Reliability Engineer

Freudenberg • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Failure Analysis & Maintenance Strategy: Diagnose equipment issues and optimize performance using CMMS, predictive tools, and root cause analysis. Technical Drawing & Documentation: Create detailed engineering drawings with AutoCAD and Inventor, and produce professional deliverables like project scopes and executive presentations. Systems Troubleshooting & Safety Engineering: Apply expertise in electromechanical and industrial control systems to resolve machine issues and enhance safety through equipment redesign. Project Leadership & Capital Execution: Support Capex and Maintenance initiatives from concept to closeout using the full capital engineering stage-gate process. Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with third-party vendors to outsource fabrications, manage part procurement, and create SAP requisitions. Predictive Monitoring & Reliability Support: Monitor critical equipment health using vibration analysis and thermal imaging, and assist in developing long-term reliability strategies. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-10 years of reliability, maintenance, or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of controls and instrumentation/SCADA and AutoCAD
• Self-starter with strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Reliability or Project Management Certifications (CMRP, CRL, PMP) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are a plus

Responsibilities

• Failure Analysis & Maintenance Strategy: Diagnose equipment issues and optimize performance using CMMS, predictive tools, and root cause analysis.
• Technical Drawing & Documentation: Create detailed engineering drawings with AutoCAD and Inventor, and produce professional deliverables like project scopes and executive presentations.
• Systems Troubleshooting & Safety Engineering: Apply expertise in electromechanical and industrial control systems to resolve machine issues and enhance safety through equipment redesign.
• Project Leadership & Capital Execution: Support Capex and Maintenance initiatives from concept to closeout using the full capital engineering stage-gate process.
• Procurement & Vendor Coordination: Collaborate with third-party vendors to outsource fabrications, manage part procurement, and create SAP requisitions.
• Predictive Monitoring & Reliability Support: Monitor critical equipment health using vibration analysis and thermal imaging, and assist in developing long-term reliability strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees