Sr. Reliability Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to provide technical leadership in improving the reliability availability and maintainability of critical building systems infrastructure and facility assets across life sciences and research environments. This role is responsible for advancing the Reliability Engineering Program through the optimization of CMMS processes maintenance planning asset management and data-driven reliability initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in reliability engineering maintenance strategy development and CMMS administration with a strong understanding of critical facility systems supporting laboratory research manufacturing and GMP-regulated operations. This individual will partner closely with Facilities Engineering Maintenance Operations Quality and external service providers to improve asset performance reduce unplanned downtime and drive continuous improvement across the maintenance and reliability lifecycle.

Success in this role requires a hands-on technical leader who can effectively combine reliability engineering principles maintenance planning CMMS optimization and operational excellence to support uninterrupted facility operations and long-term asset performance.

This position is internally classified as a Facilities Engineer and will have a primary focus on reliability engineering.

WORK LOCATION

Travel to client sites may be required based on project phase and business needs.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Lead reliability assessments root cause investigations failure analysis and corrective action efforts for critical facility and infrastructure systems.
• Own and maintain the CMMS platform ensuring the accuracy and integrity of asset records preventive maintenance schedules work order data equipment documentation and reporting.
• Develop implement and continuously improve preventive predictive and condition-based maintenance strategies based on equipment criticality and reliability risk.
• Analyze equipment performance downtime trends maintenance history and reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive asset performance.
• Plan schedule and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities in alignment with asset criticality resource availability and operational priorities.
• Develop and maintain maintenance planning processes work management workflows and maintenance performance reporting.
• Support execution of condition monitoring programs including vibration analysis infrared thermography oil analysis utility monitoring and other predictive maintenance techniques.
• Perform and facilitate FMEA Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and asset criticality assessments.
• Partner with Engineering Facilities Maintenance and Operations teams to optimize maintenance programs spare parts strategies equipment lifecycle management and reliability initiatives.
• Support new equipment installations facility expansion projects commissioning qualification and startup activities from a reliability and maintainability perspective.
• Generate and communicate reliability scorecards PM compliance metrics work order performance indicators shared utility uptime metrics and other key performance measures.
• Author and maintain SOPs maintenance procedures technical work instructions and reliability program documentation.
• Ensure maintenance and reliability strategies align with safety regulatory GMP and site operational requirements.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and provide guidance to maintenance personnel engineers and cross-functional project teams.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime increasing equipment availability improving maintenance efficiency and lowering total cost of ownership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the education experience knowledge skills and abilities required.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Reliability Engineering Facilities Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered.
• Reliability-focused certifications such as CMRP CRL CRE or equivalent are preferred.

Technical Experience

• 8 years of experience in reliability engineering maintenance engineering asset management maintenance planning or CMMS administration within life sciences biotechnology pharmaceutical commercial real estate manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing reliability-centered maintenance programs and asset management strategies.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms such as MRI Angus Maximo SAP PM eMaint or equivalent systems.
• Experience managing asset hierarchies preventive maintenance programs work order processes equipment records and maintenance reporting within a CMMS environment.
• Experience with reliability methodologies including FMEA RCM RCFA criticality analysis predictive maintenance and condition monitoring programs.
• Strong understanding of facility infrastructure and critical building systems including HVAC chilled water hot water steam compressed air electrical distribution central utility plants and building automation systems.
• Experience supporting facility operations within regulated environments including GMP GxP biotech pharmaceutical or laboratory facilities preferred.
• Experience supporting commissioning startup qualification maintenance optimization and lifecycle asset management initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and experience developing maintenance metrics dashboards and reliability performance reporting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical knowledge of reliability engineering principles maintenance planning and asset performance management.
• Ability to analyze equipment failures maintenance trends and operational data to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Strong understanding of preventive predictive and condition-based maintenance methodologies.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70B electrical maintenance practices industry standards and facility reliability best practices preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with facilities personnel engineers operations teams vendors and executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and influence positive operational change.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use a computer communicate with others and operate standard office equipment. The employee may frequently walk throughout facility environments climb stairs inspect equipment and occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Work may be performed in office laboratory manufacturing and facility environments including mechanical spaces and utility areas. Noise levels and environmental conditions may vary depending on work location and operational activities.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM:

We define total rewards as compensation benefits remote work/flexibility development recognition and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan robust benefit offerings and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program company-paid holidays flexible working hours and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work almost anywhere. However if a physical work location is more for you we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego CA; Boulder CO; and India.

COMPENSATION:

The expected salary range for this position is $130000 to $150000 yearly. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Currently Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.