Reliability Engineer
About The Position
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. This is a great opportunity for a Reliability Engineer at Arxada Rochester produces biocides and personal care ingredients for the hygiene, preservation and personal care markets.
Requirements
- Strong data analysis skills in Excel and SAP; experience with SAP CMMS a plus.
- Experience in liquid chemical manufacturing preferred.
- Knowledge of reliability engineering tools (FMEA, RCFA, RCM) and predictive maintenance techniques (vibration, lubrication, NDE, thermography, ultrasonics).
- Understanding of rotating equipment, equipment life-cycle cost, and critical spare parts analysis.
- Familiarity with RAGAGEP, PSM, MOC, and maintenance work management processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication and presentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Identify and manage reliability risks that impact plant or business operations.
- Develop and maintain plant engineering standards for materials, equipment and spare parts.
- Create and optimize Asset Maintenance Plans using preventive, predictive and NDT methods.
- Ensure equipment, processes and systems are operable, maintainable and reliable.
- Investigate and resolve recurring equipment or process failures using data-driven analysis.
- Analyze asset performance metrics such as utilization, OEE and remaining useful life.
- Provide technical support to production, maintenance and engineering teams.
- Support capital projects through risk analysis, engineering review and implementation oversight.
- Apply advanced reliability tools and methodologies to improve asset performance.
- Drive continuous improvement through reliability data analysis and process enhancements.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- short-term incentive bonus
- bonus and benefits as defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
