{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d3e1bb38a8949852224899ad","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3e1bb38a8949852224899ad","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d3e1bb38a8949852224899ad","title":"Reliability Engineer","description":"Overview Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary Equipment Reliability Engineer located in Austin, TX LUSA. Reporting to Manager, as part of the site engineering team, the Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for Equipment Reliability Engineering across a diverse manufacturing operation. This role provides technical leadership for inputs, data structure, and reports & analysis within the Corrective Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other systems used to calculate OEE, Downtime, Line & Machine Utilization metrics. The role will work closely across functions including Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to champion projects to improve equipment availability & performance. Reliability analyses with recommendations to senior management are a key part of this role as part of continuous improvement. Strong organizational skills are required to successfully optimize the availability of the high-volume production lines.\nResponsibilities Coach, develop, and mentor reliability engineering staff to strengthen technical capabilities and team performance.\nAnalyze equipment failure and downtime data to identify trends and drive improvements in overall equipment reliability.\nDevelop and implement predictive maintenance strategies, procedures, and tools to enhance asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime.\nPerform and communicate MTBF and MTTR to support data-driven decision-making.\nProvide technical leadership in troubleshooting efforts and lead initiatives to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, and maintenance—to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).\nManage and prioritize multiple projects, adjusting priorities as needed to align with business goals and operational demands.\nContinuously improve the utilization and effectiveness of CMMS and other downtime tracking systems, including reporting and analytics.\nConduct Root Cause Failure Analysis and lead implementation of sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.\nMaintain strong customer relationships through effective communication, technical support, and performance delivery.\nServe as a role model by demonstrating leadership, accountability, and the ability to deliver results through team collaboration.\nIndependently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.\nQualifications BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing engineering or equivalent.\nManufacturing maintenance experience totaling 3 to 5 years desirable.\nAt least 2 years working directly with a CMMS system including configuring new assets therein.\nKnowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance tools and world class asset care.\nProven track record of engineering and maintenance with the ability to apply engineering and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to prioritize and multi-task under continuously changing business priorities.\nDemonstrated leadership in the deployment of reliability engineering best practices within a complex manufacturing operation.\nExperience in implementing reliability initiatives in an automated manufacturing facility.\nSD20\nCompensation and Benefits What you'll receive for the great work you provide:\nFull range of medical, dental, and vision plans\nLife Insurance\nShort-term and Long-term Disability\nMatching 401(k) Contributions\nVacation and Paid Sick Time\nTuition Reimbursement\nJob Category Design, Process & Technology Engineering\nEEO and Inclusion Is Sponsorship Available? No\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).\nAbout Flex Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! 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A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary Equipment Reliability Engineer located in Austin, TX LUSA. Reporting to Manager, as part of the site engineering team, the Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for Equipment Reliability Engineering across a diverse manufacturing operation. This role provides technical leadership for inputs, data structure, and reports & analysis within the Corrective Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and other systems used to calculate OEE, Downtime, Line & Machine Utilization metrics. The role will work closely across functions including Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance to champion projects to improve equipment availability & performance. 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Strong organizational skills are required to successfully optimize the availability of the high-volume production lines.\nResponsibilities Coach, develop, and mentor reliability engineering staff to strengthen technical capabilities and team performance.\nAnalyze equipment failure and downtime data to identify trends and drive improvements in overall equipment reliability.\nDevelop and implement predictive maintenance strategies, procedures, and tools to enhance asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime.\nPerform and communicate MTBF and MTTR to support data-driven decision-making.\nProvide technical leadership in troubleshooting efforts and lead initiatives to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams—including engineering, operations, and maintenance—to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).\nManage and prioritize multiple projects, adjusting priorities as needed to align with business goals and operational demands.\nContinuously improve the utilization and effectiveness of CMMS and other downtime tracking systems, including reporting and analytics.\nConduct Root Cause Failure Analysis and lead implementation of sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.\nMaintain strong customer relationships through effective communication, technical support, and performance delivery.\nServe as a role model by demonstrating leadership, accountability, and the ability to deliver results through team collaboration.\nIndependently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.\nQualifications BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing engineering or equivalent.\nManufacturing maintenance experience totaling 3 to 5 years desirable.\nAt least 2 years working directly with a CMMS system including configuring new assets therein.\nKnowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance tools and world class asset care.\nProven track record of engineering and maintenance with the ability to apply engineering and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to prioritize and multi-task under continuously changing business priorities.\nDemonstrated leadership in the deployment of reliability engineering best practices within a complex manufacturing operation.\nExperience in implementing reliability initiatives in an automated manufacturing facility.\nSD20\nCompensation and Benefits What you'll receive for the great work you provide:\nFull range of medical, dental, and vision plans\nLife Insurance\nShort-term and Long-term Disability\nMatching 401(k) Contributions\nVacation and Paid Sick Time\nTuition Reimbursement\nJob Category Design, Process & Technology Engineering\nEEO and Inclusion Is Sponsorship Available? No\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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