Reliability Engineer

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The Reliability Engineer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) models to improve the performance, maintainability, and supportability of our products throughout their lifecycle. This role develops and maintains analysis models including Service Bill of Materials (SBOM), Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM), Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA). The Reliability Engineer will work cross‑functionally with design engineering, field service, manufacturing, quality, and aftermarket teams to ensure product reliability targets are met and support strategies are evidence‑based and cost‑effective.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer/ Data Science or a related technical field.

• Familiarity with reliability engineering, product support, or maintenance engineering processes and tools, 3 years of engineering experience is preferred.
• Proficient in reliability modeling, FMECA tools, and reliability prediction standards (e.g., GEIA-STD-0007, MIL‑HDBK‑217, SAE JA1011/JA1012).
• Familiarity with CAD software (Creo, Inventor, Catia, Solid Works).
• Certification in Reliability Engineering (CRE) or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (Excel, OPUS, Andromeda) is a plus.

Travel: up to 10% depending on business needs

Work Schedule:

Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

Work Location:

This position is based out of Appleton, WI

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time other than the TN1 Visa (Canadian).

• Develop, document, and maintain RCM models and reliability engineering deliverables across the product portfolio.
• Transform Engineering BOM’s into Service BOM’s to represent serviceable components for Aftermarket needs.
• Conduct RAM analysis to inform design improvements, maintenance plans, and service strategies.
• Lead FMECA processes to identify failure modes, root causes, and effects on operational readiness.
• Own and lead software utilization for data storage, level of repair analysis, and sparing opportunities.
• Perform LORA tradeoff analysis to define optimal maintenance strategies and repair versus replace decision‑making.
• Collaborate with design engineering, service, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate reliability considerations into product development and support plans.
• Drive data collection and analysis for MTBF, MTTR, and failure trends from field performance, warranty, and service records.
• Establish reliability test plans and support product validation efforts as needed.
• Support aftermarket teams in optimizing spare parts planning, service manuals, and training materials using reliability insights.
• Assist in customer presentations and responses to reliability‑related inquiries or proposal requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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