Vibration & Equipment Reliability Analyst

ANDRITZ; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a motivated Vibration Analyst to join our Predictive Maintenance and Reliability team. This hands-on field position supports a Pulp & Paper facility, requiring comfort in an industrial environment and willingness to learn vibration analysis and related technologies.

You will collect data, review spectra, and collaborate with experienced analysts to develop maintenance recommendations, contributing to equipment health assessments and reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and rotating machinery.
• Willingness to learn vibration analysis and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Ability to work safely in industrial environment, independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and basic computer skills.
• Willing and able to travel up to 30% within North America.

Responsibilities

• Collect and monitor vibration data from rotating equipment using portable data collectors and wireless sensors.
• Review spectra, waveforms, and trends to identify faults such as imbalance and bearing defects.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations with actionable maintenance recommendations.
• Maintain vibration databases and communicate findings through technical reports.
• Assist with installation and verification of condition monitoring systems.
• Support other predictive maintenance technologies like ultrasound and infrared thermography.
• Collaborate with experienced analysts and participate in weekend duty rotation after training.
• Follow safety requirements and wear PPE.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Rotating equipment

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Technical education in mechanical/electrical

Tools

Portable data collectors

Wireless sensors

Infrared thermography

Job description

ANDRITZ is seeking a motivated Vibration Analyst to join our Predictive Maintenance and Reliability team. This hands-on field position supports a Pulp & Paper facility, requiring comfort in an industrial environment and willingness to learn vibration analysis and related technologies.

You will collect data, review spectra, and collaborate with experienced analysts to develop maintenance recommendations, contributing to equipment health assessments and reliability improvements.