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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** FVC INC
- **Location:** St. Charles County, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $93,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Reliability Engineering
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1375985f9099e35d

## About the Role

* 5-8+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability engineering, controls, electrical systems, or manufacturing operations
 * Hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, instrumentation, motor controls, variable frequency drives, and industrial automation systems
 * Strong troubleshooting abilities across mechanical and electrical equipment
 * Experience working with low-voltage electrical distribution systems (480V and below)
 * Demonstrated experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing reliability improvements
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and with outside contractors
 * Valid driver's license required

Preferred Qualifications

 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
 * Journeyman-level maintenance or electrical experience
 * OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
 * Experience within automotive manufacturing, chemical processing, or other industrial manufacturing environments
 * Familiarity with burners, fans, pressure transmitters, and process instrumentation

## Description

We're seeking a hands-on Reliability Engineer to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and support long-term asset reliability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position serves as the primary onsite technical resource, partnering with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment, optimize maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives., * Analyze equipment performance trends and identify opportunities to improve reliability and uptime

 * Generate and maintain equipment performance metrics, reports, and reliability documentation
 * Perform predictive maintenance activities including vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and condition monitoring
 * Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, automation, and controls-related equipment issues
 * Lead root cause failure investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
 * Support and verify preventative maintenance programs while ensuring maintenance records remain accurate
 * Coordinate maintenance work performed by outside contractors and service providers
 * Manage critical spare parts inventory to minimize production interruptions
 * Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to improve plant performance
 * Provide technical support for PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, instrumentation, motor controls, and electrical distribution systems
 * Participate in capital projects, equipment upgrades, and plant reliability initiatives
 * Respond to equipment failures and provide technical guidance during shutdowns and emergency situations


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