Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
About the role
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
We are seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer to support the performance, integrity, and long-term reliability of plant equipment and systems. This role focuses on improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting engineering-based maintenance strategies within an industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Analyze equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime
- Participate in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
- Conduct or support root cause analysis (RCA) to identify causes of equipment failures
- Partner with maintenance and operations teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
- Track repeat failures and identify trends to improve long-term asset performance
- Assist with mechanical integrity programs to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably
- Support inspection activities for critical assets such as pumps, vessels, piping, and tanks
- Help ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., API, ASME, OSHA) and company policies
- Participate in inspections and condition monitoring activities (e.g., vibration, lubrication, oil analysis)
- Review equipment condition data to identify potential issues and recommend actions
- Support implementation of predictive maintenance technologies where applicable
- Support capital and maintenance projects related to equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations
- Provide input on equipment design, selection, and reliability considerations
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to achieve project goals
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and reliability activities
- Utilize CMMS/SAP or similar systems to track work orders, equipment history, and maintenance plans
- Generate reports and provide recommendations based on data and analysis
- Identify opportunities to improve reliability, safety, and maintenance effectiveness
- Support initiatives focused on reducing costs, improving uptime, and extending asset life
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Experience with reliability engineering, maintenance planning, or mechanical integrity programs
- Familiarity with root cause analysis (RCA), FMEA, or RCM methodologies
- Experience using SAP
- Knowledge of API, ASME, or other applicable industry standards
- Exposure to predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, etc.)
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K
- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is between $77,270.00 and $113,322.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.