Reliability Field Engineer (RAMS)

CAI; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 39,278 - 52,294; Full time

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Reliability Field Engineer to join the Operational Readiness team in Germany. You will coordinate and review equipment databases to guide maintenance and asset management for clients, with hands-on experience building foundational reliability skills.

The role requires reading P&IDs, data entry into spreadsheets, and collaboration with vendors. A 2-year German assignment is offered, with EU work eligibility a must.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science required.
• 2+ years experience in process engineering, maintenance, and reliability or operational excellence, lean six sigma and TPM.
• Ability to read P&ID.

Responsibilities

• Perform field walk-downs to collect or validate baseline equipment data.
• Refine and load equipment information into a database for standardized records.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and vendors to develop parts lists.
• Review maintenance data and drawings to communicate reliability findings and recommendations.
• Draft FMEA sheets for systems and equipment.
• Ensure data quality for customer delivery.

Skills

P&ID reading

Data entry in spreadsheets

Team collaboration

Tablet/PC proficiency

Communication (email/phone)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Position Summary

As a Reliability Field Engineer, you are an integral part of our Operational Readiness team. You will coordinate, prepare, review and research equipment and material databases that allow our teams to recommend the best maintenance and asset management practices for our clients. If you enjoy hands‑on experience while building your foundation of maintenance and reliability skillsets, this position is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field walk‑downs of systems and processes to collect or validate baseline equipment specification data
• Refine and load equipment information and engineering specifications into a database to achieve standardized records
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and vendors to develop unique parts lists
• Review maintenance data, engineering drawings, technical manuals, and other documentation to communicate associated reliability findings and recommendations
• Draft Failure Mode and Effect Analysis sheets (FMEA) on systems and equipment
• Perform all necessary quality control functions that are required to ensure that complete, accurate, and relevant data is provided to the customer

Requirements

• It is absolutely necessary, in order to apply, to be a European citizen or to hold a valid residence permit for Europe.
• Fully available for a 2‑year assignment in Germany.
• BS in an Engineering or Science field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in process engineering, maintenance, and reliability or operational excellence, lean six sigma and TPM.
• Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Ability to identify industrial equipment and record data in spreadsheets.
• Ability to perform work with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to accomplish tasks by focusing on all areas involved; ensuring all associated processes and tasks are completed and accurate.
• Ability to effectively operate computer tablet and PC technology and software.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with others, both in person and through phone, e‑mail, and written correspondence.

Compensation

Salary range €34,400 - €45,800 a year