Maintenance Reliability Engineer

MRA Recruiting Services•Waunakee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Protein Laboratories (SPL) is a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, producing critical therapies that improve and save lives worldwide. Reliable equipment is essential to delivering safe, high-quality biologics…and that’s where you come in. We’re seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead reliability strategy and execution at our Waunakee, WI site. This role goes beyond reactive maintenance. You’ll drive failure elimination, optimize preventive maintenance programs, strengthen predictive maintenance capabilities, and influence capital investments that improve asset performance. If you thrive on data-driven problem solving, enjoy leading technical initiatives, and want to make measurable impact in a regulated manufacturing environment, this is a high-visibility opportunity to do just that.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Reliability) or related discipline — or equivalent hands-on experience
2+ years of reliability, maintenance engineering, or related experience
Experience performing or leading RCA, FMEA, or structured problem-solving methodologies
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret CMMS data
Working knowledge of maintenance strategies within a regulated manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
10+ years of reliability or maintenance engineering experience
Experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or GMP-regulated manufacturing
Experience implementing predictive maintenance technologies

Responsibilities

Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for significant or repeat failures; drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure
Conduct FMEA on critical assets to identify failure modes and optimize maintenance strategies
Identify and eliminate “Bad Actors” (chronic problem equipment) through structured improvement plans
Analyze CMMS data to identify downtime drivers, reliability trends, and improvement priorities
Own PM program technical strategy, including categorization, task optimization, and interval management
Perform risk-based PM assessments (severity, occurrence, detection) and coordinate Quality-critical PM reviews with QA
Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM) programs including vibration, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasound
Partner with Maintenance Planning to ensure PM content is technically sound and value-added
Provide reliability input to capital projects, including design reviews, commissioning plans, and acceptance criteria
Identify, propose, and lead capital projects that improve equipment reliability or eliminate chronic failure modes
Support Asset Lifecycle Management (LCAM) processes for new or modified equipment installations
Lead change control efforts for reliability improvements on GMP equipment
Provide technical leadership to Engineering Technicians and experienced maintenance personnel
Guide complex troubleshooting efforts and promote reliability best practices
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to drive sustainable reliability improvements
Report reliability performance insights and recommendations to Maintenance, Facilities & Asset Systems leadership

Benefits

Meaningful work supporting life-saving biologically based therapeutics used worldwide
Competitive compensation package including base salary and recognition programs
401(k) with company match to support your long-term financial goals
Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Career development and leadership growth opportunities within a global biopharmaceutical organization
Collaborative, science-driven culture that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
High quality of life in Waunakee, WI! A growing community just outside Madison with excellent schools and outdoor recreation

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