Reliability Engineer

Location: City of Rochester

## Reliability Engineer Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
Rochester, NY (Plant), USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
August 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R19410
** Job Summary
** Are you passionate about improving equipment reliability, driving operational excellence, and supporting a world-class manufacturing operation through data-driven reliability strategies?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
** Global Operations:
** Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.

The Reliability Engineer role is based in
** Rochester, New York (onsite role)**. Be part of a
** collaborative, results-driven and growth-oriented
** team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.

Your potential is our inspiration.
** Where You'll Make a Difference
*** Lead and support site reliability initiatives focused on improving Total Effective Equipment Performance (TEEP) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
* Analyze equipment performance and reliability data to identify recurring equipment issues, eliminate failures, and improve asset reliability.
* Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions to drive defect elimination.
* Manage and optimize preventive maintenance programs, including Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) assessments and maintenance strategy improvements.
* Serve as owner of the site's Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) Program, ensuring compliance with regional, local, and company requirements.
* Manage equipment testing, inspection and mechanical integrity activities to support safe and reliable operations.
* Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations and Capital Project teams to design for reliability and maintainability using established reliability principles and methodologies.
* Lead critical spare parts assessments and inventory optimization efforts to improve equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness.
* Serve as an engineering resource to Maintenance and Operations teams while actively supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) activities.
** What Makes You the Right Fit
*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, manufacturing technology, or industrial operations.
* Experience applying reliability methodologies including Root Cause Failure Analysis, Preventive Maintenance Optimization, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or predictive maintenance techniques.
* Knowledge of equipment failure modes, reliability analysis and asset performance improvement strategies.
* Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably Systems Applications and Products (SAP) Plant Maintenance.
* Understanding of Mechanical Integrity programs, inspection practices and reliability-centered maintenance principles.
* Ability to analyze operational and maintenance data and translate findings into actionable reliability improvements.
* Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
* Commitment to safety, quality, food safety, environmental compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs.
** How Would You Stand Out?
*** Experience supporting reliability programs within food, ingredients, chemical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
* Experience adding production equipment to SAP, including functional locations and bill of material.
* Experience setting up preventative/predictive maintenance plans with task lists in SAP.
* Experience utilizing predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, or condition-monitoring systems.
** Why Choose Us?
*** Be part of a global leader in taste, scent, nutrition and health innovation.
* Work on challenging reliability and asset performance initiatives that directly impact manufacturing excellence.
* Collaborate with talented teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Maintenance.
* Grow your career through continuous learning, development opportunities and technical advancement.
* Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and purpose-driven culture.
* Access a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, vacation, holidays and participation in an annual incentive bonus program.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your…