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Job description
Staff Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite - Huntsville, AL
Opportunity
Originates and develops analysis methods to determine reliability of components, equipment, and processes. Acquires and analyzes data. Prepares diagrams, charts, drawings, calculations, and reports to define reliability problems and make recommendations for improvements. Conducts an analysis of reliability issues and investigates to determine the required reliability approach for the situation, with consideration given to the cost limitations for equipment uptime/downtime, repair/replacement costs and weight, size, and availability of materials/equipment. Determines cost advantages of alternatives and develops action plans that comply with internal/external customer demands for reliability processes/equipment to avoid failures.
Specific Responsibilities
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using 5-Why, Fishbone, and FMEA methods.
Develop and optimize preventive/predictive maintenance programs (PM/PdM).
Analyze OEE, MTTR, MTBF trends and drive measurable improvements.Partner with operations to reduce downtime and improve throughput.
Support capital projects, equipment installation, and commissioning.
Own CMMS (SAP PM) data quality, job plans, and asset history.
Standardize maintenance procedures and spare parts strategies.
Support workforce planning including skill gap identification and training plans.
Coordinate contractors and vendors ensuring safety and performance compliance.
Drive continuous improvement culture (proactive maintenance, standard work, accountability).
Ensure compliance with LOTO, safety, and environmental standards.
Engage in Tier 2/3 escalation support for maintenance reliability topics.
Skills/Requirements
Bachelor's degree required in an engineering discipline.
5+ years applicable experience in engineering, operations, consulting, or quality management.
Experience with PLCs, automation, and industrial systems.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
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Worksite address
huntsville, AL, 35824, US
Who can apply
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