Reliability Engineer – Critical Equipment & Process Improvement

About the role

Join 3M’s global team of innovative engineers and help drive reliability improvements for critical equipment, processes, and systems. You will work on projects that reduce unplanned downtime, lower maintenance costs, and enhance overall operational performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead reliability improvement projects for critical assets and production systems.
• Apply reliability tools such as root‑cause analysis, FMEA, reliability‑centered maintenance, risk assessment, and statistical analysis.
• Drive reductions in unplanned downtime, repeat failures, and maintenance expenses.
• Develop and implement reliability strategies for equipment and processes.
• Support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and stabilization activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (or Associate degree with additional experience) completed before start date.
• Six years (or eight years with an associate degree) of maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, or plant engineering experience in a private, public, government, or military environment.
• Master’s degree in Reliability and Statistical Engineering or certifications such as Certified Reliability Engineer (ASQ) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (SMRP) are a plus.

Required skills

• Root cause analysis
• Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• Reliability‑centered maintenance
• Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Condition monitoring technologies
• Equipment criticality analysis
• Maintenance optimization and asset lifecycle management
• Statistical analysis of reliability data
• Engineering design for maintainability
• Manufacturing process troubleshooting
• Safety, health, environmental and quality compliance
• Project management and financial analysis

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation ranging from $145,676 to $178,049 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, paid absences and retirement plans.
• Programs supporting physical and financial well‑being.
• Opportunities to collaborate with global teams and advance your career within a leading innovation company.