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Reliability Engineer
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J AND S Recruitment, LLC
Rochester, NY (In Person)
$107,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Reliability Engineer
Engineering Rochester, New York Direct-Hire May 22, 2026
Reliability Engineer
Responsibilities
Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) as specified as required by the project.
Coordinate and/or perform predictive Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for all significant failures in the project.
Use downtime analysis in the development of identifying gaps where engineering solutions to repetitive equipment failures and other equipment problems can be used.
The Reliability Engineer will coordinate the development, implementation and review the asset care strategy for each critical asset as per the project requirements.
Interact with operators, crafts, planners, schedulers, associate leaders and engineers on a regular basis to ensure the effectiveness of the PM / PdM system.
Provide administration, control, and analysis of all data, records, and equipment histories to continually review and refine PM frequencies
Development and refinement of the preventive/predictive maintenance program in a systematic manner.
Act as the Reliability representative on the new equipment installation and equipment modifications to ensure that full life cycle costing, reliability and maintainability are considered as part of the design.
Participate in equipment and building designs as needed.
Provide guidance in suggesting reliability-based tools such as vibration monitoring equipment, thermo imaging analysis, constant temperature monitoring, lubrication schedules and application points, etc.
Provide direction and guidance in setting up safety evaluations/systems such as LOTO, Confined Space, combustible dust considerations, etc.
Work through applying tools that provide visual management such as labeling, special lighting, shelving, special tools, pathways, etc. as project needs dictate.
Assist in material number generation for spare parts and hierarchy changes as required. Participate in criticality analysis and
Coordinate training schedules with engineering, trades and management as needed.
Participate in detailed specification writing for equipment and construction tasks. Qualifications
Bachelors' Degree (preferably in an engineering discipline)
Ability to communicate efficiently both written and orally
Certification as a CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional) and/or experience with SAP are a plus
Individual should be a logical thinker and have good documentation skills. Salary will be in the $100-115k range plus bonus #LI-JS5