Equipment Reliability Engineer: Optimize Downtime & OEE

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Equipment Reliability Engineer located in Austin, TX. You will lead reliability initiatives across high-volume manufacturing, leverage CMMS data, and partner with Operations and Maintenance to boost OEE.

This role requires strong MTBF/MTTR analysis, predictive maintenance strategies, and mentoring of reliability staff to drive continuous improvement. If you excel at data-driven problem solving and coordinating cross-functional projects, join Flex to deliver reliable equipment

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• Manufacturing maintenance experience totaling 3 to 5+ years desirable.
• At least 2 years working directly with a CMMS system including configuring new assets therein.
• Knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance tools and world class asset care.
• Proven track record of engineering and maintenance with the ability to apply engineering and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task under continuously changing business priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership in the deployment of reliability engineering best practices within a complex manufacturing operation.
• Experience in implementing reliability initiatives in an automated manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Coach, develop, and mentor reliability engineering staff to strengthen technical capabilities and team performance.
• Analyze equipment failure and downtime data to identify trends and drive improvements in overall equipment reliability.
• Develop and implement predictive maintenance strategies, procedures, and tools to enhance asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Perform and communicate MTBF and MTTR to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting efforts and lead initiatives to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, and maintenance—to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects, adjusting priorities as needed to align with business goals and operational demands.
• Continuously improve the utilization and effectiveness of CMMS and other downtime tracking systems, including reporting and analytics.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis and lead implementation of sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through effective communication, technical support, and performance delivery.
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating leadership, accountability, and the ability to deliver results through team collaboration.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.

Skills

CMMS

Predictive maintenance

MTBF/MTTR

OEE analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing engineering

Tools

CMMS configuration

Job description

Flex is seeking an Equipment Reliability Engineer located in Austin, TX. You will lead reliability initiatives across high-volume manufacturing, leverage CMMS data, and partner with Operations and Maintenance to boost OEE.

This role requires strong MTBF/MTTR analysis, predictive maintenance strategies, and mentoring of reliability staff to drive continuous improvement. If you excel at data-driven problem solving and coordinating cross-functional projects, join Flex to deliver reliable equipment