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Mid Level Reliability Centered Maintenance Jobs in Chicago, IL

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) / FMEA Facilitate or participate in RCM, Failure Modes and ... level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as ...

Reliability Engineer

East Chicago, IN · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Understanding of reliability strategies such as Reliability Centered Maintenance, Total Productive ... Disclaimer *The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work ...

Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) / FMEA Facilitate or participate in RCM, Failure Modes and ... level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as ...

Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$105K - $132K/yr

... Centered Maintenance approaches, and for defining the proactive maintenance approaches that are ... Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional is preferred. * Level 2 thermography certification ...

Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$105K - $132K/yr

... Centered Maintenance approaches, and for defining the proactive maintenance approaches that are ... Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional is preferred. * Level 2 thermography certification ...

Reliability Manager - Steel

Alsip, IL · On-site

$103K - $176K/yr

Lead reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs. * Analyze equipment performance data and reliability metrics to identify ...

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How much do mid level reliability centered maintenance jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for mid level reliability centered maintenance in Chicago, IL is $121,029.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,300.00 and $144,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Mid Level Reliability Centered Maintenance vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectMid Level Reliability Centered MaintenanceMaintenance Technician
CertificationsReliability or maintenance planning certifications, technical diplomasTechnical diplomas, trade certifications
Work EnvironmentPreventive and predictive maintenance planning, analysis, and optimizationHands-on equipment repair and troubleshooting
Industry UsageUsed in industries focusing on asset reliability and maintenance strategiesCommon in manufacturing, facilities, and equipment repair

Mid Level Reliability Centered Maintenance professionals focus on developing maintenance strategies, analyzing equipment data, and improving asset reliability. Maintenance Technicians perform hands-on repairs and troubleshooting. While both roles require technical skills, RCM emphasizes planning and analysis, whereas Technicians focus on execution and repair.

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Infographic showing various Mid Level Reliability Centered Maintenance job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,029 per year, or $58.2 per hour.

Reliability Engineer - Industrial Maintenance - $7500 Sign on Bonus!

ATS - Industrial Maintenance

Chicago, IL • On-site

$93K - $131K/yr

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Principal Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Promotes and adheres to the ATS safety culture.

  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and ATS policies and procedures.

  • Partners with internal/external customer for engineered solutions to improve reliability and throughput.

  • Identifies opportunities for Capital Expenditures for equipment replacement with supervision (develops and communicates ROI).

  • Champions operating systems, critical elements, and best practices to enable a precision reliability culture.

  • Knowledgeable application of common precision tools and practices.

  • Fully understands reliability centered maintenance and deliverables (equipment specific maintenance plan -ESMP).

  • Actively collaborates with maintenance team on the use of predictive, preventative, and precision maintenance technologies and strategies designed to identify or control risks prior to failure and ensure optimum maintenance execution.

  • Understands and performs failure mode & effects analysis.

  • Advanced understanding of Work Execution Management (WEM) to train and mentor on gaps & improvements identified through reliability strategy session performance.

  • Performs, trains, and coaches ATS Root Cause, Bad Actor, and Fault Tree Analysis.

  • Collaborates with leadership on alignment of ATS/Customer KPIs.

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies: **

**Essential KSAs: **

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET accredited) or equivalent experience (ex. heavy industrial maintenance, reliability, or operations experience).

  • Minimum of five years of reliability experience.

  • Demonstrates ability to perform full array of reliability tool sets.

  • Experience in Performance of RCA.

  • Experience & Performance with RCM & FMEA.

  • Master Level Proficiency in Predictive Technology.

  • Vibration I Certification.

  • Infrared I Certification.

  • Machine Health Monitoring Strong Proficiency.

  • Coaching & Experience with Work Execution Management.

  • Strong technical understanding of electrical or mechanical components, tools, and designs.

  • Ability to complete a failure mode effects analysis, cause and effect diagrams, root cause failure analysis, life-cycle costing, and risk analysis.

  • Ability to research and apply new equipment technology / trends.

  • Robust problem solving, mathematical, analytical, and decision-making skills.

  • Proficiency with computers, maintenance systems, and applications, including Microsoft Office.

  • Strong verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

  • Strong reporting and technical writing capability.

  • Ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships.

  • Demonstrated Leadership skills and experience collaborating with cross functional teams.

Desirable KSAs

  • Desire to develop into a leadership role
  • Experience with data trend analysis, vibration analysis, motor current analysis, oil analysis, lubrication and hydraulic testing, laser alignment, nondestructive testing, infrared thermography, ultrasound technology, acoustic reliability technology, Weibull analysis, and Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing methodologies
  • Knowledge of various government regulations such as, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), National Electrical Testing Association (NETA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Ultrasound I Certification
  • Maintenance Lubrication Analyst I Certification
  • CMRP/ARP/CRP/CRL Certification
  • Green Belt certification
  • STS certification

**Competencies: **

  • Drive & Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Task Management
  • Strategic Skills
  • Customer Focus
  • Self-awareness
  • Management & Leadership

**Physical Demands and Working Conditions: **

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

You should be proficient in:

  • PLC Troubleshooting Skills
  • 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
  • Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)
  • Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
  • Electrical Repair
  • Electrical / Electronic Systems
  • Six Sigma Experience
  • Maintenance and Repair Skills
  • Industrial Electrical Experience
  • Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
  • Root Cause Analysis