Reliability Engineer

job summary: We are hiring a hands‑on Reliability Engineer to optimize our preventive/predictive maintenance programs, track key performance metrics, and lead capital projects from initial design straight through to startup. Qualified candidates will have a BS in Engineering and 3+ years of Reliability experience in a manufacturing/heavy industrial environment. Relocation assistance available. location: Columbia, South Carolina job type: Permanent salary: $90,000 - 125,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Develop and implement reliability strategies for mechanical and electrical equipment such as drives, gearboxes, hydraulics, lubrication systems, and automation. Conduct systematic FMEAs on critical assets to identify and mitigate high‑risk failure modes. Oversee the installation and analysis of Vibration Analysis, Thermography, and Ultrasonic sensors. Track and report on key KPIs including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Audit the Computerized Maintenance Management System (e.g., SAP, Maximo) to ensure work orders provide "clean" data for failure trend analysis. Provide reliability input for Capital Projects, plant upgrades, and new equipment installations. Provide assistance to production and maintenance as required. qualifications: Experience level: Experienced Minimum 3 years of experience Education: Bachelors (required) skills: Maintenance Maintenance Mechanical Steel Manufacturing Hydraulics Pneumatics Reliability Reliability Reliability Reliability AutoCAD Capital Equipment Reliability Reliability Reliability Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical prescription dental vision AD&D life insurance offerings short-term disability 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility) This posting is open for thirty (30) days. #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad USA