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Freelance Mechanical Reliability Engineer Jobs in Columbus, OH

Mechanical/Reliability Engineer

Groveport, OH

$83.90K - $111.90K/yr

GENERAL FUNCTION The Mechanical Engineer supports equipment maintenance and reliability programs to improve existing equipment performance and new equipment implementation. MAJOR DUTIES AND ...

Reliability Engineer

Pataskala, OH · On-site

$98.50K - $124K/yr

Examples: power measurement, solar simulation, mechanical loading test, thermal cycling, damp heat ... At least 4 years of experience in laboratory testing, quality assurance, or reliability engineering.

Reliability Engineer

Pataskala, OH

$98.50K - $124K/yr

Examples: power measurement, solar simulation, mechanical loading test, thermal cycling, damp heat ... At least 4 years of experience in laboratory testing, quality assurance, or reliability engineering.

Reliability Engineer

West Jefferson, OH

$102.40K - $128.90K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Reliability Engineering or other related engineering OR 2+ years of experience. * 5+ years of experience as a ...

Mechanical Engineer (Reliability)

Circleville, OH

$82.60K - $110.10K/yr

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity ...

Reliability Assurance Engineer

Pataskala, OH

$98.50K - $124K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial), Physics, or at least 8 years in a related technical field is required. * 5+ years of experience in reliability ...

Sr Regional Reliability Coach

Groveport, OH · On-site

$112.81K - $141.01K/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering, with Reliability Engineering Minor or coursework as a significant ... Mechanical and electrical understanding of industrial manufacturing equipment. * Industrial ...

Hands-on problem-solving ability with a focus on safety, equipment reliability, process improvement ... Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable mechanical codes, company standards, and ...

Gain experience in operating services in public cloud, strong grasp of SRE principles; SLIs/SLOs ... Streams, Multithreading, Collections, and Exception handling mechanism, Lamdas) or Python. * Strong ...

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How much do freelance mechanical reliability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance mechanical reliability engineer in Columbus, OH is $100,596.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,500.00 and $114,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Mechanical Reliability Engineer vs Mechanical Maintenance Engineer?

AspectFreelance Mechanical Reliability EngineerMechanical Maintenance Engineer
CredentialsRelevant engineering degrees, certifications in reliability or maintenanceTechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications in maintenance
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often remote or on-site at various locationsOn-site at manufacturing or industrial facilities, regular shifts
Employer & IndustryClients across industries like oil & gas, manufacturing, energy; self-employed or consulting firmsManufacturing plants, factories, industrial facilities

Freelance Mechanical Reliability Engineers focus on analyzing and improving equipment reliability on a contract basis, often working across multiple projects and industries. Mechanical Maintenance Engineers handle routine and preventive maintenance tasks on-site to ensure equipment operates smoothly. While both roles require technical expertise, the freelance reliability engineer emphasizes analysis and optimization, whereas the maintenance engineer concentrates on day-to-day repairs and upkeep.

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Mechanical/Reliability Engineer

Essilor

Groveport, OH

$83.90K - $111.90K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 281 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 38 rated optical retailers


Job description

Requisition ID: 924813 
Store #: 
E01326 Lab Ops - Maintenance Col 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION 

The Mechanical Engineer supports equipment maintenance and reliability programs to improve existing equipment performance and new equipment implementation. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Originates, develops and improves predictive and preventative maintenance programs to maintain reliability of components, equipment and processes.
  • Conducts analysis of reliability problems and investigates to determine the required approach for a particular situation.
  • Works with Production to perform analyses of assets including Asset Utilization, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, remaining useful life, other parameters that define operating condition, reliability and costs of assets
  • Leads root cause failure analysis to avoid future failures.
  • Defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems
  • Interfaces directly with vendor technical support groups as necessary while providing maintenance and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
  • Participates in the final check out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will ensure adherence to functional specifications.
  • Tracks production losses and abnormally high maintenance losses and costs, then finds ways to reduce those losses or high costs.
  • Develops plans to eliminate or reduce losses through root cause analysis, obtains approval of the plan and facilitates the implementation.
  • Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems.
  • Develops action plans that comply with internal/external customer demands for reliable processes/equipment to avoid failures.
  • Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations.
  • Implements process enhancements in order to increase equipment uptime, improve product quality, and reduce facility costs.
  • Collaborates with other facilities on best practices.
  • Provides technical support and training to maintenance personnel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering/maintenance or equivalent experience.
  • Mechanical/Electrical experience maintaining production equipment in a continuous production environment
  • Demonstrated Experience in Structure of a Maintenance Organization with implementation of Maintenance Planning tools
  • Experience with performance management maintenance metrics for Preventative and Predictive Maintenance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Demonstrated experience in an ISO or documented environment
  • Experience with Industrial Electrical Writing, Mechanical/Electrical Devices, Circuits, Robotics, PLC and computer-controlled devices
  • Experience with computer driven maintenance and planning software
  • Experience with analysis tools to improve equipment reliability.
  • Experience and/or Certification in Reliability Engineering

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.


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