Reliability Engineer: Lead Downtime & MTBF Improvements

Associated Materials; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive downtime reduction and lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on systematic root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing long-term improvements across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in reliability engineering, automation, and robotics, with data-driven problem-solving skills and experience in DMAIC/5-Why methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology required.
• 3+ years in reliability engineering, automation, robotics or machine controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to reduce downtime.
• Improve unit performance and manage KPIs such as Run Hours and MTBF.
• Collaborate across maintenance, process engineering and other partners.
• Develop documentation to support downtime elimination.
• Ensure issues are mitigated across components and subsystems.
• Interface with vendors to update equipment with latest tech.
• Adhere to OSHA, EPA, and other applicable codes.
• Mentor technicians and interns.

Skills

Reliability engineering

Automation

Robotics

Data analysis

Problem solving

DMAIC/5-Why

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Associated Materials is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive downtime reduction and lifecycle management of manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on systematic root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing long-term improvements across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in reliability engineering, automation, and robotics, with data-driven problem-solving skills and experience in DMAIC/5-Why methods.