Reliability Engineer

Lonza•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reliability Engineer Houston, TX The actual location of this job is in Houston, US. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. You will play a key role connecting Lonza, our customers, and patients. As a Reliability Engineer, you will support manufacturing operations by improving equipment reliability and ensuring consistent performance in a regulated environment. This is a site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing environments
Knowledge of GMP/cGMP principles and regulated industry practices
Familiarity with reliability tools such as FMEA, RCA, RCM, or TPM
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Analyze equipment performance to identify failure trends and opportunities for improvement
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and apply tools such as FMEA and RCM
Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Partner with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment uptime
Track and report key reliability metrics such as MTBF and MTTR
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance
Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and safety standards