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Reliability Engineer

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Wisconsin Rapids, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 81600 - 108900
Posted: 22 August 2026 (2 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Reliability Engineer Plover Fry

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade:Grade 05

Requisition ID:44141

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The Reliability Engineer is responsible for leading and advancing equipment reliability maintenance excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation. This role partners closely with maintenance teams project engineers plant leadership and operations to implement best-in-class preventive and predictive maintenance strategies while optimizing total cost of ownership. The Reliability Engineer leverages data reliability methodologies and technical expertise to improve asset performance reduce downtime support capital projects and drive long-term operational reliability.
What youll be doing.
  • Champion McCains safety environmental and loss prevention programs while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Lead and support maintenance planners and maintenance continuous improvement teams to ensure effective execution of maintenance strategies.
  • Develop implement and optimize preventive maintenance (PM) predictive maintenance (PdM) and reliability improvement programs.
  • Analyze equipment failures downtime trends and maintenance data to identify opportunities for improved reliability and performance.
  • Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring failures.
  • Develop and maintain equipment maintenance plans job plans and maintenance strategies based on failure mode analysis and asset performance data.
  • Recommend and implement machinery modifications operational improvements and maintenance solutions that improve reliability and reduce costs.
  • Support capital projects equipment installations commissioning activities and reliability-focused design reviews.
  • Establish and maintain reliability KPIs maintenance records and reporting systems aligned with world-class reliability standards.
  • Partner with operations maintenance engineering and quality teams to enhance asset performance and support business objectives.
What youll need to be successful.
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering a scientific discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
  • Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles maintenance management and asset performance optimization.
  • Experience with reliability methodologies such as FMEA RCFA/RCA RCM life cycle cost analysis and statistical analysis.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints technical drawings schematics and engineering documentation.
  • Experience analyzing maintenance failure and operational data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other applicable business systems.
  • Ability and willingness to work alternative schedules when required.
  • Ability and willingness to relocate within the United States for assignments and future growth opportunities.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • Manufacturing internship co-op or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
About McCain.
Leadership principles.
At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package:$81600.00 - $108900.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) pleaselet us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Wisconsin Rapids

Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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