime.
• Avoidance of single point of failure (SPOF)
• Assists in transforming Preventative Maintenance practices into Predictive/Condition Based Maintenance
• Drive new technologies to program integration.
• Works under the Manager of Operations

This position is located in Groton, CT

Required:

• Bachelors of science degree or higher in Engineering
• 0-5 years of experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree or higher
• Construction Management
• Trade specific licenses desired but not necessary
• Maintenance Management or Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Data analytics skills
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodology
• Working history with CMMS, vibration analysis, thermography, fluid analysis, motor testing, lubrication requirements, alignment