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Cytiva · 9 hours ago

Senior Reliability Engineer

Cytiva is a company committed to innovating for tangible impact in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. The Senior Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment reliability and supporting manufacturing teams through data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Analyze equipment performance and failure data to identify root causes, document findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence. Assess and manage equipment obsolescence risks, identify aging or unsupported manufacturing assets, and lead projects to replace outdated equipment with modern, more reliable technology
Drive continuous improvement projects and reliability initiatives focused on reducing process variation, minimizing equipment‑related waste, and improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Establish and maintain critical spare parts strategies to improve equipment availability, maintenance standards, and equipment reliability documentation
Improve manufacturing equipment reliability by developing and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication programs, and condition monitoring tools. Partners with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce unplanned downtime, and increase production throughput
Partner with cross‑functional teams to evaluate equipment performance, implement engineering solutions, and support new equipment commissioning. Assist in new equipment installs and manufacturing line upgrades, ensuring design reliability and maintainability are built in from the start
Support Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Process Safety Management (PSM) efforts by ensuring equipment and process changes comply with all regulatory and company standards

Qualification

Reliability engineeringRoot cause analysisPreventive maintenanceContinuous improvementStatistical analysisLean principlesSix SigmaMechanical troubleshootingElectrical troubleshootingElectromechanical troubleshootingFMEARCMCondition monitoringCMMS analyticsEHS compliancePSM complianceCertification in reliability

Required

10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, asset management, or related technical roles within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise with reliability tools and methodologies such as RCA, FMEA, RCM, reliability modeling, or other predictive/preventative maintenance technologies
Strong analytical and statistical skills with experience applying continuous improvement principles such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM
Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment in manufacturing environments

Preferred

Previous experience with equipment and process deviation and validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ)
Advanced skills in root‑cause analysis using data-driven tools such as statistical modeling, condition monitoring systems, or CMMS analytics
Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology
Certification in reliability disciplines such as CMRP, CRE, or equivalent

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

Company

Cytiva, now with the life sciences business from Pall Corporation, is a global biotechnology leader dedicated to helping customers discover and commercialize the next generation of therapeutics.

H1B Sponsorship

Cytiva has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9)
2024 (3)
2023 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Christopher Riley
Chief Executive Officer
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Hassan A.
Head of Chemistry - Bioprocessing/CTO
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