Equipment & Reliability Engineer

Chobani; Town of New Berlin (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401k match

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Chobani is seeking an Equipment and Reliability Engineer to improve asset and process efficiencies, delivering step-change results in OEE and cost through engineering support and data-driven decision making. You will collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to solve complex problems and support new equipment installations.

The role requires leadership to lead projects, influence the organization, and develop design concepts for filler/packaging equipment, using Six Sigma tools like FMEA, MTTR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related)
• 3–5 years of experience at the plant level
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience creating and drafting technical documents and reports
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical/diagram form
• Proficient with CAD and common PC tools (email, word, spreadsheets)

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems to sustainably improve OEE and/or cost
• Redesign equipment to meet OEE/cost goals
• Lead root cause analysis, failure tracking, and corrective actions to improve reliability
• Coordinate with 3rd party engineering teams as needed
• Prepare conceptual designs for filler/packaging equipment
• Apply Six Sigma and data tools (FMEA, MTTR, MTBF) to problems
• Serve as engineering SME on project teams
• Research topics and conduct trials with production
• Transition capital projects to production
• Maintain docs for filler/packaging changes (Process Descriptions, Drawings)
• Review and critique proposed equipment changes and submittals
• Lead problem-solving, initiatives, and capital projects with team
• Assess vendors’ competence, capabilities, and bid documents
• Manage project development including budget, schedule, and performance
• Follow safety procedures and GMPs

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

CAD

Job description

The Equipment and Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving asset and process efficiencies to deliver step change results in OEE and cost through engineering support and data-driven decision making. Utilizing their engineering skills, they will work in a collaborative environment with Operations and Maintenance to solve complex problems, redesign equipment and support new equipment installations. The successful candidate will also possess leadership skills that will enable them to lead projects, initiatives and influence the organization.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems in a way that sustainably delivers step change improvements in OEE and/or Cost
• Be able to redesign equipment not currently capable of achieving OEE/Cost goals due to reliability and/or speed capabilities
• Lead root cause analysis, failure tracking, and corrective action implementation to improve equipment reliability
• Work with and lead 3rd party engineering teams to support the first two bullet points when needed
• Prepare conceptual engineering designs and floor plans for filler/packaging equipment
• Use Six Sigma and data driven tools (FMEA, MTTR, MTBF and others) to solve complex problems
• Serve as engineering subject matter expert on local project teams
• Lead root cause analysis, failure tracking, and corrective action implementation to improve equipment reliability
• Research engineering topics, prepare studies and conduct trials with production
• Assist with transitioning capital projects to the production plant team
• Develop & Maintain documentation in support of filler/packaging changes (Process Description, Scope, Process Drawings, etc.)
• Solicit and critique proposed filler/packaging changes, submittals and designs
• Use team management skills to lead problem solves, business initiatives and capital projects
• Assess vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status. Review and negotiate bid documents
• Accountable for project development and execution to include budget, schedule, and performance
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field)
• 3-5 years of experience (including experience at the plant level)
• Six Sigma Green Belt certified or the ability to achieve certification within 6 months of start date
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both in oral and written form
• Experience creating and drafting technical documents and reports
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, computer aided design (CAD)

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 byHamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,MichiganandAustralia, and its products are available throughoutNorth Americaand distributed inAustraliaand other select markets.

For more information, please visitwww.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $82,500.00 - $129,800.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

• Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
• To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information.
• We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.