Reliability Vibration Technician

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Reliability Vibration Technician to support a life sciences client based in Rahway, NJ. This role serves as a technical expert in condition monitoring and reliability engineering, with a strong focus on vibration analysis and infrared thermography. You will play a critical role in advancing asset reliability programs by diagnosing complex equipment issues and driving proactive maintenance strategies.

The position partners closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance. In addition to hands‑on diagnostics, you will contribute to long‑term reliability strategy and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a highly technical role requiring deep expertise, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to failure prevention.

• Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes
• Conduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems
• Diagnose complex failure modes (e.g., bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, electrical anomalies) and recommend corrective actions
• Lead and support root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies
• Develop and refine predictive maintenance (PdM), condition‑based monitoring, and reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) programs
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements
• Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate’s education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

• ISO Category III Vibration Analysis certification (required);
  Category IV preferred
• Infrared Thermography certification Level I or II (required);
  Level III preferred
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5–10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis
• Strong expertise in vibration analysis techniques (FFT, waveform, phase, resonance) and failure diagnostics
• Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems
• Ability to work in regulated environments (pharma, life sciences, or similar) with strong documentation practices

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.