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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions
- **Location:** Lexington, KY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $80,080.0 - $88,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Diagnostic Tools, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9c36129d0a99f16e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Voltage testers?, * 3-5+ years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering

 * Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
 * Experience with industrial equipment and production systems
 * Ability to analyze problems and implement long-term solutions
 * Experience with CMMS or maintenance tracking systems, * Reliability experience (RCA, FMEA, PM optimization)
 * PLC or controls experience
 * Predictive maintenance tools (vibration, thermography, etc.)
 * Engineering background (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)

## Description

We're looking for a Reliability Engineer who can analyze problems, fix them at the root, and keep equipment running long-term.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work directly with maintenance teams to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and solve recurring equipment issues.

A Day in the Life

 * Start your day off with a safety meeting
 * Review equipment performance and recent failures
 * Jump in on breakdowns to identify root cause (not just quick fixes)
 * Analyze trends in downtime, repairs, and maintenance data
 * Work alongside maintenance techs to troubleshoot equipment issues
 * Improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans
 * Identify weak points in systems and recommend upgrades
 * Track findings and updates in CMMS and reporting tools

What You'll Work On

 * Packaging lines, conveyors, and production systems
 * Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
 * Electrical systems: wiring, panels, controls, transformers
 * HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and facility equipment
 * Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Tools & Technology:

 * CMMS systems (maintenance tracking & analysis)
 * Multimeters and diagnostic tools
 * Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, or predictive tools (preferred)
 * Data tools (Excel or similar for tracking trends)
 * Blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

What You'll Be Doing

 * Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures
 * Improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs
 * Analyze equipment performance (MTBF, downtime, etc.)
 * Work closely with maintenance teams to solve recurring issues
 * Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems when needed
 * Recommend system improvements, upgrades, or process changes
 * Help reduce downtime and extend equipment life
 * Ensure all work meets OSHA, LOTO, and safety standards


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