What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Technician position at Mentor Technical Group?
Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA and we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Reliability Technician to join our team in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting maintenance and reliability programs in a regulated industry (such as pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or food manufacturing). This role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, improving asset performance, and minimizing unplanned downtime.
Key Responsibilities
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
Utilize diagnostic tools and reliability methodologies to identify root causes of equipment issues.
Monitor equipment performance trends and recommend corrective actions.
Support maintenance strategies that align with compliance, safety, and production requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to optimize reliability.
Maintain accurate and compliant documentation of maintenance activities.
Assist in developing continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment uptime and efficiency.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in maintenance or reliability, preferably in a regulated industry.
Strong understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance practices.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Familiarity with GMP compliance, safety protocols, and documentation requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues effectively.
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and other predictive technologies.
Experience supporting cleanroom or controlled environments.
Mentor Technical Group es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin importar raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, información genética, origen nacional, estado de veterano protegido, estado de discapacidad o cualquier otro grupo protegido por ley.
Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.