Reliability Engineer — Drive Asset Reliability & MEP

Allergan; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

AbbVie in Irvine, CA is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive equipment and utilities reliability improvements and lead the Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP). You will collaborate with Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance Planner to implement best practices for asset management and operational efficiency.

The role focuses on RCFA, asset optimization, and developing standardized maintenance processes across critical production assets, ensuring high reliability and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of Reliability Engineering experience, ideally in cGMP/pharmaceuticals.
• Proficient with CMMS (MAXIMO) or similar systems.
• Six Sigma knowledge is beneficial; strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) and drive reliability improvements.
• Develop asset management plans and RCFA analyses for critical equipment.
• Define and monitor asset registers, OEE, MTBF, and maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Engineering, and Maintenance to optimize asset performance.
• Ensure adherence to Life Cycle Asset Management across new and existing assets.

Job description

AbbVie in Irvine, CA is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive equipment and utilities reliability improvements and lead the Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP). You will collaborate with Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance Planner to implement best practices for asset management and operational efficiency.

The role focuses on RCFA, asset optimization, and developing standardized maintenance processes across critical production assets, ensuring high reliability and safety standards.