Reliability Engineer

Reliability EngineerAs Reliability Engineer, you will support a project for a pharmaceutical client in Rensselaer, NY. In this role, you will provide technical and strategic expertise in terms of life cycle asset management implementation and the associated practices, to ensure maximum possible equipment performance at minimum cost. This will be accomplished by analysis, process mapping and improvements through equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability. We are open to a candidate local to the Albany NY area, or someone willing to travel to that site 50% of the time.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Develop equipment system and location hierarchyPerform criticality analysis and determine risk priority numbers for various equipmentPerform RCM/FMEA for equipmentDevelop equipment maintenance plans that contain failure modes mapped to technologies or tasksCreate both predictive and preventive maintenance tasksLevel load optimized reliability based maintenance strategiesCoordinate the implementation of the reliability based maintenance strategy master planConduct Root Cause Failure AnalysisDefine reliability based queries and reports to support a continuous improvement processRequired Education, Skills, and Experience:Bachelor of Science degree in EngineeringAt least 5 years of reliability engineering experiencePharmaceutical industry experienceRelevant Certifications that may include: CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) or CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals) through SMRP (Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals) or ASQ (American Society of Quality)Ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical information using practical judgmentCapable of functioning effectively in a team environmentStrong communication skills both verbal and written in groupExcellent presentation skills in group settings as well as one-on-oneKnowledge of advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysisProficient in Excel pivot tables and chartingKnowledge of standard quality and reliability tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), Weibull Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and StatisticsPreferred Skills and Experience:Experience with aseptic manufacturingExperience with Six Sigma methodologyUnderstanding of product reliability goals, reliability growth, and reliability predictionExperience in applying thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic analysis, vibration analysis, and motor analysis and associated performance trending programsPhysical Demands and Expectations:Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sittingAbility to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistanceAbility to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipmentThis position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.Benefits:Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their familiesFree Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options availableHealth Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account optionsCompany matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick LeaveContinuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levelsFlexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress CodeEmployer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communicationFree access to an extensive online training library, including certification prepBonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more…Benefits may vary by business unit and location.Life Cycle Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.