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Perrigo

Reliability Engineer

Eau Claire, WI

$101K - $127K/yr

Ensure reliability activities comply with cGMP, FDA, food safety, environmental, and quality ... Maintain inspection readiness and participate in internal and external audits. Reliability & Asset ...

Perrigo Company plc

Reliability Engineer

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

$101K - $127K/yr

Ensure reliability activities comply with cGMP, FDA, food safety, environmental, and quality ... Maintain inspection readiness and participate in internal and external audits. Reliability & Asset ...

Perrigo Company plc

Reliability Engineer

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

$101K - $127K/yr

Ensure reliability activities comply with cGMP, FDA, food safety, environmental, and quality ... Maintain inspection readiness and participate in internal and external audits. Reliability & Asset ...

SITE Staffing, Inc

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Food Manufacturing Production Worker

Bayview, WI · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

... FDA regulations and HACCP guidelines * Conduct routine inspections of machinery; perform basic ... Familiarity with food safety practices and sanitation procedures within a food processing ...

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Amcor plc

Quality Manager

Madison, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... ISO, GMP, FDA, Food Safety, Medical, etc.) applicable to industry. * Ensuring the accurate and ... Develop and implement appropriate in-process quality inspection plans using effective, cost ...

Perrigo

Reliability Manager

Eau Claire, WI · On-site

Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, food safety, environmental, and quality requirements. * Lead ... Participate in audits and regulatory inspections while ensuring reliability systems remain ...

Amcor

Quality Manager

Madison, WI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... ISO, GMP, FDA, Food Safety, Medical, etc.) applicable to industry. * Ensuring the accurate and ... Develop and implement appropriate in-process quality inspection plans using effective, cost ...

Actalent

Quality Assurance Specialist

Milwaukee, WI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Familiarity with CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) regulations and expectations. * Experience ... Familiarity with FDA, FSMA, CFIA, and FSSC frameworks and expectations. * Experience with quality ...

Gellert Global Group

Food Quality Control Supervisor

Barron, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies ... Experience with FDA and/or USDA inspections. * Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards ...

Gellert Global Group

Food Quality Control Supervisor

Barron, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies ... Experience with FDA and/or USDA inspections. * Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards ...

Gellert Global Group

Food Quality Control Supervisor

Barron, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies ... Experience with FDA and/or USDA inspections. * Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards ...

RR Donnelley

Quality Inspector (1st)

Plover, WI

$17.43 - $21.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and FDA requirements for medical device and Food manufacturing. Reporting to the site Quality ... Inspect product for defects, damage, and imperfections * Be assertive when a quality issue arises

RR Donnelley

Quality Inspector (1st)

Plover, WI · On-site

$17.43 - $21.01/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and FDA requirements for medical device and Food manufacturing. Reporting to the site Quality ... Inspect product for defects, damage, and imperfections * Be assertive when a quality issue arises

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How much do fda food inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for fda food inspector in Wisconsin is $55,453.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,900.00 and $64,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an FDA Food Inspector?

An FDA Food Inspector is responsible for ensuring that food products meet federal safety and labeling regulations. They inspect food processing facilities, warehouses, and distribution centers to identify potential health hazards, contamination, or violations. Inspectors collect samples, review documentation, and enforce compliance with FDA regulations. Their work helps protect public health by preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring that consumers receive safe, properly labeled food products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an FDA Food Inspector?

To thrive as an FDA Food Inspector, you need a solid background in food science, microbiology, or a related field, often supported by a bachelor's degree and relevant regulatory knowledge. Familiarity with inspection tools, laboratory testing equipment, and FDA reporting systems like FACTS (Field Accomplishments and Compliance Tracking System) is essential. Strong attention to detail, clear communication, and critical thinking help inspectors effectively assess facilities and interact with stakeholders. These capabilities ensure the safety of the national food supply through meticulous inspections and regulatory compliance.

What are the typical working conditions and environments for an FDA Food Inspector?

FDA Food Inspectors often work in a variety of environments, including food processing plants, warehouses, agricultural sites, and sometimes laboratories or field offices. Schedules can include regular travel and occasional non-standard hours to inspect facilities during production. The job involves both independent inspections and collaboration with facility staff, federal teams, and sometimes state or local agencies. Inspectors must be comfortable in environments that require stringent hygiene protocols and sometimes personal protective equipment. This dynamic work setting helps ensure the safety and integrity of the food supply chain.

How do you become an FDA Food Inspector?

To become an FDA Food Inspector, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, or food science. They must also pass a competitive federal hiring process, which includes written exams and background checks, and may require relevant work experience or training in food safety and inspection procedures.

How much money do FDA Food Inspectors make?

FDA Food Inspectors typically earn a median annual salary of around $70,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, location, and level of certification. Salaries can increase with seniority, specialized training, and supervisory roles, and inspectors often work in government settings with benefits and regular schedules.

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Reliability Engineer

Perrigo

Eau Claire, WI

$101K - $127K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting the site's Reliability Management Process by improving asset performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness across the facility. Reporting directly to the Reliability Manager, this role provides technical leadership for reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, asset care strategies, failure elimination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Reliability Engineer serves as a hands on technical support on equipment reliability and maintenance optimization, partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and EHS teams to improve equipment uptime, reduce failures, optimize maintenance costs, and ensure full compliance with Perrigo Work Standards (PWS), cGMP, FDA, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

This role will lead reliability initiatives across manufacturing, packaging, utilities, warehouse, and processing assets, supporting the development of a world-class reliability culture within the facility.

Scope of the Role
Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Promote a proactive safety culture and support all site safety initiatives.
  • Ensure reliability activities comply with cGMP, FDA, food safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
  • Participate in investigations, deviations, CAPAs, equipment failure analyses, and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
  • Support asset integrity, process safety, and regulatory compliance programs.
  • Maintain inspection readiness and participate in internal and external audits.
Reliability & Asset Performance
  • Serve as the site subject matter expert for reliability engineering and asset performance improvement.
  • Support the Asset Care Strategy to improve equipment reliability, uptime, maintainability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Lead equipment criticality assessments, bad actor analyses, and defect elimination initiatives.
  • Apply reliability methodologies including RCA, FMEA, RCM, and criticality assessments to identify and eliminate chronic failures.
  • Analyze equipment performance data, identify trends and failure modes, and develop engineering solutions that improve reliability, quality, capacity, safety, and cost performance.
  • Provide reliability input for capital projects, equipment installations, and process modifications.
Predictive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring
  • Lead site Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs and condition-monitoring technologies.
  • Develop and optimize strategies utilizing vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound inspection, and oil analysis.
  • Monitor equipment health, identify risks, and translate findings into actionable maintenance plans.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging reliability technologies and digital monitoring tools.
  • Partner with Maintenance teams to improve maintenance effectiveness and asset performance.
Maintenance Strategy Optimization
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Review maintenance effectiveness and optimize PM intervals based on asset performance and risk.
  • Ensure maintenance plans align with equipment criticality and failure modes.
  • Support asset hierarchy management, equipment BOMs, spare parts strategies, and maintenance standards.
  • Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to improve work execution, backlog management, and prioritization.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
  • Lead reliability-focused continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime, reduce downtime, improve OEE, optimize maintenance costs, and extend asset life.
  • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and reliability principles to drive sustainable operational improvements.
  • Support capital projects through design reviews, maintainability assessments, commissioning, startup, and performance validation.
  • Collaborate with OEMs, contractors, suppliers, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to improve equipment reliability and maintainability.
  • Drive adoption of predictive technologies, digital reliability tools, and Perrigo Work Standards (PWS).
Additional Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for complex equipment issues.
  • Support critical maintenance events, plant outages, and reliability improvement projects.
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors and assist in the procurement and qualification of critical spare parts.
  • Partner cross-functionally to maximize asset performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Experience Required

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical discipline required.
  • Minimum 5 years of reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, or asset management experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience within Union, FDA-regulated pharmaceutical, food, infant formula, consumer healthcare, or GMP manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Experience applying reliability methodologies including RCA, FMEA, RCM, and defect elimination programs.
  • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring systems.
  • Experience supporting planning and scheduling processes.
  • Experience supporting capital project implementation and equipment commissioning.
  • Experience with asset management systems, CMMS, and SAP PM preferred.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles and asset lifecycle management.
  • Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
  • Expertise in predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring techniques.
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change.
  • Proficiency with SAP PM, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing systems.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and technical leadership skills.
  • Understanding of pumps, motors, conveyors, dryers, powder handling systems, instrumentation, controls, utilities, and process equipment.

Preferred Certifications

  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)
  • ISO Category I or II Vibration Analyst Certification
  • Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
  • Ultrasound, Thermography, or Oil Analysis Certifications

Work Schedule:

  • Salaried position.
  • Monday–Friday
  • Availability to support plant operations, emergencies, shutdowns, and critical maintenance activities.
  • Occasional off-shift and weekend support may be required.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.  #weareperrigo

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