Equipment & Reliability Engineer

The Equipment & Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving equipment performance, reducing unplanned downtime, and ensuring the long-term health of production assets across the coffee brewing and extraction facility. This role combines technical expertise, data-driven problem solving, and hands-on equipment optimization to support safe, efficient, and reliable brewing, extraction, CIP, and packaging operations.

Reliability & Asset Strategy

• Develop and implement reliability strategies for brewing, extraction, CIP, utilities, and packaging systems (extraction vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, boilers, air compressors, etc.)
• Build and optimize PM/PdM programs rooted in RCM principles
• Define equipment criticality, failure modes, and long-term asset replacement plans

Equipment Performance & Troubleshooting

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans for recurring breakdowns, yield losses, or process instability
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations teams during equipment failures or process upsets
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize OEE, throughput, yield, and product consistency
• Work with site supervision and leadership to develop/refine SOPs, job aids and work instructions for operators and hourly employees

Project & Continuous Improvement

• Support or lead engineering projects tied to new equipment installations, automation, system upgrades, piping changes, or capacity expansions
• Analyze and report on historical performance data to identify improvement opportunities in cycle time, extraction efficiency, energy use, and utility cost
• Partner with production supervisors, roasters, brewing operators, and QC to refine brewing/extraction parameters for reliability and consistency

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain and update equipment documentation, spare parts lists, PM procedures, and engineering standards
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and food safety regulations (OSHA, FDA, CGMP, SQF, etc.)
• Develop training materials for technicians and operators on proper equipment use and care

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Safety teams on equipment trials, commissioning, and optimization
• Participate in daily production/maintenance huddles to prioritize issues and align downtime mitigation

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience
• 3-7 years' experience in reliability, equipment engineering, or maintenance engineering roles within beverage, food production, brewing, or CPG manufacturing
• General understanding of pumps, valves, sanitary process piping, PLC-controlled systems, heat transfer, steam systems, and fluid mechanics
• Experience with reliability tools: FMEA, RCA, RCM, Pareto, 5-Why, PDCA
• Proficiency in reading P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Data analysis capability (Excel, CMMS data, SCADA trends, OEE metrics)

Preferred

• Experience in brewing/extraction systems (cold brew, hot extraction, or similar)
• Knowledge of CIP systems and sanitary design principles
• Experience with CMMS platforms (Upkeep, eMaint, SAP, etc.)
• Certification(s): CMRP, CRL, Six Sigma, or similar

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move around production floor, climb stairs/ladders, and work in industrial environments
• Ability to lift 30-50 lbs occasionally
• Work may involve heat, noise, and working near pressurized systems or high-temperature processes

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers - Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafes nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages  2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world - putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products inNew York,Idaho,Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout

North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

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