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How much do predictive maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for predictive maintenance in Boston, MA is $34.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.05 and $41.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is predictive maintenance?

A Predictive Maintenance job involves using data analysis, machine learning, and IoT sensors to monitor equipment and predict failures before they happen. Professionals in this role collect and analyze data from machines to identify patterns that indicate potential issues. They work to reduce downtime, optimize maintenance schedules, and improve overall operational efficiency. This role often requires expertise in data science, reliability engineering, and condition monitoring techniques.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of someone working in predictive maintenance?

In a Predictive Maintenance role, your daily tasks often include monitoring equipment data, analyzing trends to detect early signs of wear or malfunction, and preparing maintenance reports or recommendations. You’ll collaborate closely with maintenance technicians, engineers, and sometimes production staff to ensure that issues are addressed before they escalate. Regularly scheduling inspections, maintaining accurate records, and updating maintenance management systems are key parts of the job. This proactive approach helps organizations improve equipment reliability, reduce unexpected breakdowns, and operate more efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the predictive maintenance position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Predictive Maintenance, you need a strong analytical background, knowledge of machinery and engineering principles, and typically a degree in engineering or a related technical field. Familiarity with condition monitoring tools, data analytics platforms (such as Python, R, or specialized CMMS software), and certifications like Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) are advantageous. Exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills help you excel when interpreting data and coordinating with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for effectively anticipating equipment failures, minimizing downtime, and optimizing maintenance schedules.

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Predictive Maintenance jobs near you
Infographic showing various Predictive Maintenance job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,336 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

Internship - Multi-modal sensor fusion for predictive maintenance

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories

Cambridge, MA

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Full-time, Internship

Medical

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) is seeking a self-motivated Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field for a 3-month internship focused on developing advanced machine learning algorithms to fuse multi-modal time sequence data for electric machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine learning and signal processing with a proven publication record. Experience in time-sequence analysis, multimodal sensor fusion, or physics-informed machine learning is preferred. Knowledge of electric machines is a plus. The intern will collaborate with MERL researchers to design and develop novel algorithms, prepare technical reports, and contribute to manuscripts for top-tier scientific publications. This position requires onsite work at MERL, with a flexible start date.

Required Specific Experience

  • Experience with multi-modal sensor fusion.

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MERL expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MERLs employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Working at MERL requires full authorization to work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the availability of government authorization for the release of these items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable employment law and government access control restrictions.

In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed. Employment is considered at-will, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and market conditions.

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