Vibration Analyst

SKF • Whitpain Township, PA

1d • $71,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Vibration Analyst works onsite at the end user’s facility and manages all aspects of the condition monitoring program, with the goal of increasing rotating equipment performance. The role is accountable for delivering KPIs and outcomes under contractual obligations, managing the performance contract’s scope, schedule, and budget, and building a partnership with the end user to identify rotating equipment improvement opportunities.

The analyst troubleshoots complex machinery problems and performs multi-channel data analysis. The position also coordinates SKF program resources, facilitates bearing inspections, root cause analysis and remanufacturing processes, and coordinates plant rebuild activities and quality with third parties. The role drives preparation and execution of operations reviews with the end user, presenting successes and challenges.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or relevant degree/experience.
• Vibration analysis experience at least at ISO Category III level, including certification or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience working in an industrial continuous process environment.
• Proven leadership ability to build and drive a team toward program goals.
• Effective communication skills and ability to drive activities and improvements with urgency and high quality.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to accomplish multiple assignments and deliverables in a complex environment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 applications and other computer tools.
• Sound understanding and demonstrated experience with predictive maintenance technologies and practices, including electrical and mechanical infrared inspections, in-place dynamic balancing, airborne ultrasound inspections, machinery alignment, ODS, and Motion Amplification.
• Working knowledge of CMMS and planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of KPIs and outcomes based on contractual obligations.
• Troubleshoot complex machinery problems.
• Perform multi-channel data analysis.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for the performance contract.
• Build a partnership with the end user team and identify opportunities for rotating equipment improvement.
• Coordinate activities for the effective use of all SKF resources who are part of the program team.
• Facilitate bearing inspections, root cause analysis (RCFA), and remanufacturing processes using best practices.
• Coordinate plant rebuild processes and quality with third parties to ensure rebuilds are delivered in a precision state.
• Drive preparation and execution of operations reviews with the end user, presenting successes and challenges.

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.
• Flexible work options, depending on role.
• Comprehensive healthcare options and an opt-out payment.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Supplemental benefits including critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, and employee discount programs.
• Short Term Variable Salary (STVS) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at management’s discretion.
• 401(k) program with a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of the employee’s elected contribution, fully vested, plus an additional 5% company contribution.

What This Job Offers

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