Senior Remote Reliability Mechanical Engineer

Placements24

Queenstown

Hybrid

NZD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Home office stipend

Retirement plan matching

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Reliability Mechanical Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will improve product performance, longevity, and efficiency by applying reliability engineering practices, analyzing failures, and driving continuous improvement from a remote location.

The role emphasizes reliability methods such as FMEA, RCM, RCA, and predictive maintenance using vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience with reliability analysis methodologies (FMEA, RCM, RCA).
Strong understanding of rotating equipment and failure modes.
Experience with data analysis and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement reliability centered maintenance (RCM) programs for mechanical systems and components.
Conduct FMEA and RCA to identify failure drivers.
Analyze equipment performance data, maintenance records, and failure histories to identify trends.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance schedules using vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis.
Collaborate with design teams to incorporate reliability into new products.
Define reliability KPIs and track performance against targets.
Provide technical recommendations for upgrades and spares strategy.
Create and maintain maintenance procedures and reliability reports.
Support troubleshooting for complex mechanical equipment failures.
Stay updated with industry best practices in reliability engineering.