Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Lincoln Electric; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to enhance equipment performance and reliability. In this full-time role, you will develop and implement strategies to minimize downtime and improve maintenance practices. Your analytical skills will be key in conducting root cause analyses and monitoring equipment performance data. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure compliance with safety standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• Proven experience in maintenance reliability engineering or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliability strategies to improve equipment performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance practices.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaborative Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FMEA

RCA

RCM

CMMS

Job description

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.

Location: Mason
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Maintenance
Pay Range: ($89,104.00- $133,656.00)
Target Bonus: %
Req ID:26460

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis on equipment failures and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and maintenance practices.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Determine best maintenance practices for specific pieces of equipment.
• Generate and utilize Pareto Charts to identify and analyze equipment failures to prioritize maintenance functions and equipment improvements.
• Conduct risk assessment and implement risk mitigation methodologies (FMECA & RCM).
• Be responsible for the reliability and failure minimization of all equipment at the plant.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams consisting of Maintenance Managers, Process Engineers, Supervisors, Operators, and Maintenance Technicians, using RCM, FMEA, and other methodologies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience in maintenance reliability engineering or a similar role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in reliability analysis tools and techniques (e.g., FMEA, RCA, RCM).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in maintenance and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., Certified Reliability Engineer).
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and software.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.