Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Eastman • Springfield, MA

3d • $76,000 - $104,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Familiarity with process industry standards and applicable codes like ASME, API, ANSI, etc.
• Experience with rotating equipment, piping systems, and mechanical equipment and design (pumps, blowers, compressors, relief devices, tanks, piping, etc)
• Experience with mechanical integrity (MI) requirements (tank, pressure vessel, piping inspections) which support OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Knowledge of PSM Mechanical Integrity and materials of construction for chemical processes
• Strong communication and technical skills
• High degree of initiative
• Ability to contribute individually and as a leader in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting highly preferred
• Experience with reliability engineering highly preferred
• Experience with SAP Maintenance systems and AutoCad software highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support operations and maintenance during on-going plant operations including troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and support during major turnarounds
• Provide input into capital project scope and detailed engineering to insure safe reliable plant design, production at target rates, and low life cycle costs
• Perform analysis of production loss and equipment failure data using statistical analysis tools and recommend projects to improve reliability
• Lead, facilitate, or participate in root cause analyses of process upsets and equipment failures to identify corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Coordinate engineering, repair and construction activities for plant alterations and improvements
• Lead problem solving teams to identify, design and implement improvements
• Coordinate and manage reliability project development, design, and installation

Benefits

• Base pay plus performance-based incentive opportunities that let you share in our success.
• Comprehensive medical, prescription-drug, and dental coverage—paired with a Health Savings Account option to help you save tax-free dollars for care today or in the future.
• A robust menu of voluntary benefits—including vision, optional life, critical-illness protection, and more—so you can tailor coverage to fit your life.
• Holistic wellness support: financial-planning tools, family-building assistance (adoption, pregnancy, and fertility resources), parental leave, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• 401(k) with a company match—plus an additional annual retirement contribution from Eastman to accelerate your long-term savings.
• Eleven paid holidays, one personal day, paid time off, and paid vacation to recharge, celebrate, or handle life’s moments.
• Access to mentorship, learning resources, and leadership programs that empower you to thrive in your current role and chart the next steps in your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level