Reliability Engineer - Sturgis, MI Plant

Abbott•Sturgis, MI

2d•$61,300 - $122,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing and leading preventative and predictive reliability programs to ensure safe, efficient operations and consistent production of high-quality products. This role focuses on identifying and resolving production issues, planning engineering responses, and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence. This position plays a critical role in optimizing engineering strategies and sustaining operational excellence across the plant. Assists in development, planning, and execution of all plant-related engineering activities including a wide variety of mechanical, chemical, and electrical components supporting equipment efficiency throughout the site. The Reliability Engineer will develop and gain a deep understanding of complex processing systems and equipment. Incorporates data analysis into decision making and focus areas to effectively make improvements. Analyze system failures to determine source and cause Participate in evaluating system conditions and contributing to the development of long-term obsolescence and sustainability plans. Lead mechanical integrity inspection programs for various equipment/vessels Applies working knowledge of engineering disciplines and independently conceives and develops approaches to problem solving that requires advanced technical knowledge Plans and conducts small to medium-sized projects. Responsibilities include detailed project planning/monitoring, budgeting, project reviews, implementation, validation, and release to production Promote and drive continuous improvement programs utilizing common problem-solving tools and methodologies in processes and procedures within the Ensure delivery of effective performance management while establishing and sustaining a positive work environment. Follows escalation reporting process with inputs from peers/manager for decision making as required. Make and communicate decisions that are appropriate for level of accountability. This position will work to coordinate external contractors to perform work in a cost effective and safe manner. You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, science or closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 2+ years of significant engineering, operational, and/or maintenance experience.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong technical and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with engineering responsibility in a regulated industry, with preference being for food, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, etc.
Project planning experience
Demonstrated leadership skills in an environment with complex equipment and systems
Knowledge of project planning tools and experience using them
Experience working with and implementing Continuous Improvement tools & methodologies
Experience working with tanks/vessels
Familiar with tank/vessel inspection codes

Responsibilities

developing and leading preventative and predictive reliability programs
identifying and resolving production issues
planning engineering responses
implementing solutions to prevent recurrence
optimizing engineering strategies
sustaining operational excellence across the plant
development, planning, and execution of all plant-related engineering activities
analyzing system failures to determine source and cause
evaluating system conditions and contributing to the development of long-term obsolescence and sustainability plans
leading mechanical integrity inspection programs for various equipment/vessels
planning and conducting small to medium-sized projects
promoting and driving continuous improvement programs
coordinating external contractors

Benefits

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plan
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
Retiree Healthcare program
Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.