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Senior Reliability Engineer


Job Location:

East Alton, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 93000 - 124000
Posted: 22 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing processing and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power automotive ammunition coinage construction materials refrigeration electronics and many other industries. To us metal is more than material.

Wielands Cultural Values

Wielands culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company we benefit daily from our employees knowledge and our cultural vision we place our core values at the heart of everything we do:safetyambitionoptimismreliabilityownershipdiversity &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Senior Reliability Engineer. The Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability reducing downtime maximizing asset performance and supporting safe maintenance practices across the plant. This position leads predictive and preventive maintenance initiatives while serving as the primary owner and administrator of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) system. The role works closely with Operations Maintenance Electrical Engineering and EHS teams to identify equipment failures implement corrective actions optimize maintenance strategies ensure compliance with safety standards and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The Reliability Engineer is also responsible for developing maintenance procedures and job plans that incorporate appropriate safety controls regulatory compliance and OEM best practices.

The

The S Base Salary Range: $93000- $124000

May be eligible for a variable compensation plan bonus based upon company performance within fiscal year cycle.

At Wieland we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience industry knowledge technical skills education qualifications etc.

Responsibilities

Senior Reliability Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance and reliability activities comply with LOTO electrical safety machine guarding OSHA and plant safety standards.
  • Partner with Operations Maintenance and EHS teams to support incident investigations safety audits interlock management and continuous improvement of regulatory compliance and workplace safety.
  • Own and maintain the SAP PM system including equipment hierarchies functional locations preventive maintenance plans job plans BOMs and reporting.
  • Monitor and track execution of preventive maintenance work orders and maintenance compliance.
  • Develop and Review oil analysis vibration analysis thermography and other predictive maintenance reports; coordinate corrective actions as needed.
  • Investigate equipment failures and downtime events facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Review equipment faults breaker trips interlock issues and downtime causes with maintenance and electrical teams.
  • Develop and maintain standardized breakdown response procedures shift communication processes and OEM maintenance standards.
  • Create maintenance job plans and procedures based on OEM recommendations and reliability best practices.
  • Ensure SAP inventory and spare parts are properly assigned to equipment and functional location BOMs.
  • Lead OPRA/mobile maintenance implementation train technicians and drive work order compliance through mobile technology.
  • Utilize SAP GUI scripting and automation tools to improve maintenance scheduling KPI reporting PM management and CMMS efficiency.
  • Track and report key reliability metrics including OEE MTBF MTTR PM compliance and downtime performance.
  • Promote continuous improvement safety compliance and asset reliability across the facility.

Senior Reliability Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering
  • 4 years of reliability maintenance or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and maintenance planning systems.
  • Strong knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and root cause failure analysis.
  • Experience working with mechanical electrical hydraulic and automated industrial equipment.

Senior Reliability Engineer Preferred Qualifications:

  • CMRP CRE or similar reliability certification.
  • Experience with rolling mills steel aluminum or other heavy manufacturing operations.
  • Advanced SAP PM and SAP GUI scripting experience.
Qualifications

Joining Wielands team gives you

  • Benefits-Starting on Day 1!Including Medical Dental Vision Disability Life & more!
  • Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution match.
  • Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
  • Growth Opportunities - We have over 9000 employees worldwide and 40 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
  • Wellness Programs Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
  • Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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For over 200 years, the Wieland Group has been known for its expert knowledge of copper and copper alloys.

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