Reliability Technician: Predictive Maintenance & RCFA Expert

Biopharma Careers; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, seeks an experienced Reliability Engineering Technician to ensure equipment availability and optimize performance across the site for clinical trial medicines. You will execute PdM programs, analyze health data, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance strategies in a cGMP environment.

Reporting to the Senior Reliability Manager, you will document work in GMARS, support RCFA, and coordinate reliability-driven activities with cross-functional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and have 2 years experience in the trade or equivalent, or Technical Vocational College associate degree.
• Hands-on experience with condition monitoring technologies (Vibration, thermography and ultrasound)
• Experience with precision maintenance practices
• Working knowledge of rotating equipment, utilities, and manufacturing assets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to learn and navigate site-specific software systems, including CMMS platforms and data analysis tools
• Possess knowledge of CMMS functionalities, workflows, and utilization
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and communicate technical findings clearly
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Responsibilities

• Execute predictive maintenance (PdM) routes, including but not limited to, vibration analysis, ultrasound, thermal imaging, and oil sampling
• Execute precision lubrication activities across manufacturing and utility assets, including lubricant application, re-greasing, and oil top-offs in compliance with OEM specifications and site lubrication standards to extend asset life and reduce unplanned downtime
• Apply precision maintenance techniques, including laser shaft alignment, belt and sheave alignment, torque and tolerance verification in accordance with OEM specifications and site procedures, documenting all findings and completed work in GMARS
• Analyze equipment condition data to identify anomalies, degradation trends, and failure precursors; elevate findings with recommended corrective actions
• Support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for critical and recurring equipment failures; track corrective actions to closure in GMARS
• Review and optimize preventive maintenance job plans, frequencies, and task content based on performance data and reliability analysis
• Maintain accurate records of all PdM activities, findings, and work orders in GMARS, including asset data, failure codes, and labor hours
• Communicate equipment health status to maintenance, engineering, and operations teams; coordinate reliability-driven work across functions
• Produce clear reports summarizing PdM program performance and overall equipment health
• Provide field troubleshooting support as needed, including outside normal business hours

Skills

Condition monitoring

Predictive maintenance

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Ultrasound

Oil analysis

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Vocational College associate degree

Tools

GMARS

CMMS platforms

Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, seeks an experienced Reliability Engineering Technician to ensure equipment availability and optimize performance across the site for clinical trial medicines. You will execute PdM programs, analyze health data, and drive continuous improvement in maintenance strategies in a cGMP environment.

Reporting to the Senior Reliability Manager, you will document work in GMARS, support RCFA, and coordinate reliability-driven activities with cross-functional