Sr. Reliability Engineer

CSL Behring•Kankakee, IL

23h

About The Position

The Sr. Reliability Engineer is responsible for equipment reliability and maintenance strategy for utility and manufacturing equipment. The role monitors equipment performance and implements improvements using Reliability-Centered Maintenance, reliability engineering methods, data analysis, root cause analysis, root cause failure analysis, and failure reporting and corrective action systems. As the organization’s reliability technical lead, this position mentors junior engineers and technicians, leads reliability improvement teams, collaborates across Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering, and promotes continuous improvement. It develops and maintains maintenance strategies and mechanical integrity plans for plant equipment, improves preventive maintenance programs and asset records, and supports equipment classification and CMMS data quality. The role uses statistical analysis, machine learning, predictive maintenance models, IoT and sensor data, and Power BI dashboards to anticipate failures, improve equipment uptime, and communicate performance. It oversees mechanical integrity and risk-based inspection programs, predictive maintenance and condition-monitoring technologies, audit readiness, and compliance with applicable industry and regulatory standards. The position also measures reliability and mechanical integrity KPIs and supports safe, compliant plant operations. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and at least seven years of maintenance and engineering experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments. Strong support of GMP manufacturing operations and experience with reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, and CMMS platforms are required. The expected base salary range is $108,000–$128,000; incentive compensation and equity may also be included. CSL Behring describes itself as a global biotherapeutics leader, and CSL employs 32,000 people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or a related discipline).
At least 7 years of maintenance and engineering experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong background supporting GMP manufacturing operations; aseptic, fill/finish, bulk, fractionation, or utilities experience is preferred.
Experience with reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, and CMMS systems.
Experience with CMMS platforms such as Maximo, SAP, or TrackWise Digital.
Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles and asset management best practices.
Strong shop-floor leadership presence and ability to make timely operational decisions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication abilities.
Technical expertise in asset management and data-driven decision-making.
Ability to lead change and transformation and collaborate across cultures.
Commitment to CSL values, ethical behavior, inclusive teamwork, and modeling a positive, respectful culture.
Compliance with CSL Behring’s Safety Program, OSHA requirements, and applicable health and safety mandates.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Six Sigma or Lean principles.
Data Analysis certification.
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification.
Mechanical Integrity certification, such as API 510, API 570, or API 653.
Experience in GMP manufacturing areas such as aseptic, fill/finish, bulk, fractionation, or utilities.

Responsibilities

Serve as the reliability technical lead, mentoring and coaching junior engineers and technicians on equipment reliability and mechanical integrity practices.
Lead reliability improvement teams and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to resolve equipment issues and improve plant reliability.
Analyze maintenance and integrity data trends using tools such as FMEA and RCA.
Promote reliability and continuous improvement through leadership, problem-solving, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies and mechanical integrity plans for plant equipment, including pressure vessels, piping, and rotating equipment.
Continuously improve preventive maintenance programs, Bills of Materials, and spare-parts inventories to support regulatory compliance.
Collaborate on equipment classification, SAP location hierarchy, asset information population, and acquisition of equipment manuals.
Use data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning to analyze equipment performance and predict failures.
Develop predictive maintenance models and implement proactive actions to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
Identify and implement reliability and mechanical integrity improvements to enhance equipment uptime and performance.
Develop Power BI dashboards to visualize reliability data and performance metrics for stakeholders.
Oversee mechanical integrity programs for pressure vessels, piping systems, and rotating equipment.
Implement and manage risk-based inspection programs in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Recommend and implement improvements to maintenance and mechanical integrity programs.
Ensure equipment meets mechanical integrity standards through regular inspections and non-destructive testing methods.
Maintain CMMS data integrity to support preventive, predictive, condition-based maintenance, and mechanical integrity requirements.
Oversee maintenance planning processes and evaluate new predictive technologies.
Lead the use of predictive maintenance technologies and non-destructive testing to minimize downtime and protect the integrity of critical assets.
Oversee condition-monitoring technologies, including vibration analysis, ultrasound scanning, infrared scanning, oil analysis, eddy current, liquid penetrant testing, and dynamic/static motor current testing.
Use condition-monitoring tools to detect early equipment degradation and initiate proactive maintenance actions.
Implement and manage condition-based monitoring programs using IoT and sensor-based technologies for critical assets.
Use real-time sensor data to identify early signs of equipment degradation and initiate proactive actions.
Measure and report reliability and mechanical integrity KPIs, including MTBF, MTTR, equipment downtime, and maintenance costs.
Develop performance reports and Power BI dashboards showing improvements in maintenance and mechanical integrity practices.
Serve as the subject matter expert for internal and regulatory audits concerning equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and maintenance.
Ensure compliance with standards including API 510, API 570, API 653, ASME, and OSHA.
Keep current with biopharmaceutical industry best practices, mechanical integrity, and problem-solving techniques.
Promote CSL values: Customer Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance.
Ensure adherence to CSL Behring’s Safety Program and applicable OSHA and health and safety mandates.