Reliability Engineer*

3M; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M’s Springfield, MO site is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead reliability improvements for critical equipment and processes. You will apply RCA, FMEA, RCM and risk assessment to reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance costs while collaborating with global 3Mers.

With a Bachelor's degree in engineering or science and extensive maintenance or plant engineering experience, you will develop reliability strategies, support startup and commissioning, and contribute to asset lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science (completed and verified prior to start).
• Six (6) years of maintenance, engineering, manufacturing and/or plant engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Associates degree or higher and eight (8) years of experience in maintenance, engineering, manufacturing and/or plant engineering in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Master's degree in Reliability and Statistical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Certified Reliability Engineer (ASQ)
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (SMRP)
• Seven (7) years of experience as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Process Engineer, or Reliability Engineer with a proven downtime reduction history
• Knowledge and application of Root cause analysis and corrective action methods, Failure mode and effects analysis, Reliability-centered maintenance, Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, Condition monitoring technologies, Equipment criticality analysis, Maintenance optimization, Asset lifecycle management, Statistical analysis of reliability or maintenance data, Engineering design and maintainability principles, Manufacturing process troubleshooting, Safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements, and Project management and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leading reliability improvement projects for critical equipment, processes, or systems.
• Applying reliability tools such as root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, reliability-centered maintenance, risk assessment, and statistical analysis.
• Driving reduction of unplanned downtime, repeat failures, maintenance costs, and operational losses.
• Developing and implementing reliability strategies for assets, equipment, or production systems.
• Supporting startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and stabilization of equipment or processes.

Skills

Root cause analysis

FMEA

RCM

Statistical analysis

Risk assessment

Downtime reduction

Maintenance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Master's degree in Reliability and Statistical Engineering

Certified Reliability Engineer (ASQ)

Maintenance & Reliability Professional (SMRP)

Job description

Reliability Engineer*

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

Job Description

Job Title: Reliability Engineer*

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

• Leading reliability improvement projects for critical equipment, processes, or systems.
• Applying reliability tools such as root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis, reliability-centered maintenance, risk assessment, and statistical analysis.
• Driving reduction of unplanned downtime, repeat failures, maintenance costs, and operational losses.
• Developing and implementing reliability strategies for assets, equipment, or production systems.
• Supporting startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and stabilization of equipment or processes.

Your Skills And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start). and Six (6) years of maintenance, engineering, manufacturing and/or plant engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Associates Degree or higher discipline (completed and verified prior to start) and Eight (8) years of maintenance, engineering, manufacturing and/or plant engineering experience in a private, public, government or military environment

OR

• Master's degree in Reliability and Statistical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Certified Reliability Engineer (ASQ), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (SMRP)
• Seven (7) years of experience as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Process Engineer, or Reliability Engineer with a proven history of reducing downtime in a private, public, government or military environment
• Skills include knowledge and application of Root cause analysis and corrective action methods, Failure mode and effects analysis, Reliability-centered maintenance, Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, Condition monitoring technologies, Equipment criticality analysis, Maintenance optimization, Asset lifecycle management, Statistical analysis of reliability or maintenance data, Engineering design and maintainability principles, Manufacturing process troubleshooting, Safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements, and Project management and financial analysis.

Work location:

• Springfield, MO

Travel:

May include up to 20% domestic

Relocation:

May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

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Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/28/2026 To 10/28/2026 Or until filled

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