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Reliability Engineer

Baileyville, ME ยท On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

St. Croix Tissue is seeking a Reliability Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide ... The company will provide training regarding union contracts, various reporting softwares used ...

Meta is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive the quality, durability, and long-term reliability ... Partner with contract manufacturers and suppliers to establish reliability requirements, audit test ...

Meta is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive the quality, durability, and long-term reliability ... Partner with contract manufacturers and suppliers to establish reliability requirements, audit test ...

Meta is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive the quality, durability, and long-term reliability ... Partner with contract manufacturers and suppliers to establish reliability requirements, audit test ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer for a 12+ months contract opportunity in Atlanta, GA. The role involves engineering software within an AWS cloud infrastructure and ...

Reliability Engineer

West Jefferson, OH ยท On-site

$102K - $128K/yr

Job Title Reliability Engineer Summary Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) is hiring ... Manage subcontractors and suppliers to deliver goods and services against contracts and ...

Reliability Engineer

North Andover, MA

$103K - $130K/yr

Job Title Reliability Engineer Summary Reliability, Maintenance, and Engineering (RME) is hiring ... Manage subcontractors and suppliers to deliver goods and services against contracts and ...

Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

$58.75 - $78/hr

Contract Work authorization: Cannot work with OPT or CPT Rate: 50/hr w2 Work Location (Address ... W (flexible on other 2 days) Site Reliability Engineer - Northern Trust, Goals Driven Wealth ...

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$54.75 - $72.75/hr

Job Summary : eTeam is a company seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) for a contract position. The role involves developing automation solutions using Ansible and Python, as well as maintaining ...

SRE Engineer

Redmond, WA ยท On-site

$63.75 - $84.75/hr

Title: SRE Engineer Location: Redmond, WA Job Type ... Contract / Full Time Responsibilities: * Deploy and manage AI resources on Microsoft Azure ...

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How much do contract reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract reliability engineer in the United States is $117,973.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract reliability engineer?

A Contract Reliability Engineer is a professional hired on a temporary or project basis to ensure the reliability, availability, and maintainability of systems, equipment, or processes. They analyze failure data, perform root cause analysis, and implement strategies to improve system performance. This role often involves collaborating with maintenance teams, design engineers, and operations personnel to optimize asset life and reduce downtime. Contract roles may vary in duration and scope, depending on the project's needs.

What are the typical projects or responsibilities for a contract reliability engineer?

As a Contract Reliability Engineer, your responsibilities usually revolve around conducting reliability assessments, analyzing failure data, and implementing preventative maintenance strategies for client equipment or systems. You might be tasked with performing root cause analysis, recommending design improvements, and supporting maintenance teams in optimizing asset performance. Projects can vary widely by industry but often involve collaborating with operations, quality, and engineering teams to identify reliability risks and drive continuous improvement. This dynamic role provides the opportunity to work on diverse assignments, enhance problem-solving skills, and make a tangible impact on client operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the contract reliability engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Reliability Engineer, you need a strong background in reliability engineering principles, statistical analysis, and mechanical or electrical systems, often supported by an engineering degree and relevant project experience. Familiarity with reliability software (such as Weibull analysis tools), FMEA, and certifications like Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are highly valued. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and project management skills are important for collaborating with cross-functional teams and clearly conveying technical findings. These abilities are essential for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and delivering measurable value to clients on a contractual basis.

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Reliability Engineer

St. Croix Tissue

Baileyville, ME โ€ข On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

 
 
Position scope
  • St. Croix Tissue is seeking a Reliability Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical and strategic expertise in terms of life cycle asset management implementation and the associated practices, to ensure maximum possible equipment reliability at minimum life cycle cost. This will be accomplished by process mapping and improvements in equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability that optimizes asset life cycle costs perform basic product design, testing and/or analysis work for a defined portion of a project.  
Roles & reponsiblities
  • Develop equipment system and location hierarchy.
  • Perform critical analysis and determine risk priority numbers for various equipment.
  • Perform RCM/FMEA for equipment.
  • Develop equipment maintenance plans that contain failure modes mapped to technologies or tasks.
  • Create both predictive and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Level load optimized reliability-based maintenance strategies.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the reliability-based maintenance strategy master plan.
  • Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis
  • Define reliability-based queries and reports to support a continuous improvement process.
Required skills 
  • Ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical information using practical judgment. 
  • Capable of functioning effectively in a team environment. 
  • Proficient in Excel pivot tables and charting. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills. 
  • Ability to organize and manage concurrent activities. 
  • Knowledge of advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysis. 
  • Knowledge of standard quality and reliability tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), Weibull Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistics. 
  • Skills in facilitating meetings, making presentations, and communicating with others.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Skill in using reliability prediction and calculation techniques for both repairable and non-repairable systems.   
  • CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) certification through ASQ (American Society of Quality) or CMRP (Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professionals) certification through SMRP (Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals. 
  • Experience with Six Sigma methodology. 
  • Experience in one or more related engineering areas: design, test, manufacturing, or quality.   
  • Experience in use of statistical tools and techniques for reliability management.   
  • Understanding of product reliability goals, reliability growth, and reliability prediction 
  • Experience in applying thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic analysis, vibration analysis, and motor analysis and associated performance trending programs, 
  •  5 to 15 years’ experience in reliability engineering related processes.
  • Expertise in one or more areas of maintenance and reliability, material management, planning and scheduling, and/or CMMS / EAM / ERP optimization is desired.  
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Reliability, Quality, Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering, Math, Physics, or equivalent experience.
Working Conditions
  • Safe and productive operation of the area of responsibility will allow for flexible work hours. 
  • Includes working in an office, as well as supervising operations within the plant. 
  • Includes following detailed mill safety and environmental procedures.
  • The company will provide training regarding union contracts, various reporting softwares used including meeting environmental and safety objectives. 
  • Will also provide training to make sure the candidate is trained in Reliability Excellence initiatives such as work requests regarding the CMMS system.
  • There is also room for advancement or changing of work area, if so desired. This position will report to the Production Manager. 


Woodland Pulp LLC, St. Croix Chipping and St. Croix Tissue are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity. As part of our commitment Woodland Pulp LLC, St. Croix Chipping and St. Croix Tissue will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.