Engineer I, Reliability Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day reliability engineering support, including equipment reliability monitoring, root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and downtime tracking to reduce unplanned equipment failures.
• Partner with maintenance to develop and support preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and assist in tracking reliability metrics (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE) to improve asset performance and equipment uptime.
• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by assisting in troubleshooting equipment and process issues and identifying root causes.
• Monitor equipment and process performance and analyze operational data to identify reliability and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Aid in the implementation of reliability and process improvements to increase equipment uptime, efficiency, and product quality.
• Collect and analyze equipment and process data to support engineering evaluations, reliability improvement initiatives, and operational decision-making.
• Support execution of engineering projects, including reliability and process improvements, equipment upgrades, automation initiatives, and capital projects.
• Aid in equipment evaluation, testing, installation, and startup activities.
• Participate in process trials, validation activities, and engineering studies.
• Support development and updates of technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance procedures, work instructions, and engineering reports.
• Ensure engineering documentation aligns with internal quality and regulatory standards.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, quality, maintenance, EHS, supply chain, and engineering teams to support operational and project objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving process efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting cost optimization.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a complex chemical, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment. Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or industrial environments will be considered.
• Exposure: Exposure to process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and experience working with engineering data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.).
• Knowledge: Exposure to reliability engineering concepts (e.g., preventive/predictive maintenance, root cause failure analysis, FMEA) and familiarity with industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, or automation systems; experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively across functions and organizational levels. Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment while independently managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated setting.
• Commitment: Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in alignment with Thermo Fisher Scientific’s mission.

Environmental Conditions

• Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
• Office, some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, earplugs, etc.)
• Variety of outside weather conditions
• Warehouse

Compensation And Benefits

The hourly pay range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $30.70–$46.05. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retail and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards