Reliability Engineer

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LOCATION: This is an onsite position at our Roadtec facility in Chattanooga, TN. Corporate relocation assistance is available.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the consistent performance and optimal operating cost of equipment and systems. This position focuses on identifying and mitigating risks of failure, improving product reliability, and optimizing maintenance strategies. By applying engineering principles, data analysis, and reliability tools, the reliability engineer supports operational efficiency, safety, and cost‑effectiveness. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential to drive continuous improvement and implement solutions that enhance system uptime and performance.

New Product Development is a key area where the reliability engineer will add value. Focusing the team on reliability during the early stages of design and developing reliability‑centered maintenance strategies is essential for successful new product launches.

• Reliability Strategy & Roadmap
  Development of long‑term plans to improve asset reliability and reduce downtime
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)
  Documentation and analysis of potential failure modes and their impact on customer operations throughout the NPD cycle as well as the asset life cycle
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Reports
  Investigations and reports detailing the underlying causes of failures and recommended corrective actions
• Reliability Metrics & Dashboards
  Creation and maintenance of KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and machine utilization
• Maintenance strategies
  Design and optimization of maintenance strategies based on equipment condition and performance data including Preventive & Predictive schedules, daily, weekly and monthly inspection schedules
• Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  Assessment of total cost of ownership to guide investment and replacement decisions, integrated into the NPD cycle as part of the design reviews
• Risk Assessments
  Identification and quantification of reliability‑related risks to safety, performance, and cost
• Training & Knowledge Sharing
  Development of training materials and sessions to promote best practices for reliability across Astec service teams and customer maintenance personnel
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives
  Create a culture of continuous improvement by implementing projects aimed at reducing failures and improving system performance

• Conduct Reliability Assessments
  Evaluate equipment and system performance using reliability engineering principles
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  Investigate failures to identify underlying causes and recommend corrective actions
• Develop and Maintain DFMEAs
  Analyze potential failure modes and their effects to prioritize mitigation strategies
• Implement Predictive Maintenance Programs
  Use condition monitoring tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography) to anticipate failures
• Analyze Reliability Data
  Use statistical tools to calculate metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and failure rates
• Support Asset Management
  Contribute to lifecycle planning, machine criticality ranking, and replacement strategies, driving towards latest technologies in close collaboration with the…