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How much do electrical reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for electrical reliability engineer in the United States is $111,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Electrical Reliability Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Electrical Reliability Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering principles, failure analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance, often supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with reliability analysis tools like FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reliability modeling software, and certification such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) is valuable. Excellent problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams help you stand out. These skills ensure the effective identification and resolution of electrical system issues, maximizing equipment uptime and maintaining safety and operational efficiency.

What are some typical challenges faced by Electrical Reliability Engineers in their day-to-day work?

Electrical Reliability Engineers often face challenges such as diagnosing intermittent electrical failures, implementing proactive maintenance strategies to minimize unplanned downtime, and balancing immediate repair needs with long-term reliability improvements. They may also need to collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to gather data, validate root cause findings, and ensure solutions are sustainable. Adapting to rapidly changing plant conditions and keeping up with new technologies are common aspects of the role. By approaching challenges methodically and communicating clearly with cross-functional teams, Electrical Reliability Engineers play a critical role in driving continuous improvement in equipment performance.

What does an Electrical Reliability Engineer do?

An Electrical Reliability Engineer ensures the reliability and performance of electrical systems in industrial or manufacturing settings. They analyze failure data, implement predictive maintenance strategies, and develop reliability improvement plans. Their role includes conducting root cause analysis, optimizing electrical assets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. By proactively identifying risks and improving system efficiency, they help prevent unplanned downtime and maintain operational safety.

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Electrical Reliability Engineer Job

Electrical Reliability Engineer Job

Armstrong World Industries

Pensacola, FL โ€ข On-site

$91K - $114K/yr

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Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Primary location:ย Pensacola,ย Floridaย 
Relocation offered:ย Yes
Employment status:ย Full-Time
Travel:ย <10%
Non-compete:ย No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $91,000 to $114,000 per year. ย 
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

Electrical Reliability Engineer

What You'll Be Doing

  • Own and manage key electrical systems and processes, including:
    • Plant HVAC
    • Spare motor program (tracked through SAP)
    • Instrument calibration and transformer PM processes
    • Thermal PM and PCT training processes
  • Lead and execute the Electrical DT Corrective Action Plan, including creation of One-Point Lessons
  • Maintain and manage PLC program historian processes
  • Create and update engineering drawings using AutoCAD
  • Develop, create, and manage electrical work orders, PMs, and BOMs in SAP
  • Supervise and coordinate craftsmen and contractors; serve as backup support as needed
  • Support planning activities and serve as backup for planning functions
  • Participate in operational working sessions to drive continuous improvement
  • Analyze downtime and maintenance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities
  • Support and participate in RCFA (8-Step) problem-solving processes
  • Attend and contribute to:
    • Daily production meetings
    • Outage planning meetings
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and performance

What Will Make You Successful

  • Strong understanding of electrical maintenance systems (PM, PdM, CBM)
  • Ability to analyze process and downtime data to drive improvements
  • Experience applying root cause problem solving (RCFA, FMEA)
  • Solid knowledge of PLCs and industrial electrical systems
  • Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective communication and ability to collaborate across teams
  • Hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

What Makes You Stand Out

  • SAP experience for maintenance and work order management
  • Lean / Continuous Improvement experience or certification
  • Reliability Engineering experience
  • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration, infrared, ultrasonic, etc.)
  • Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools
  • Experience leading improvement initiatives or capital projects

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
  • 2+ years experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical drawings and updates
  • Experience coordinating contractors and cross-functional teams
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anย Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

  • Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
  • Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
  • Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
  • Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
  • Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.