Reliability Engineer

Reliability EngineerArxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers' success.This is a great opportunity for a Reliability Engineer at Arxada Rochester produces biocides and personal care ingredients for the hygiene, preservation and personal care markets.Essential Job Functions:Identify and manage reliability risks that impact plant or business operations.Develop and maintain plant engineering standards for materials, equipment and spare parts.Create and optimize Asset Maintenance Plans using preventive, predictive and NDT methods.Ensure equipment, processes and systems are operable, maintainable and reliable.Investigate and resolve recurring equipment or process failures using data-driven analysis.Analyze asset performance metrics such as utilization, OEE and remaining useful life. Provide technical support to production, maintenance and engineering teams.Support capital projects through risk analysis, engineering review and implementation oversight.Apply advanced reliability tools and methodologies to improve asset performance. Drive continuous improvement through reliability data analysis and process enhancements.Qualifications & Experience:Strong data analysis skills in Excel and SAP; experience with SAP CMMS a plus.Experience in liquid chemical manufacturing preferred.Knowledge of reliability engineering tools (FMEA, RCFA, RCM) and predictive maintenance techniques (vibration, lubrication, NDE, thermography, ultrasonics).Understanding of rotating equipment, equipment life-cycle cost, and critical spare parts analysis.Familiarity with RAGAGEP, PSM, MOC, and maintenance work management processes.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Able to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and presentation skills.The expected salary range for this role is $ 86,000- $138,000 annual, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.