Reliability Engineer

Arcadis; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support GxP Facility Operations, Engineering, and Capital Project Management in a regulated pharmaceutical/biotech setting.

The role focuses on maintenance and reliability best practices for facilities, utilities, instrumentation, and manufacturing equipment, including CMMS administration and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or regulated GMP/GxP environments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and reliability improvement methods.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance plans, calibration programs, and asset management processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute calibration interval assessments for instrumentation in new systems and equipment.
• Improve maintenance and calibration service delivery through reliability best practices.
• Develop asset maintenance plans and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Perform equipment criticality assessments to shape maintenance strategy.
• Assess spare parts criticality and optimize inventory levels to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Engineering, Maintenance, Metrology, Quality Assurance, Operations, and C&Q.
• Document change requests in CMMS for asset onboarding and maintenance updates.
• Track CMMS records to support turnover, startup and readiness activities.
• Identify reliability improvements from equipment performance trends and maintenance history.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis to address failure modes and prevent recurrence.
• Support readiness for new facilities and capital projects with GEP and GxP compliance.

Skills

Reliability engineering principles

Preventive maintenance

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

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.