Reliability and Maintenance Engineer

Xylem • Morton Grove, IL

94d

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. The Reliability and Maintenance Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime, improve OEE, and extend asset life. This role supports strategic planning for equipment replacement, modernization, and reliability improvements. The engineer will also provide hands-on troubleshooting support when needed, leveraging strong automation and electronics expertise. Additionally, the role includes supporting design reviews for new equipment from a reliability perspective and applying reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles to extend asset lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related discipline)
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in preventive maintenance, reliability engineering, or manufacturing maintenance
• Demonstrated track record of implementing TPM, predictive maintenance, and reliability improvement projects
• Hands-on knowledge of automation systems, PLCs, industrial electronics, and control systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; capable of partnering with operations, procurement, and engineering

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) or equivalent
• Experience with advanced CMMS platforms

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, including TPM practices, to ensure high equipment reliability and availability.
• Drive initiatives to improve OEE by reducing unplanned downtime, optimizing maintenance schedules, and enhancing spare parts availability.
• Partner with Maintenance Manager and Operations to plan machine upgrades, replacements, and modernization projects, ensuring alignment with long-term business needs.
• Collaborate with procurement and inventory teams to ensure critical spare parts are available, well-organized, and cost-optimized.
• Provide expertise in automation and electronics to support root cause analysis and corrective actions during machine breakdowns.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair PLC, automation, and electronic systems, providing hands-on support to quickly restore equipment functionality and minimize downtime.
• Champion TPM methodologies and other Lean maintenance tools across the plant, engaging cross-functional teams and driving a reliability-focused culture.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, compliance with safety/environmental regulations, and equipment history.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators such as MTBF, MTTR, and OEE; apply Pareto analysis to prioritize improvement actions.
• Conduct structured root cause failure analysis (RCCA), FMEA, and risk assessments to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Implement and sustain RCM practices to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Lead long-term PM planning and analyze downtime trends.
• Support capital projects with reliability input and ROI analysis.
• Participate in strategic planning and annual budgeting.
• Mentor technicians in PM, TPM, and troubleshooting best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendor to improve reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree