Reliability Engineer, Buffalo

Reliability Engineer

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We are seeking a seasoned Reliability Engineer to join our Water & Protection business on a full-time, direct basis at our Yerkes facility in Buffalo, NY. This person will be expected to support Operations & Maintenance [O&M] initiatives to manufacture Tedlar PVF surface protection film products.

This person will be expected to perform Reliability & Equipment Engineering work in production, operations, and/or maintenance environments. This person will be expected to design & scale manufacturing processes, instruments / equipment, and tests for manufactured products with a quality-oriented focus; this involves planning, designing, and estimating time & costs as well as overseeing maintenance of structures, facilities, systems, and components. This person will also analyze and develop solutions to engineering problems related to manufacturing equipment & systems as well as causes of component failures. This person will be expected to develop and apply engineering standards & procedures as well as providing advice on issues within the Engineering field.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide consulting on maintenance and reliability systems / equipment.
Perform improvement audits at plant sites, identify gaps in work practices, and help define the business value for improvements.
Perform technical consulting in various offerings such as root cause failure analysis, reliability-centered maintenance, uptime/upbase, and system preventative maintenance.
Interacts with plant/business stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors to accomplish business improvements.
Work independently with minimal guidance while also providing guidance to less-experienced team members.
Serve as an experienced Professional (and/or Supervisor) with in-depth knowledge in a technical / specialized area while completing complex tasks that involve interpretation of policies & best practices.
This person may supervise other employees while guiding & prioritizing the activities of others with a focus on task performance; this person would also be expected to recommend improvements for the delivery of specialized processes.
Interpret and apply organizational policies; this may involve recommending changes / improvements to specialized processes & procedures.
Maintain in-depth conceptual & practical knowledge in your own job discipline as well as advanced knowledge of related job disciplines.
Maintain advanced understanding of best practices and how your own area integrates with others; this person is expected to be aware of the competition as well as differentiators in the market.
Maintain a detailed understanding of market, function, processes, and policies.
Impact a range of customer, operational, project, and/or service activities (within your own team as well as other related teams).
Display independent judgment and evaluation skills (depending on assignments).
Solve complex problems; this involves taking new perspective(s) on existing solutions and exercising judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
Additional duties may be assigned, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-oriented field of study.
5+ years of professional experience working in Operations, Maintenance, and/or Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

Deep expertise with industrial manufacturing operations (preferably with process manufacturing environments).
Deep expertise with Manufacturing Technology and Process Safety Management [PSM]; experience with MIQA (Mechanical Integrity & Quality Assurance) is a plus!
Advanced expertise with industrial maintenance and equipment engineering best practices (e.g.: Preventative Maintenance; Predictive Maintenance; Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul [MRO] asset management, etc.).
Advanced understanding of the hazardous characteristics & environmental aspects of industrial chemicals, services, and equipment.
Exposure to process engineering, especially with utilizing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams [P&ID's].
Advanced troubleshooting skills, especially with Root-Cause Analysis.
Proficiency with relevant computer programs (e.g.: SAP, MS-Office, etc.).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead development efforts.
Proven ability to display excellent organizational and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).

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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the "Intended Electronics Separation")*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.

(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont's announcement.

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Location:: Buffalo
Job Type:: FullTime

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