Reliability Vibration Technician

Upcoresolutions; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Upcoresolutions is seeking a Reliability Vibration Technician for a life sciences client in Rahway, NJ. You will apply vibration analysis and infrared thermography to diagnose complex equipment issues and drive proactive maintenance strategies.

This role demands deep technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to failure prevention. You will mentor junior analysts and contribute to long-term reliability programs within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• ISO vibration certification (I–IV) required; Category III/IV preferred; I/II considered with 10–15 years PM/vibration experience.
• IR thermography certification (Level I–III) preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment (motors, pumps, fans, compressors, gearboxes).
• Conduct infrared thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems.
• Diagnose complex failure modes and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead and support RCFA and implement failure-elimination strategies.
• Develop and refine PdM, CBM, and RCM programs.
• Partner with engineering and operations on capital projects and reliability improvements.
• Mentor junior analysts and support reliability training initiatives.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Root cause analysis

Infrared thermography

PdM/RCM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS

IR software

Vibration software

Job description

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a Reliability Vibration Technician to support a life sciences client based in Rahway, NJ.

This role serves as a technical expert in condition monitoring and reliability engineering, with a strong focus on vibration analysis and infrared thermography.

You will play a critical role in advancing asset reliability programs by diagnosing complex equipment issues and driving proactive maintenance strategies.

The position partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance.

In addition to hands‑on diagnostics, you will contribute to long‑term reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a highly technical role requiring deep expertise, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to failure prevention.

ISO Category I, II, III, or IV Vibration Analysis certification required. Category III or IV certification is preferred. Candidates with Category I or II certification will be considered if they have approximately 10–15 years of strong predictive maintenance and vibration analysis experience.

Infrared Thermography certification (Level I, II, or III) or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
• Conduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
• Diagnose complex failure modes (e.g., bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, electrical anomalies) and recommend corrective actions
• Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies
• Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition‑based monitoring, and reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) programs
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
• Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices

What You Bring

• ISO Category I, II, III, or IV Vibration Analysis certification required. Category III or IV certification is preferred. Candidates with Category I or II certification will be considered if they have approximately 10–15 years of strong predictive maintenance and vibration analysis experience.
• Infrared Thermography certification (Level I, II, or III) or equivalent experience is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5–10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis
• Strong expertise in vibration analysis techniques (FFT, waveform, phase, resonance) and failure diagnostics
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems
• Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practices

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum Education Requirement – Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 5 years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services