Mechanical Reliability Engineer – Asset Uptime Leader

Abbott; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free HIP medical coverage

Retirement plan with high employer‑con

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Global recognition as a great employer

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL-based Mechanical Reliability Engineer role focusing on improving asset performance throughout lifecycle. Drive maintenance excellence, lead reliability programs, and coordinate shutdowns with operations and vendors to maximize uptime.

Role requires data-driven analysis, RCFA/FMEA practice, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to reduce costs and ensure safety and compliance. Onsite in Abbott Park, IL with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years and significant engineering/operational experience.
• Strong data analysis, problem solving and process improvement skills.
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint; Maximo experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance engineering support activities and plant shutdown coordination.
• Develop and improve preventive, predictive, and reliability programs.
• Analyze equipment data and conduct RCFA, FMEA, and reliability studies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and vendors.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Maximo

Job description

Abbott Park, IL-based Mechanical Reliability Engineer role focusing on improving asset performance throughout lifecycle. Drive maintenance excellence, lead reliability programs, and coordinate shutdowns with operations and vendors to maximize uptime.

Role requires data-driven analysis, RCFA/FMEA practice, and collaboration across engineering disciplines to reduce costs and ensure safety and compliance. Onsite in Abbott Park, IL with growth opportunities.