Reliability Engineer

Location

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

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 and 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, 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 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 – Creation of 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 in collaboration with the Advanced Technology Group.
• Collaborate with Cross‑Functional Teams – Work with operations, service, customer maintenance, and engineering to improve system reliability.
• Lead Reliability Improvement Projects – Drive initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and increasing equipment availability.

• Ensure Equipment Reliability – Maintain high levels of operational uptime and performance.
• Drive Continuous Improvement – Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reliability and reduce costs.
• Stay Current with Latest Technology – Keep close to industry developments to improve reliability.
• Maintain Compliance – Ensure reliability practices meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Report Reliability Metrics – Provide regular updates on reliability KPIs to stakeholders and leadership.
• Train and Mentor Staff – Share reliability knowledge and best practices with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Support Safety Initiatives – Ensure reliability efforts contribute…