Reliability Engineer

DPS Group Global; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support GxP Facility Operations, Engineering, and Capital Project teams within a regulated pharmaceutical and biotechnology environment. This role focuses on implementing maintenance and reliability best practices for facilities, utilities, instrumentation, and manufacturing equipment to maximize asset uptime and compliance.

The position involves CMMS administration, asset onboarding, preventive maintenance planning, calibration assessments, spare

Responsibilities

• Execute calibration interval determination assessments for instrumentation associated with new systems, utilities, and manufacturing equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance, calibration, and engineering service delivery through the implementation of reliability and maintenance best practices across GxP facilities.
• Develop asset maintenance plans, preventive maintenance strategies, and reliability programs through equipment reviews, manufacturer recommendations, and field walkdowns.
• Perform equipment criticality assessments to support maintenance strategy development and lifecycle asset management.
• Conduct spare parts criticality and risk assessments to determine recommended inventory levels and minimize the likelihood of unplanned downtime.
• Lead collaborative reviews and working sessions with Maintenance, Metrology, Engineering, Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q), Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to complete asset, calibration, maintenance, and spare parts assessments.
• Prepare and submit change requests within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset onboarding, maintenance plans, calibration requirements, and spare parts updates.
• Track completion and activation of CMMS records to support project turnover, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements within the CMMS based on equipment performance trends, maintenance history, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze equipment performance and reliability data to identify opportunities to improve asset uptime, reduce failures, and optimize maintenance costs.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify equipment failure modes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring equipment issues.
• Support operational readiness activities for new facilities, utilities, and manufacturing assets while ensuring compliance with Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and GxP requirements.

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support GxP Facility Operations, Engineering, and Capital Project Management teams within a regulated pharmaceutical and biotechnology environment. This individual will be responsible for implementing maintenance and reliability best practices for facilities, utilities, instrumentation, and manufacturing equipment. The Reliability Engineer will support asset onboarding and lifecycle management activities through preventive maintenance planning, calibration assessments, spare parts optimization, CMMS administration, reliability analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, equipment reliability principles, and maintenance best practices to improve asset performance and minimize unplanned downtime.

Role Accountabilities:

• Execute calibration interval determination assessments for instrumentation associated with new systems, utilities, and manufacturing equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance, calibration, and engineering service delivery through the implementation of reliability and maintenance best practices across GxP facilities.
• Develop asset maintenance plans, preventive maintenance strategies, and reliability programs through equipment reviews, manufacturer recommendations, and field walkdowns.
• Perform equipment criticality assessments to support maintenance strategy development and lifecycle asset management.
• Conduct spare parts criticality and risk assessments to determine recommended inventory levels and minimize the likelihood of unplanned downtime.
• Lead collaborative reviews and working sessions with Maintenance, Metrology, Engineering, Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q), Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to complete asset, calibration, maintenance, and spare parts assessments.
• Prepare and submit change requests within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset onboarding, maintenance plans, calibration requirements, and spare parts updates.
• Track completion and activation of CMMS records to support project turnover, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements within the CMMS based on equipment performance trends, maintenance history, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze equipment performance and reliability data to identify opportunities to improve asset uptime, reduce failures, and optimize maintenance costs.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify equipment failure modes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurring equipment issues.
• Support operational readiness activities for new facilities, utilities, and manufacturing assets while ensuring compliance with Good Engineering Practices (GEP) and GxP requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience supporting maintenance and reliability programs within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated GMP/GxP manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including equipment operation, troubleshooting, failure modes, and reliability improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance plans, calibration programs, spare parts strategies, and asset management processes.
• Experience utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for asset management, maintenance planning, calibration management, and spare parts administration.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, maintenance best practices, criticality assessments, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Maintenance, Metrology, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Commissioning & Qualification.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Experience supporting facility, utility, equipment startup, commissioning, qualification, or capital project execution is preferred.
• Ability to provide legal U.S. work authorization documentation required. Will consider domestic travel and relocation.