Reliability Engineer

Siegfried; Pennsville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Siegfried is seeking a reliability engineer in Pennsville Township, NJ, responsible for improving equipment reliability and reducing maintenance costs. The role involves analyzing performance, implementing sustainable solutions, and working collaboratively with engineering and maintenance teams.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering and relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing sectors. We offer a competitive salary, and a workplace that encourages professional growth and personal development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in maintenance or reliability engineering.
• Experience with reliability tools and CMMS systems.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve equipment reliability and maintainability.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify failure modes.
• Develop and implement reliability strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

Reliability tools (RBM, RCA, FMEA, RCM)

Job description

Expect to grow, personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long‑term opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Your Role

The incumbent is responsible for improving equipment reliability and maintainability across the Pennsville site. The primary focus will be on analyzing equipment performance, identifying failure modes, and implementing sustainable solutions to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. This role will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to drive reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and performance.
• Analyze equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead and support reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities.
• Review and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
• Monitor equipment performance using KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and asset utilization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize and resolve chronic equipment issues.
• Support capital projects by providing reliability input on equipment design, selection, and installation.
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance strategies, procedures, and equipment history.
• Identify opportunities for spare parts optimization and inventory reduction.
• Support troubleshooting of critical equipment and systems across the facility.
• Work with vendors and contractors to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Promote best practices in maintenance and reliability across the site.
• Provide technical training and guidance to Maintenance and Operations personnel.
• Assist in the implementation and optimization of CMMS (e.g., Blue Mountain, MaintStar or SAP PM).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain close communication with site and corporate engineering teams.
• Adhere to personal moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct.
• Ensure implementation and adherence to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or a related field in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with reliability tools such as RBM, RCA, FMEA, and RCM.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong understanding of equipment systems, maintenance practices, and interdepartmental relationships.

Your Benefits

• The salary for this role is anticipated to be between $83,000 - $110,000.

Siegfried USA will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of their job. Please speak with HR should you require an accommodation or have any questions.

Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know‑how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.