Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Transcat, Inc.•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Transcat is seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to serve as a key technical resource supporting clients in optimizing maintenance and reliability programs, driving performance improvements, and sustaining asset health. This role involves balancing hands-on maintenance leadership with analytical reliability strategies to reduce downtime, extend asset life, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This is an on-site position with occasional travel up to 25% of the time. The successful candidate will report directly to the Maintenance and Reliability Service Leader.

Requirements

3 – 5 years of experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering.
Demonstrated experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Working knowledge of reliability analysis methods and continuous improvement tools.
Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Experience with MRO and spare parts management and BOM development.
Knowledge of EHS and GMP regulations.
Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools (Spotfire, Power BI, Tableau) or AI technology.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with either SAP or Hexagon is preferred.
Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a STEM field or trade certification in instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field.
Life Science experience.
Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.

Responsibilities

Adhere to stringent regulatory requirements, such as FDA regulations, ensuring all activities and equipment meet industry standards for quality and safety.
Lead and execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities on production, utility, and process equipment.
Conduct data-driven analyses of equipment reliability trends and develop improvement recommendations.
Implement and sustain CMMS processes including PM optimization, asset hierarchies, and work management best practices.
Support and facilitate root-cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.
Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, EHS) to align M&R initiatives with business goals.
Support regulatory compliance (FDA, GMP) and ensure documentation meets company and industry standards.
Coordinate vendor and contractor support for maintenance and reliability improvement activities.
Contribute to MRO spare parts management, bill of materials accuracy, and lifecycle cost reduction.
Participate in continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives leveraging data visualization, AI, or BI tools.