Manufacturing Equipment Reliability Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Clearwater, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision care

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an Equipment Reliability Engineer to define and drive a long-term reliability roadmap for a site, shifting from reactive to proactive maintenance and integrating digital tools to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

The role leads PM/PdM optimization, RCA, and capital upgrades, working with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed reliability into daily production and site safety initiatives. relocation assistance is provided in eligible cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, RCA).
• Hands-on experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and OEE monitoring software.
• Experience in managing equipment upgrade projects (CAPEX).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a multi-year Reliability Roadmap to improve MTBF and MTTR.
• Audit PM schedules and implement predictive maintenance techniques to move toward CBM.
• Identify critical end-of-life equipment and manage upgrades/retrofits for performance and safety.
• Deploy and optimize OEE software and asset management systems to enable data-driven decisions.
• Lead RCA investigations and ensure permanent corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to embed reliability in production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Executive communication

Facilitation & coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

OEE monitoring software

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Equipment Reliability Engineer will be responsible for defining and executing the long-term reliability roadmap for our site/facility. This role focuses on transitioning our maintenance strategy from reactive to proactive/predictive, optimizing equipment uptime, and integrating digital tools to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Reliability Roadmap Development: Establish and lead a multi-year strategy to improve equipment reliability, focusing on MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTTR (Mean Time To Repair).
• PM/PdM Optimization: Audit current Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules. Redesign and implement predictive maintenance (PdM) techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to move toward a Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) approach.
• Capital Upgrades & Obsolescence: Identify critical equipment at end-of-life. Manage the technical scope and execution of equipment upgrades and retrofits to improve performance and safety.
• Digital Integration: Lead the deployment and optimization of OEE software and asset management systems. Drive data-driven decision-making by utilizing analytics to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Lead RCA investigations for chronic equipment failures, ensuring permanent corrective actions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure reliability requirements are integrated into the daily production schedule.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proven ability to lead cultural changes in complex manufacturing environments
• Strong facilitation and coaching capability
• Demonstrated influence without direct authority
• Data-driven decision making
• Executive communication and presentation skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including project implementation and process improvement roles
• Proficiency in reliability methodologies (RCM, FMEA, RCA)
• Hands-on experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and OEE monitoring software.
• Previous experience in managing equipment upgrade projects (CAPEX)

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $91,700.00 and $152,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 03, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.