Poromerics Area Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Qnity; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity is seeking a Poromerics Area Maintenance Reliability Engineer to maximize equipment reliability and maintainability across the Poromerics Area. You will provide technical leadership for maintenance strategies, capital projects, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, environmental, and quality standards.

You will develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs, lead RCFA investigations, and support capital projects and new installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP, Maximo, or MaintainX.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Lead RCFA investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility systems.
• Manage equipment reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, and asset availability.
• Coordinate contractors and maintenance service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Safety Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maximo

MaintainX

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Position Summary

The Poromerics Area Maintenance Reliability Engineer is responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability across the Poromerics Area. This role provides technical leadership for maintenance strategies, asset improvement programs, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility systems.
• Manage equipment reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, and asset availability.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
• Develop maintenance standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate contractors and maintenance service providers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve plant performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP, Maximo, or MaintainX.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CMRP, CRE, Six Sigma, or related certifications.
• Experience in chemical, manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and condition monitoring technologies.

Key Competencies

Leadership, technical problem solving, communication, project management, analytical thinking, continuous improvement, and safety leadership.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing and industrial environment requiring regular plant inspections, occasional off-hours support, and adherence to PPE requirements.

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