IFF · 1 day ago
Reliability Engineer
Gibson City, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $86K/yr
3+ years expIFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, and they are seeking a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to improve equipment reliability and optimize maintenance strategies in their food processing plant. This role focuses on predictive and preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement to ensure safety, compliance, and maximum uptime.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
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
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)
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
Maintain CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) accuracy
Generate reliability reports and KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE)
Provide recommendations based on data-driven insights
Train maintenance staff on reliability best practices and predictive technologies
Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting complex equipment issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
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
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and leadership abilities
Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance
Company
IFF
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
10001+ employees
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