Reliability Engineer

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Date: Mar 5, 2026

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: hemlocksem

Hiring Manager:  PAUL GEISTHARDT 

 

 

Summary

The Plant Reliability Engineer is aligned to Production and responsible for driving defect elimination to maximize availability and cost efficiency of physical assets within assigned area. Receives both technical and point of work mentoring, coaching, and oversight from their Reliability Technical Leader to manage maintenance and reliability performance.

Essential Functions

  • Ensures availability of physical assets. Drives recovery from upsets.
  • Monitors, reports, and responds to defined reliability KPIs.
  • Verifies the effectiveness of operator performed preventative maintenance. Reviews technical findings and adjusts long-term plans accordingly.
  • Leads Level 0-1 root cause investigations.
  • Participates in project and Management of Change reliability reviews.
  • Supports the definition and implementation of maintain and reliability improvement projects within defined workflows.

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Root cause analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Portfolio management

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Certification Requirements

Required Work Experience

  • Preference: 3 years of experience within manufacturing or engineering organization
  • Preference: Multiple functional experience

Physical Requirements

Standing - Frequent (51-75%)
Sitting - Frequent (51-75%)
Walking - Frequent (50-75%)
Hand Movement - Frequent (51-75%)
Repetition - Frequent (51-75%)

 

The range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

 

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 1213 


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