Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve plant reliability at multiple facilities, including the Decatur area. The role focuses on failure analysis, zero loss methodology, and proactive reliability design for new installations.

The engineer will lead RCFA, maintenance programs, and preventive maintenance while supporting safe, compliant operations. Responsibilities include conducting reliability studies, utilizing CMMS, and training staff to boost efficiency and reliability across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma, CMRP, or RCM certification preferred.
• 5–15 years of industrial maintenance and reliability engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in vibration, infrared, alignment, ultrasonic, motor circuit, and lubrication analysis.
• Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety-compliant duties and obtain required certifications.
• Conduct reliability studies to maintain equipment reliability.
• Investigate variables affecting processes and assets.
• Compile reports and recommend corrective actions to meet reliability standards.
• Utilize CMMS and databases to identify bad actors.
• Support capital projects to integrate reliability design and maintainability.
• Provide engineering with reliability support.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and reliability maintenance programs.
• Train employees on maintenance reliability and efficiency.
• Own the Preventive Maintenance Program.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Maintenance planning

Root Cause Analysis

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma / CMRP / RCM certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

This is a full time, exempt level position

Job Summary

This position will focus on improving plant reliability by analyzing bad actors and equipment issues through failure analysis and zero loss methodology. In addition, they will take a proactive approach to new equipment installations by incorporating reliability into the design as well as supporting the commissioning of new equipment.

Positions available in various facilities

Essential Job Functions

• Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.
• Works with the various individuals to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations in order to maintain reliability of equipment.
• Investigates and analyzes relevant variables potentially affecting processes and assets.
• Compiles reports and recommends corrective measures to meet acceptable Reliability standards.
• Utilizes CMMS and other reliability databases to identify bad actors.
• Support capital projects in order to incorporate reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and process.
• Provides plant engineering with technical support on reliability issues.
• Participates in engineering activities that improve the reliability of equipment.
• Leads Root Cause Failure Analysis and Reliability Maintenance and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Train employees in the value of maintenance reliability and actions required to increase operational efficiency
• Owns the Preventive Maintenance Program
• May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to support continuous production. (off hours, weekends, etc.)
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations is preferred
• Must have knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems
• Willing and able to spend time in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and audit the process
• Able to understand and align with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a similar technical discipline; preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• Lean 6 Sigma, CMRP, RCM certification preferred

Experience:

• 5 to 15 years of industrial maintenance and reliability engineering experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in a food grade processing facility is a plus.
• Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis
• Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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