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# Reliability Engineer - Sault Ste. Marie Area job in Sault Ste. Marie

- **Company:** The Pivot Group
- **Location:** Sault Ste. Marie, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $84,000 - $124,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Spreadsheets, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Reliability Engineering, Mttr
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2554641/reliability-engineer-sault-ste-marie-area-michigan-mi-sault-ste-marie

## About the Role

* Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
 * Working knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability methods.
 * Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software.
 * Strong data analysis skills using spreadsheets or similar tools.
 * Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
 * Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.

Bonus Qualifications

 * Lean or Six Sigma training.
 * Background in continuous improvement or project management.
 * Experience with automated production equipment.
 * Certification in reliability engineering or maintenance management.
 * Experience with predictive technologies such as vibration analysis or thermography.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Maintenance and Reliability Specialist, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Plant Engineer, Reliability and Maintenance Engineer

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

## Description

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for excelling as a reliability engineer? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We collaborate with companies in the Sault Ste. Marie area seeking experienced Reliability Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Reliability Engineer opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Sault Ste. Marie in Chippewa County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Pickford.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing firms in the Sault Ste. Marie area that seek skilled Reliability Engineers. These organizations are dedicated to maintaining high standards and look for professionals who can contribute effectively. By joining our network, you position yourself for opportunities aligned with your career goals.

Usual Responsibilities

 * Run reliability studies such as FMEA and failure analysis.
 * Monitor key metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and overall equipment effectiveness.
 * Recommend equipment upgrades and design changes to reduce failures.
 * Coordinate with maintenance and production teams on improvement projects.
 * Support spare parts planning and critical asset tracking.
 * Track equipment failures and downtime data to find repeat problems.
 * Lead root cause analysis on major breakdowns and chronic issues.
 * Build and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance plans.