Reliability & Equipment Engineer

Illinoisagconnection; Illinois; On-site; USD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Reliability Engineer & Capital Projects Lead. This role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives in equipment reliability and managing capital projects from scope definition through execution. The ideal candidate should have strong technical expertise, project management experience, and the ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Benefits

Numerous development opportunities

Health benefits from day one

Four weeks of paid time off

Competitive retirement savings plan

Excellent parental leave

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in regulated industries.
• Proven experience in equipment reliability improvement and CAPEX project management.
• Familiarity with FDA, OSHA, cGMP, or other regulatory compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement predictive and proactive maintenance strategies.
• Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Reliability Engineering

LEAN

Six Sigma

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

CMMS systems (SAP preferred)

Job description

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Job Title: Reliability Engineer & Capital Projects Lead

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Reliability Engineer andCapital Projects Leadto join our team at the El Paso Site (F&P manufacturing facility).

This key role is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives in equipment and facility reliability and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of capital projects (CAPEX)—from scope definition through execution.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical engineering expertise and solid project management experience, and collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and external vendors to ensure the efficiency, compliance, and sustainability of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Reliability:

• Develop and implement predictive and proactive maintenance strategies, such as RCM and FMEA.
• Partner with the Maintenance team to optimize preventive maintenance (PM) routines, critical spare parts management, and asset lifecycle strategies.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve equipment uptime and reliability in formulation and packaging lines.

Capital Projects:

• Lead capital projects from concept and scope definition through to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors to ensure the safe, timely, and compliant execution of projects.
• Prepare business cases, capital funding requests, and project status reports for leadership.
• Ensure proper technical documentation, validation activities, and training are completed for all new or upgraded systems.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in regulated industries (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics).
• Proven experience in equipment reliability improvement and CAPEX project management.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems (SAP preferably), continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma), and reliability methodologies.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred:

• PMP, CMRP, or similar certification.
• Familiarity with FDA, OSHA, cGMP, or other regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience with automation or digitalization initiatives in manufacturing settings.

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Benefits - How We'll Support You:

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $89,310.00 to $124,480.00.

Job Title: Reliability Engineer & Capital Projects Lead

Location: El Paso, IL, US.
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Reliability Engineer andCapital Projects Leadto join our team at the El Paso Site (F&P manufacturing facility).

This key role is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives in equipment and facility reliability and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of capital projects (CAPEX)—from scope definition through execution.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical engineering expertise and solid project management experience, and collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and external vendors to ensure the efficiency, compliance, and sustainability of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Reliability:

• Develop and implement predictive and proactive maintenance strategies, such as RCM and FMEA.
• Partner with the Maintenance team to optimize preventive maintenance (PM) routines, critical spare parts management, and asset lifecycle strategies.
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies to improve equipment uptime and reliability in formulation and packaging lines.

Capital Projects:

• Lead capital projects from concept and scope definition through to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external contractors to ensure the safe, timely, and compliant execution of projects.
• Prepare business cases, capital funding requests, and project status reports for leadership.
• Ensure proper technical documentation, validation activities, and training are completed for all new or upgraded systems.

Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, preferably in regulated industries (e.g., food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics).
• Proven experience in equipment reliability improvement and CAPEX project management.
• Proficiency in CMMS systems (SAP preferably), continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma), and reliability methodologies.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred:

• PMP, CMRP, or similar certification.
• Familiarity with FDA, OSHA, cGMP, or other regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience with automation or digitalization initiatives in manufacturing settings.

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Benefits - How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

The salary range for this position is $89,310.00 to $124,480.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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