Mechanical/Reliability Engineer

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high‑quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high‑quality vision care and best‑in‑class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e‑commerce platforms. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting‑edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions. The Mechanical Engineer supports equipment maintenance and reliability programs to improve existing equipment performance and new equipment implementation. Major Duties and Responsibilities Originates, develops and improves predictive and preventative maintenance programs to maintain reliability of components, equipment and processes. Conducts analysis of reliability problems and investigates to determine the required approach for a particular situation. Works with Production to perform analyses of assets including Asset Utilization, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, remaining useful life, other parameters that define operating condition, reliability and costs of assets. Leads root cause failure analysis to avoid future failures. Defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines effective utilization of predictive and other non‑destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems. Interfaces directly with vendor technical support groups as necessary while providing maintenance and improvement of manufacturing equipment. Participates in the final check out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will ensure adherence to functional specifications. Tracks production losses and abnormally high maintenance losses and costs, then finds ways to reduce those losses or high costs. Develops plans to eliminate or reduce losses through root cause analysis, obtains approval of the plan and facilitates the implementation. Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems. Develops action plans that comply with internal/external customer demands for reliable processes/equipment to avoid failures. Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations. Implements process enhancements in order to increase equipment uptime, improve product quality, and reduce facility costs. Collaborates with other facilities on best practices. Provides technical support and training to maintenance personnel. Basic Qualifications Associate or Bachelor’s degree in engineering/maintenance or equivalent experience. Mechanical/Electrical experience maintaining production equipment in a continuous production environment. Demonstrated Experience in the Structure of a Maintenance Organization with implementation of Maintenance Planning tools. Experience with performance management maintenance metrics for Preventative and Predictive Maintenance. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience in an ISO or documented environment. Experience with Industrial Electrical Writing, Mechanical/Electrical Devices, Circuits, Robotics, PLC and computer‑controlled devices. Experience with computer driven maintenance and planning software. Experience with analysis tools to improve equipment reliability. Experience and/or Certification in Reliability Engineering. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. 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