Systems Reliability Engineering Technical Specialist

Cummins Africa Middle East; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in South Africa is seeking a Systems Reliability Engineering Technical Specialist to develop and implement reliability strategies, lead failure investigations, and analyze performance data to improve equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have experience in reliability engineering. This position offers a hybrid work category and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing reliability programs.
• Proficiency in failure analysis tools like RCA, FTA.
• Strong data analysis skills to interpret performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability strategies.
• Lead failure investigations and action planning.
• Analyze performance data to identify reliability risks.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Systems Reliability Engineering Technical Specialist

We are looking for a talented Systems Reliability Engineering Technical Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Distribution Business Unit in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways :

Reliability Strategy Development : Develop and implement reliability programs and initiatives for Cummins equipment.

Define maintenance and inspection strategies aligned with equipment criticality and lifecycle costs.

Demonstrates good understanding and applies knowledge of the engineering discipline.

Implement predictive maintenance strategy solutions such as Preventech.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) : Lead or support failure investigations using tools such as RCA, FTA, and 5 Whys.

Facilitate action planning and follow-up to prevent recurrence.

Data Analysis & Reporting : Analyze equipment performance data (downtime, MTBF, MTTR, etc.) to identify reliability risks.

Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs and recommend data-driven improvements.

Technical Support & Collaboration : Provide guidance on equipment reliability issues to Cummins site team.

Share best practices and lessons learned across sites to drive continuous improvement.

Asset Health Monitoring : Support the implementation of predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, oil analysis, condition monitoring).

Interpret health data and advise on proactive maintenance actions.

Project Management : Support or lead projects aimed at equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, or cost reduction.

Drive product excellence through proactive risk management.

Shape technical direction and mentor future talent.

Responsibilities

Expertise in reliability engineering tools and methods : Proficiency in failure mode avoidance, quantitative reliability analysis, and test planning.

Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills : Lead root cause investigations, apply corrective / preventive action systems, and use data-driven approaches.

Systems thinking and modeling capabilities : Model, simulate, and analyze product functions across system and component levels.

Cross-functional leadership and communication : Collaborate across technical and core teams, drive alignment on reliability goals, and guide others through structured processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field.

Master's degree may be required for select roles.

Prior senior or lead engineer experience in a relevant discipline with a track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.

Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Organization : Cummins Inc.

Job Type : Exempt - Experienced.

Role Category : Hybrid.