Senior Reliability Engineer

Videojet • Elk Grove, CA

1d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Videojet Technologies, a Veralto company, is hiring a Senior Reliability Engineer for its Operations Team at the Elk Grove, Illinois manufacturing site. This on-site, plant-based role owns equipment reliability and the site’s maintenance program, while leading capital-equipment projects from concept through commissioning. The position is hands-on and highly autonomous, involving direct work with manufacturing equipment, independent priority setting, and implementation of sustainable operating improvements. It also requires close collaboration with Operations, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain, as well as strong project management across project scope, schedules, budgets, vendors, contractors, and risks.

The engineer will improve reliability and maintenance for chemical mixing and filling lines, develop maintenance strategies and documentation, support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations, and lead continuous improvement. The role also plans and delivers capital projects supporting growth, automation, infrastructure, and facility improvements. It includes direct leadership, coaching, and development of the site’s Maintenance Technician, collaboration on safety and regulatory compliance, and support for facility maintenance as needed.

Videojet describes its work as contributing to product safety and authenticity in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets. It is part of Veralto’s Product Quality & Innovation segment and global network of 17,000 associates. The company describes its culture as purpose-driven and offers training, development, coaching, and total rewards. The stated compensation range is $120,000–$150,000 USD per year, with eligibility for bonus pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in packaging, filling, chemical processing, or high-mix manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing, implementing, or materially improving a preventive or predictive maintenance program.
• Demonstrated participation in or leadership of capital investment projects from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment and relevant mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical-control, or automation systems.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong project management ability, including defining scope, developing plans and budgets, coordinating vendors and contractors, managing risks, and tracking projects through commissioning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting manufacturing infrastructure and facility systems.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning practices.
• Experience implementing automation or Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NFPA, and industrial safety standards.
• Experience leading maintenance personnel or technical teams, with a focus on coaching and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for chemical mixing and filling lines to maximize reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Develop equipment maintenance strategies, spare-parts management, asset documentation, and equipment lifecycle plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment uptime, OEE, safety, quality, and cost reduction.
• Develop equipment standards, maintenance procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
• Support manufacturing-equipment troubleshooting and lead root-cause investigations into recurring failures.
• Plan, budget, execute, and commission capital projects for chemical mixing and filling equipment, manufacturing growth, automation, infrastructure, and facility improvements.
• Work with Operations to identify process bottlenecks and implement engineering solutions that improve productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement automation, new technologies, and process improvements to enhance manufacturing capability and reduce operating costs.
• Manage relationships with equipment vendors, contractors, and external engineering resources.
• Provide direct leadership, coaching, and development for the site’s Maintenance Technician, establishing priorities, standard work, and accountability.
• Collaborate with EHS to ensure equipment and facility projects meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support facility maintenance activities involving utilities, infrastructure, and building systems as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and a permissive paid time off policy emphasizing flexibility and trust.
• Dedicated training, on-the-job development, and coaching.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• Associate wellbeing programming with rewards.
• Bonus pay eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior