Reliability Engineer

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The Position
As Reliability Engineer, you are responsible for optimizing plant reliability and availability within the Engineering & SHE department at the Kaiseraugst site. With your expertise, you are an appreciated internal consultant for all production areas of the site and drive the practical implementation of site reliability and asset management strategies. For this purpose, you apply reliability- and condition-based maintenance techniques.

The Opportunity
Ensuring plant availability, reliability and operational safety through the application of Reliability-Centered (RCM) and Condition-Based-Maintenance (CbM) strategies
Responsibility for conducting technical assessments, investigations and data analyses (e.g., regarding plant criticality and equipment lifecycle), as well as identification and support in the elimination of recurring machine failures
Conducting Root-Cause-Analyses, FME(C)A-s and Lean methodologies as well as the analysis of key figures using established IT applications
Role as a trainer and coach within the Reliability Engineering area, including training and coaching of the production areas at the site
Collaboration and exchange in international teams for the harmonization and establishment of best-practice reliability and maintenance processes
Collaboration with the areas of Maintenance & Engineering, Technology, Production and Quality
Use of predictive maintenance methods as well as tribology, thermography and vibration measurement techniques, including the introduction and implementation of end-of-life programs for the plants
Review and updating of redundant maintenance measures, as well as integration of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) into business processes, systems and programs for the documentation of accidents, illnesses and safety precautions
Readiness for on-call work if required

Who you are
Completed technical engineering studies, preferably in the field of mechanical engineering, or scientific studies (Bachelor or Master) or equivalent training
Several years of experience in the technical production environment of the pharma/bio industry as well as practical knowledge of condition-oriented maintenance are preferred
Strong IT user skills: MS Office, SAP, data reporting and analysis, programming skills, project and planning applications (Minitab, databases, Pi Server)
Conceptual, communicative and methodological skills for site-wide implementation of projects and programs, as well as knowledge in FME(C)A, DoE, Burn-In/ESS/HALT, reliability statistics and Accelerated Life Testing
Very good communication skills in spoken and written German and English
Additional advantage for this position: Data management and project management skills

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Who we are
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