Reliability Engineer (Maintenance Planning and Asset Strategy)

Thermo Fisher Scientific•High Point, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer supports the Drug Product Division at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s High Point, North Carolina location. The role partners with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to develop and execute strategies that improve equipment performance, reliability, and operational excellence throughout the asset lifecycle. It uses data, engineering expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and support manufacturing operations. The position applies reliability engineering principles to equipment maintenance planning and asset strategy. It develops maintenance programs based on equipment criticality and failure modes, analyzes equipment and maintenance data, supports root cause investigations and corrective actions, and contributes to equipment installations, qualifications, and capital projects. It also maintains asset information and performance indicators, supports GMP and regulatory audit readiness, and serves as an SME or backup SME for Maximo CMMS and Metasys building automation systems.

Requirements

Associate degree and at least 5 years of equipment-related experience, or bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of equipment-related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
Experience applying reliability engineering principles, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and preventive maintenance optimization.
Experience working with CMMS platforms such as Maximo or SAP.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret equipment performance data and drive improvement initiatives.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, asset management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience with TrackWise or similar quality management systems.
Experience with building management systems such as Metasys.
Project management experience supporting equipment upgrades, capital projects, or manufacturing improvements.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize reliability-centered maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and maintenance plans based on equipment criticality and failure modes.
Analyze equipment performance, downtime, OEE, and maintenance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Lead and support root cause failure analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring equipment issues.
Partner with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize work according to production impact, risk, and asset criticality.
Drive initiatives to improve equipment availability, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimize maintenance intervals.
Support technical investigations and deviation management by identifying systemic equipment issues and recommending sustainable solutions.
Participate in new equipment installations, qualification activities, and capital projects, focusing on reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle cost.
Develop and review User Requirement Specifications and Functional Requirements with reliability and spare-parts strategies in mind.
Maintain accurate asset information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support data-driven decisions.
Establish, monitor, and report reliability performance indicators and drive improvement initiatives.
Support audit readiness by ensuring maintenance strategies and documentation meet GMP and regulatory expectations.
Serve as a subject matter expert or backup SME for CMMS (Maximo) and building automation systems (Metasys).
Collaborate across departments to improve equipment performance, manufacturing capacity, and operational efficiency.