Sr. Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Job Highlights Evaluate site maintenance management systems and work processes against LANXESS standards and recognized industry best practices. Lead activites on reviewing how maintenance work is identified, prioritized, planned, scheduled, executed, and closed out. Identify performance gaps, systemic issues, and improvement opportunities impacting asset reliability, safety, compliance, and cost. Use asset performance data, KPIs, and reliability metrics to support fact‑based assessments, recommendations, and execution of agreed deliverables. Acts as a senior technical authority for maintenance and reliability, leading rotating equipment improvement initiatives, failure reduction programs, and lifecycle cost evaluations. Provides technical leadership, develops specifications and standards, drives root cause-based reliability solutions, and mentors early‑career engineers to strengthen long‑term asset performance and organizational capability. Leverages best practices across sites to continuously improve asset management tools and programs, identifies and drives targeted improvement opportunities through performance analysis, and builds strong, collaborative relationships across sites and functions to deliver results through effective teamwork and cross‑functional engagement.

Experience / Skills

BS Mechanical Engineering, >10 yrs experience. Mechanical & Reliability Engineering Expertise Strong foundation in mechanical engineering with hands-on experience in rotating equipment and asset reliability within an industrial or chemical manufacturing environment. Condition Monitoring & Diagnostics Proficient in vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, and other inspection and predictive maintenance techniques; familiarity with non-destructive testing methods. Reliability & Failure Analysis Methods Practical experience applying RCM, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring failures. Standards, Safety & Compliance Knowledge Working knowledge of machinery safety standards (e.g., ANSI B11 series) and best practices for safe equipment operation. Industry-Specific Technical Understanding Understanding of common process equipment damage mechanisms in the chemical industry. Professional Certification & Credibility - Preferred certifications in vibration analysis, lubrication, reliability (CMRP), and professional engineering (PE), demonstrating technical depth and professional rigor. Location Pittsburgh Employee Type Regular Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. Be part of it! What we offer you Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $XXX to $XXX. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level. Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care. Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning. Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs. LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available! Join the LANXESS team!