Reliability & Condition Monitoring Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in New Zealand is seeking a Reliability & Condition Monitoring Engineer to maximise equipment availability and extend asset life. You will drive condition-based strategies, lubrication programs, and proactive maintenance to support safe, cost-effective operations at site.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to meet quality standards, comply with ISO policies, and promote Abbott values across the site in Pokeno, Waikato.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in engineering or related field.
• ISO vibration analyst qualification preferred.
• Strong delivery skills and project execution capability.

Responsibilities

• Execute Maintenance Management Program activities (EAM, Maximo).
• Support equipment reliability and availability targets.
• Identify deterioration and failure risks before downtime.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Perform planned condition and lubrication activities.
• Maintain lubrication records and storage processes.
• Analyze failures and trends to implement improvements.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Root cause analysis

Maintenance planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electrical, controls & instrumentation, chemical, IT) or Level 4 trade qualification

Tools

Maximo

Lubrication management

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in New Zealand is seeking a Reliability & Condition Monitoring Engineer to maximise equipment availability and extend asset life. You will drive condition-based strategies, lubrication programs, and proactive maintenance to support safe, cost-effective operations at site.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to meet quality standards, comply with ISO policies, and promote Abbott values across the site in Pokeno, Waikato.