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Maintenance Reliability Engineer Jobs in California

AbbVie

Reliability Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$84K/yr

The Reliability Engineer will lead the Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP), driving strategic vision and execution of Maintenance Excellence Program in BLI, collaborating with Facilities ...

Exl Neo Technologies

Reliability Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$119K - $150K/yr

Reliability Engineer (Contract & Full Time both options open) Location - Santa Clara, CA :: Skills ... Develop and maintain scripts for automated test programs. Set up and operate probing systems to ...

Allergan

Reliability Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

The Reliability Engineer will lead the Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP), driving strategic vision and execution of Maintenance Excellence Program in BLI, collaborating with Facilities ...

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Anduril Industries

Reliability Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

$110K - $138K/yr

ABOUT THE TEAM The Reliability Engineering team partners across Anduril's engineering ... Develop Maintainability prediction models using MIL-HDBK-472, and support the development of ...

Blue Origin

Reliability Engineer III

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$121K - $169K/yr

Develop and maintain the Reliability Program Plan in alignment with program milestones (SRR, SDR ... Collaborate with systems engineers to perform trades studies that balance reliability, mass, cost ...

Accord Technologies Inc.

Reliability Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$110K - $138K/yr

Reliability Engineer Full Time 40 hours/Week Duration: 12 months and flexible to extend further ... Data Analysis & Statistical Modelling (field data, maintenance logs, trend detection, reliability ...

Actalent

Reliability Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$70 - $115/hr

... maintenance strategies Establish and improve reliability engineering processes, tools, and infrastructure Drive reliability improvements throughout the entire product lifecycle Skills Reliability ...

Vast

Reliability Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$107K - $135K/yr

Develop and maintain spaceflight component reliability data * Identify critical components with ... Minimum of a B.S. in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering ...

Sigma Design

Staff Reliability Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$92 - $122/hr

Staff Reliability Engineer (Contract-to-hire) Sigma Design has collaborated with a leading defense ... Develop maintainability prediction models and support preventative maintenance and sparing ...

Sigma Design

Staff Reliability Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$127 - $168/hr

Staff Reliability Engineer (Contract-to-hire) Sigma Design has collaborated with a leading defense ... Develop maintainability prediction models and support preventative maintenance and sparing ...

STN Inc

Site Reliability Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$67.25 - $89.25/hr

Site Reliability Engineer Platform and software · shared across customers Reports to: Director ... Build and maintain the observability stack including metrics, logs, traces, and alerting * Lead ...

Sigma Design

Staff Reliability Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$92 - $122/hr

Staff Reliability Engineer (Contract-to-hire) Sigma Design has collaborated with a leading defense ... Develop maintainability prediction models and support preventative maintenance and sparing ...

Ecoservices

Reliability Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$140K - $155K/yr

This role will partner with and support Operations and Maintenance through identification and ... The Reliability Engineer role will focus on the longer-term (2+ years) strategic implementation of ...

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES

Reliability Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$146K - $194K/yr

ABOUT THE TEAM The Reliability Engineering team partners across Anduril's engineering ... Develop Maintainability prediction models using MIL-HDBK-472, and support the development of ...

Ecoservices

Reliability Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$140K - $155K/yr

This role will partner with and support Operations and Maintenance through identification and ... The Reliability Engineer role will focus on the longer-term (2+ years) strategic implementation of ...

Anduril Industries

Reliability Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$108K - $136K/yr

ABOUT THE TEAM The Reliability Engineering team partners across Anduril's engineering ... Develop Maintainability prediction models using MIL-HDBK-472, and support the development of ...

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How much do maintenance reliability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for maintenance reliability engineer in California is $25.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $31.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Maintenance Reliability Engineer vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectMaintenance Reliability EngineerMaintenance Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; certifications like CMRT or CRL often preferredHigh school diploma or technical training; certifications like EPA or OSHA may be required
Work EnvironmentDesigning reliability strategies, analyzing data, improving systems in industrial settingsPerforming routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on equipment
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, energy, and process industries focusing on system reliabilityCommonly employed in factories, plants, and facilities for equipment upkeep

The Maintenance Reliability Engineer focuses on analyzing data and developing strategies to improve equipment reliability, while the Maintenance Technician handles hands-on repairs and maintenance tasks. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What is a maintenance reliability engineer?

A Maintenance Reliability Engineer is a professional who focuses on improving the reliability and efficiency of equipment and machinery in industrial settings. They analyze equipment performance data, identify root causes of failures, and develop maintenance strategies to prevent unplanned downtime. Their goal is to optimize maintenance processes, reduce costs, and ensure the safe, continuous operation of production facilities. Maintenance Reliability Engineers often work closely with maintenance teams, operations staff, and other engineering disciplines to implement reliability best practices and predictive maintenance programs.

How does a maintenance reliability engineer typically collaborate with production and operations teams to improve equipment performance?

Maintenance Reliability Engineers frequently work alongside production and operations teams to identify recurring equipment issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions that enhance overall asset reliability. This collaboration often involves regular meetings, reviewing equipment data together, and jointly prioritizing maintenance tasks to minimize disruptions to production schedules. By building strong communication channels, engineers ensure that maintenance strategies align with operational goals, leading to more efficient processes and reduced downtime.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a maintenance reliability engineer?

To thrive as a Maintenance Reliability Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, reliability analysis, and failure modes, usually supported by a degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), predictive maintenance tools, and certifications like Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) are often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a proactive mindset are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These competencies ensure equipment uptime, optimize maintenance strategies, and drive operational efficiency within industrial environments.
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Infographic showing various Maintenance Reliability Engineer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,768 per year, or $25.9 per hour.

Reliability Engineer

AbbVie

Irvine, CA • On-site

$84K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

AbbVie rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Reliability Engineer is responsible for driving continuous equipment and Utilities systems reliability improvements by providing and coordinating technical support, and by managing the reliability improvement processes for the site, with the aim of reducing risk levels to the business.
The Reliability Engineer will lead the Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP), driving strategic vision and execution of Maintenance Excellence Program in BLI, collaborating with Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance Planner to enhance reliability by implementing best practices to achieve superior operational efficiency and asset management.
The Reliability Engineer will provide expertise to ensure asset reliability is maintained at the highest levels, and will drive for reliability of work processes, job plans, procedures and operating practices. The Reliability Engineer will define, design, develop, and monitor the site's critical asset register to provide standardized processes and procedures for the proper operation and care of key production, utility and supporting assets.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible of BLI Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) by targeting critical equipment assets for optimization and Continuous Improvement activities, train personnel on reliability processes.
  • Guide efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls and safety systems.
  • Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures, and apply knowledge in methods and processes to prevent, or reduce the likelihood or frequency of failures in site systems.
  • Analyze failure history to determine the reliability characteristics of key systems, and from this analysis, develop long term solutions to recurring issues.
  • Develop and enforce an Asset Operations Plan that will ensure optimum utilization and operating efficiency of facility's assets, and development of an Asset Maintenance Plan to ensure adequate levels of sustaining effective maintenance for each plant asset on the asset register.
  • Responsible for adherence to Life Cycle Asset Management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of new assets.
  • Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) by understanding and applying failure data analysis techniques, perform analyses of asset and production equipment performance to include asset utilization, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and remaining useful life as guiding parameters.
  • Generate asset management plan that includes creation of value-added preventative maintenance tasks and determine the most effective utilization of predictive and other nondestructive testing methods to identify inherent reliability problems.
  • Work with Facilities and Engineering to review maintenance and installation plans for new equipment, and provide reliability and maintainability specifications for changes, to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations. Participate in design and installation specifications, factory and site acceptance testing, and commissioning plans to assure adherence to functional specifications.
  • Apply AbbVie MEP best practices for example predictive maintenance program and telemetry sensor technology, and influence BLI equipment/system/facilities capital planning and LRP.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Five (5)+ years of relevant work experience in Reliability Engineering field, preferably in the cGMP / pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Proficient in Computer-based Maintenance Management systems (CMMS, example MAXIMO or similar)
  • Previous demonstrated experience of six sigma methodology would be beneficial.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written; proven problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance with procedures
  • Results driven, striving to meet targets and metrics as set by site/department and division leaders.
  • Total commitment to Quality and always maintaining a high standard of work, demonstrating highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic.

Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

North Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

2013

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