On-Site Plant Reliability Engineer - Akron: Hands-On Impact

Orion Placement; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a Plant Reliability Engineer in Akron, OH, on-site, to maximize equipment performance and optimize maintenance processes across the manufacturing floor.

The role involves troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automated systems; leading root cause analyses; and developing preventive maintenance programs to boost uptime. A hands-on, collaborative engineer with 2+ years in manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, sensors, drives, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance systems and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment issues.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations and implement durable solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance programs to increase uptime.
• Analyze downtime data to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Support PLCs, industrial controls, robotics, sensors, and other automation systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians and provide technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting support.
• Help improve plant utilities, equipment standards, and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/controls

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a Plant Reliability Engineer in Akron, OH, on-site, to maximize equipment performance and optimize maintenance processes across the manufacturing floor.

The role involves troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automated systems; leading root cause analyses; and developing preventive maintenance programs to boost uptime. A hands-on, collaborative engineer with 2+ years in manufacturing is preferred.