What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Engineer position at ELIQUENT Life Sciences?
ELIQUENT Life Sciences is the leading global consulting firm providing solutions to life science companies researching, developing, and manufacturing innovative products to serve patients and respond to public health challenges around the world. ELIQUENT is committed to serving clients’ needs with extensive expertise, unwavering integrity, and strategic insight in a manner that supports availability of safe, effective, and high-quality drugs, biologics, and medical devices. For more information, please visit our website at eliquent.com.
We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead efforts in improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and extending asset life within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing and implementing data-driven maintenance strategies, conducting root cause analyses, and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will apply engineering principles, reliability tools, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in asset reliability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, and additional perks. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a supportive and innovative environment.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Eliquent Life Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
We are seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead efforts in improving equipment performance, reducing downtime, and extending asset life within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing and implementing data-driven maintenance strategies, conducting root cause analyses, and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will apply engineering principles, reliability tools, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement in asset reliability and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain equipment calibration and maintenance strategies, procedures, schedules, and task lists to support both preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Support engineering teams in evaluating maintenance considerations for new equipment installations and modifications.
- Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) on new and existing assets to enhance system reliability.
- Define asset criticality and manage MRO/spare parts inventory, including determining required stock levels and reorder points.
- Apply value-based decision-making to repair-versus-replace evaluations.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) activities to drive equipment reliability improvements.
- Provide guidance and training on predictive maintenance techniques including thermography, vibration analysis, and ultrasonics.
- Perform preventive maintenance optimization and continuously improve maintenance procedures based on performance data.
- Partner with Operations and MSAT teams to identify and implement reliability improvements and equipment upgrades.
- Prepare and manage capital requests to support asset lifecycle management and maintain equipment in a State of Good Repair.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance and reliability, engineering, operations, or production management
- B.S. degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Proven mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Proficient in the use of CMMS systems, condition monitoring tools, and Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of GMP regulations, Good Engineering Practices (GEP), and current maintenance and reliability best practices
- Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.
- Physically able to wear cleanroom/protective gowning and equipment, including but not limited to gowning, goggles, face shields, respirators, and protective gloves. PPE and Respirators are essential for the health and safety of employees.
- Employee must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
- Employee must be able to move various calibration equipment and tools.
- Employee must be able to occasionally sit, kneel or stand for extended times.
- Employee must be able to occasionally crawl, climb, bend or squat
What We Offer:
Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, and additional perks. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a supportive and innovative environment.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Eliquent Life Sciences is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Salary : $50 - $60
