Junior Reliability Engineer – Vibration Analysis & MCSA

IRISS, Inc.; Capital Governorate; On-site; BHD 13,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

IRISS, Inc. is seeking a Junior Reliability Engineer in Bahrain to diagnose and assess rotating equipment across power plants and industrial facilities.

You will advance in predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, MCSA, and asset reliability while working with experienced practitioners on client sites. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience with rotating equipment, electrical systems, and condition monitoring, with furnace thermography being a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial experience with rotating equipment
• Experience with vibration measurement, FFT, time waveform and phase data
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance, RCA, and reliability programs
• Experience with furnace thermography or high-temperature inspection is a plus
• Strong analytical, reporting, and customer-facing skills

Responsibilities

• Perform vibration measurements and analysis on rotating equipment (pumps, motors, fans, compressors).
• Conduct MCSA testing and diagnostics.
• Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.
• Interpret spectra and waveforms to identify developing faults.
• Conduct field inspections and assist in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support furnace thermography and high-temperature inspection as required.
• Prepare technical reports with findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Present technical findings to customers and collaborate with site teams.

Skills

Vibration Analysis

Motor Current Signature Analysis

Condition Monitoring

Predictive Maintenance

Reliability Engineering

NDT

Industrial Diagnostics

Education

Engineering degree or diploma (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics)

Job description

Company Overview

IRISS is the global leader in industrial safety and condition-based monitoring technologies, trusted by power generation, data center, and critical infrastructure teams worldwide. We design and manufacture in our facility in Bradenton Florida (made in the USA) innovative solutions that make maintenance safer, smarter, and more connected — helping organizations prevent failure, reduce risk, and protect their people.

IRISS has its headquarters in the U.S. with operations across LATAM, EMEA, APAC, and India. At our core is a simple idea with profound impact: We Humanize Safety. That means creating products and technologies that are not only advanced, but intuitive, empowering, and designed with people in mind.

We’re shaping the future of how industries work — and how workers stay safe

Please review our website and YouTube to learn more about our products and who we are:

Electrical Maintenance Safety Solutions | IRISS Inc

https://iriss.com/

IRISS - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@Irissemsd

Position Overview

We are seeking a Junior Reliability Engineer to join our team in Bahrain. The successful candidate will support the diagnosis and condition assessment of rotating equipment across power plants, aluminum facilities, process plants, and other industrial environments.

This role is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to build a specialist career in predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA), and asset reliability, while working alongside experienced reliability practitioners on real client sites.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience with hands‑on exposure to rotating equipment, electrical systems, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and reliability programs. Experience in furnace thermography and high-temperature inspection is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vibration measurements and analysis on rotating equipment, including pumps, motors, fans, compressors, and other critical machinery.
• Conduct Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA) testing and diagnostics.
• Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance programs.
• Interpret vibration spectra, time waveforms, phase data, and other condition monitoring information to identify developing machine faults.
• Conduct field inspections and support troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Support furnace thermography and high-temperature inspection activities where required.
• Prepare technical reports documenting inspection findings, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Assist in presenting technical findings and recommendations to customers.
• Work across multiple concurrent site assignments as part of the wider reliability services team.
• Maintain high standards of HSE, quality, confidentiality, and professional conduct during all site activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or technical diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on industrial experience in one or more of the following:
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA)
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Reliability Engineering
  • NDT
  • Industrial Diagnostics
• Practical experience with rotating equipment and industrial machinery.
• Good knowledge of:
  • Vibration measurement and analysis
  • FFT spectrum analysis
  • Time waveform analysis
  • Phase analysis
  • Machine fault diagnosis
  • Condition assessment
• Knowledge of predictive maintenance, condition-based maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), and industrial asset health monitoring.
• Experience with furnace thermography and high-temperature inspection will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good technical report writing, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and customer presentation skills.

Bahrain / Regional Requirements

• Candidates currently based in Bahrain will be given preference.
• A valid Bahrain driving license is mandatory.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across Bahrain and the wider region.
• Willingness to undertake multiple‑day site assignments when required.
• Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining professional communication with customers and internal teams.
• Candidates who are eligible and willing to work on regional assignments, including Saudi Arabia, will be preferred.