Sr. Equipment Reliability Technician (Second Shift)

Blue Origin • Huntsville, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As a Sr. Equipment Reliability Technician at our Huntsville, Alabama facility, you will play a crucial role in the Maintenance department. This position is responsible for a variety of administrative and technical tasks aimed at ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our equipment. Your work will directly support the onboarding of new equipment, the development of preventative maintenance work instructions, and the identification of critical spare parts. We are looking for a proactive individual with a strong understanding of maintenance systems and hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a technical field.
• A minimum of 7+ years of hands-on experience in a maintenance or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience interacting with databases, identifying data for collection, and performing data analysis.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies and data collection systems.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working with CNC equipment.
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) or similar certification.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze downtime, delays, rework, and nonconformances to identify high-risk processes and recurring issues.
• Identify key data to be collected for monitoring equipment health and analyze that data to identify trends and predict failures.
• Lead or support root cause and corrective action investigations, from immediate containment through systemic fixes and verification.
• Build simple tracking and visibility tools to monitor reliability performance and guide priorities.
• Develop, refine, and standardize procedures, work instructions, checkouts, and maintenance plans to stabilize execution and reduce variability.
• Support commissioning and early-use stabilization of new tools and equipment.
• Oversee the onboarding of new equipment, ensuring it is integrated smoothly into our maintenance systems.
• Utilize and maintain the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Identify and catalog spare parts required for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Partner with design, manufacturing/integration engineering, Quality, and Operations to design and implement improvements in process, tooling, and equipment.
• Spend significant time on the floor observing operations, engaging with stakeholders, and closing the loop on changes.
• Provide hands-on technical support for equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree