Reliability Engineer

Reliability EngineerAshland Maine – Direct Hire OpportunitySchedule: Full-Time Pay: $85,000–$115,000/year Sign-On Bonus: $2,000Job DescriptionTEMPO Employment Services is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join a local wood-processing facility. This position focuses on keeping production equipment running smoothly, preventing breakdowns, and improving overall equipment performance.The Reliability Engineer will work closely with maintenance and production teams to identify equipment problems, analyze downtime, and develop plans to prevent future issues. The ideal candidate has experience with industrial equipment, maintenance programs, and finding ways to improve efficiency and reduce equipment failures.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and improve preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment running properlyIdentify the causes of equipment breakdowns and develop solutions to prevent them from happening againTrack equipment downtime and analyze maintenance dataMonitor equipment conditions to identify potential problems before breakdowns occurUse tools such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and lubrication monitoring to check equipment healthWork with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment performanceHelp plan major equipment repairs, shutdowns, and upgradesTrack maintenance results and report on equipment performanceIdentify ways to improve maintenance processes and reduce repair costsHelp manage spare parts inventorySupport equipment upgrades and improvement projectsShare knowledge and best practices with maintenance employeesPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferredAt least 3 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, engineering, or a similar fieldExperience in manufacturing, wood products, or another industrial environment preferredKnowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshootingUnderstanding of methods used to identify and prevent equipment failuresExperience with computerized maintenance systems preferredFamiliarity with vibration analysis, thermal imaging, or other equipment monitoring tools preferredStrong problem-solving and data analysis skillsGood communication skills and ability to work with different teamsAbility to spend time on the production floor working alongside maintenance and operations teamsReliability or maintenance certifications preferredKnowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methods preferredBenefits Include$2,000 sign-on bonus401(k) with 5% company matchMedical, dental, and vision insuranceDisability insuranceReimbursement accountsRelocation reimbursementAnnual uniform creditPaid vacation, holidays, and sick timeEmployee and family assistance programWellness programs and employee discountsTuition reimbursementDependent scholarship programsIn-house training and professional certification opportunitiesThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering or maintenance professional looking to improve equipment performance, solve problems, and make a lasting impact in a manufacturing environment.TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.