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Reliability Engineer

IFF, Gibson City, Illinois, United States, 60936

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Job Summary Maintenance Reliability Engineer will improve equipment reliability and optimize maintenance strategies in our food processing plant. This role focuses on predictive and preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to ensure safety, compliance, and maximum uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Reliability Analysis & Improvement

Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and develop corrective actions.

Monitor and analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and reliability issues.

Implement reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) strategies.

Maintenance Strategy Development

Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance plans.

Utilize tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis for predictive maintenance.

Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, HACCP).

Continuous Improvement

Lead projects to improve equipment uptime and reduce maintenance costs.

Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to enhance process reliability.

Support capital projects with reliability input during design and commissioning.

Data & Reporting

Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) accuracy.

Generate reliability reports and KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE).

Provide recommendations based on data‑driven insights.

Training & Support

Train maintenance staff on reliability best practices and predictive technologies.

Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting complex equipment issues.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

Experience

3+ years in maintenance reliability engineering, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of reliability tools (RCM, FMEA, RCA).

Experience with CMMS and predictive maintenance technologies.

Skills

Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.

Salary Ranges: $68,400 – $85,500.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Gibson City, IL

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