Principal Reliability Engineer

About Labcorp

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients.

With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Principal Reliability Engineer Burlington, NC, Indianapolis IN or Durham, NC Locations:
Burlington, NC
• Indianapolis, IN
• Durham, NC

The Principal Reliability Engineer is the organization’s highest‑level technical authority within a defined engineering discipline. This senior individual contributor sets enterprise reliability strategy, advances asset performance, and leads high‑impact capital and infrastructure initiatives across a complex global facilities portfolio. The role ensures systems are engineered, constructed, and maintained for maximum reliability, operational efficiency, and optimized lifecycle cost while partnering with senior leadership to standardize practices and strengthen a culture of reliability across all facility types.

• Define and implement enterprise reliability strategies to improve system performance and asset lifecycle outcomes.
• Conduct advanced failure analysis and root cause investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Establish asset reliability frameworks, maintenance strategies, and performance metrics.
• Lead efforts to reduce downtime, improve uptime, and optimize lifecycle costs.
• Perform audits and assessments to ensure adherence to reliability standards.

• Serve as the technical lead on engineering and capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Manage engineering design, installation, and project execution activities to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Support a project portfolio totaling approximately $5M–$25M annually across 100 or more projects of varying complexity.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and engineering standards.

• Develop, implement, and maintain global engineering design standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Establish and harmonize project execution standards, documentation, and processes across regions.
• Provide technical oversight and governance for design reviews and system implementations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to engineering practices.

• Function as the enterprise subject matter expert for a specific engineering discipline (Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, Automation & Instrumentation).
• Provide expert guidance on design, construction, commissioning, and operational performance.
• Support complex troubleshooting and resolution of critical system issues.
• Influence standards, specifications, and long‑term engineering strategy within the discipline.

• Partner with senior leadership in Capital, Engineering, Construction, and Facilities to plan and execute prioritized initiatives.
• Mentor…