Vibration Analyst \\ Site Lead

Gruppo SKF; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

13 paid holidays

Healthcare options

401K plan

Job summary

SKF is seeking an on-site Field Service Site Lead to drive the Predictive Maintenance and Reliability Program at a customer site. You will coordinate cross-functional SKF teams, monitor equipment health, and report reliability results to customer leadership.

This leadership role requires strong communication, coaching, and analytical skills, with a focus on improving asset performance and delivering measurable ROI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Vibration Analysis certification (ISO II or higher) preferred.
• Reliability certifications such as CMRP or CRL preferred.
• Extensive maintenance and reliability experience in industrial settings.
• Proficiency with reliability software and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site SKF lead and primary customer contact for the Predictive Maintenance and Reliability Program.
• Lead site reliability activities: vibration analysis, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance.
• Analyze asset health data to identify issues and improve reliability.
• Coordinate with SKF teams to validate findings and deliver clear recommendations.
• Build customer relationships by communicating priorities and ROI.
• Present reliability findings, metrics, and cost savings to leadership.
• Identify upsell opportunities for SKF products and services.
• Mentor site resources and customer personnel on reliability best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Reliability software

Predictive maintenance tools

Job description

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Blue Bell, PA, US

Salary Range: $ 70,000.00 to $ 85,000.00

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We’reguided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We’rea company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers inan equitableenvironment.

The Field Service Site Lead’s role is to lead and execute our Predictive Maintenance and Reliability Program at a customer site. This highly visible role serves as the primary liaison between the customer and SKF, driving equipment reliability, asset performance, operational excellence, customer value, and business growth. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, communicate effectively with customer stakeholders, coach and mentor direct reports or site team members as needed, and coordinate across SKF and customer teams to ensure bearing faults and other reliability concerns are properly evaluated and addressed.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site SKF lead and primary customer contact for the Predictive Maintenance and Reliability Program.
• Lead site reliability activities, including vibration analysis, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and corrective action planning.
• Analyze asset health data to identify developing equipment issues, bearing faults, failure modes, and opportunities to improve reliability.
• Coordinate with SKF service, engineering, application, and technical teams to validate findings and deliver clear recommendations to the customer.
• Build strong customer relationships by communicating program priorities, equipment risks, corrective actions, and business impact clearly and proactively.
• Prepare and present reliability findings, program metrics, operational reviews, cost savings, and ROI summaries to customer leadership.
• Identify qualified upsell opportunities for SKF products and services and communicate them to the Service Field Manager for follow-up.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives such as RCFA, FMEA, RCM, lubrication excellence, alignment, balancing, rebuild support, and quality reviews.
• Provide site leadership by setting expectations, promoting accountability, and ensuring work is completed consistently and professionally.
• Coach, mentor site resources, and customer personnel on reliability principles, predictive maintenance technologies, and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred) or related technical field experience.
• Certification in Vibration Analysis (ISO Category II or higher preferred).
• Professional certification in reliability, such as CMRP or CRL (preferred)
• Extensive experience in maintenance and reliability within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reliability software and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers, internal technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or leading direct reports, site personnel, or technical resources preferred.
• Strong in Microsoft Office 365 applications and other computer tools

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments, including manufacturing plants, utilities, and other customer sites with varying site conditions.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, dust, and other site-specific environmental conditions.
• Must be able to climb ladders, access elevated work areas, and safely navigate around operating equipment and machinery.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, safety footwear, gloves, and respirators when applicable.
• Must follow customer site safety requirements and company safety procedures while performing field work.

WhatYou’llLove About SKF

Rest and Relaxation

Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration

SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-beingand health.

Diversity in the Workplace

At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity,Equityand Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive,equitableenvironment that promotes leadership,engagementand innovation.

Best in Class Benefits

SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits includecompany paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus

SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future

Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.