Senior Reliability Engineer

About the role

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering tasks, including the redesign, upkeep, and repair of utility/process systems, buildings, and equipment.
• Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively and developing short-term work plans.
• Provide engineering support for developing scopes of work, project execution plans, and engineering studies for equipment installation or modification.
• Offer operational support, review preventive and corrective work orders, and manage technical writing and document reviews.
• Ensure calibration/preventive maintenance compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, contemporary technologies, and best aseptic practices.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and update equipment reliability plans, collaborating with Production and Quality Team Leads.
• Promote workplace safety by following site safety procedures and performing proactive safety assessments.
• Actively participate in site and corporate initiatives, and serve as a liaison between quality, operations, and regulatory/compliance for timely closure of investigations.
• Analyze CMMS data to perform equipment reliability evaluations.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 8+ years of experience or associate’s degree with 6+ years of experience or BA/BS with 2+ years of experience or MBA/MS with any years of relevant experience
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to manage complex issues and foster consensus among teams

Bonus Points

• Knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)
• Pharmaceutical industry experience
• Proficiency in technical writing and document reviews
• Knowledge of contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices
• Proactive approach to promoting safety within the workplace
• Experience with process automation systems
• Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity
• Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, ability to perform mathematical calculations and ability to perform complex data analysis.
• Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements: This role supports 7/24 hours operation which may require phone or in person support during off hours and weekends.

Other Job Details

• Last day to apply: July 30th, 2026
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
• The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,700.00 to $137,900.00.
• This position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10.0% of the base salary.
• We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.
• Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

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