Sr. Reliability Engineer

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap and CAPS.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Ensure that proven Reliability Engineering methods and techniques are used across the B. Braun US and Dominican Republic manufacturing plants to maximize system availability, throughput, safety, quality and environmental performance.

The role of the Senior Reliability Engineer is to identify and mitigate risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations. The Senior Reliability Engineer provides leadership and technical expertise in support of the B. Braun asset management strategy, asset reliability excellence, performance reliability excellence and world class maintenance associated practices, to ensure maximum equipment reliability at minimum life cycle cost.

This self-driven, self-motivated individual works equally well independently or as a part of a team.

The Senior Reliability Engineer must be capable of:

• analyzing conditions, performing technical troubleshooting, and identifying the root cause(s).
• communicating and building census for solutions to issues with each sites RE.
• evaluating asset/equipment conditions using invasive and non-invasive practices/technologies to monitor equipment for early signs of deteriorating condition; allowing for early prediction and failure analysis. The Senior Reliability Engineer coordinates/ assists in training and mentoring of mechanics in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of assets.

The Senior Reliability Engineer oversees mitigation and intervention of identified issues to ensure that the temporary/permanent resolution is planned, scheduled, and implemented.

The Senior Reliability Engineer fosters effective working relationships built upon trust and respect across all levels of the organization.

• Proficient computer skills including:
  • MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Availability Simulation and Modeling Software
  • Statistical Analysis Software
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methods and processes
• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)
• Level 1 Certification in one or more proactive technologies like Ultrasound, Oil Analysis, Thermography or Vibration Analysis

Responsibilities: Essential Duties

• Provides technical oversight and management for the development of the facility's equipment hierarchy
• Facilitates and manages Asset Health Matrix for all process lines and critical assets
• Facilitates and manages the development and maintenance of the Asset Criticality Database
• Facilitates the development of failure modes driven Equipment Maintenance Plans (EMPs)
• Uses statistical methods to analyze asset failure data to determine the need for adjustments in:
  • MRO inventory
  • Planned maintenance task and/or frequencies
  • Equipment design
• Uses statistical methods and reliability modeling to determine optimized equipment maintenance strategies based on:
  • Cost of process downtime
  • Cost of direct maintenance
  • EHS impact
• Provides technical oversight for the development and management of condition based monitoring activities (Remote Sensors, Ultrasound, Thermography, Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis and others)
• Provides technical oversight and management of the facility's Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
• Applies reliability analysis methods to new designs to determine system, asset and component reliability to ensure that new equipment meets performance expectations.
• Provides leadership and technical expertise in support of the B. Braun asset management strategy, asset reliability excellence, performance reliability excellence and world class maintenance associated practices, to ensure maximum equipment reliability at minimum life cycle cost.
• Ensure Reliability Engineering methods and techniques are used across the B. Braun US and Dominican Republic manufacturing plants to maximize system availability, throughput, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Identify and mitigate risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations.
• Analyze conditions, perform technical troubleshooting, and identify root cause(s).
• Communicate and build census for solutions to issues with each sites Reliability Engineer
• Evaluate asset/equipment conditions using invasive and non-invasive practices/technologies to monitor equipment for early signs of deteriorating condition, allowing for early prediction and failure analysis.
• Coordinates/ assists in training and mentoring of mechanics in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of assets.
• Oversees mitigation and intervention of identified issues to ensure that the temporary/permanent resolution is planned, scheduled, and implemented.

The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor
from time to time.

General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other person.

Expertise: Knowledge & Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of professional field and industry.
• Influences the development of and drives the application of principles, theories, concepts.
• Determines best course of action.
• Advanced understanding of proactive (predictive) and preventive maintenance processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of TPM Total Productive Maintenance, Reliability and Maintenance tools and techniques including Focused Improvement and Autonomous Maintenance
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills

Expertise: Qualifications -Education/Experience/Training/Etc

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 03-05 years related experience ORTechnical requirements completed and pass assessment at appropriate level.
• Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• Frequent business travel required, Ability to work non-standard schedule as needed

Attendance Requirement Regular and predictable attendance

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to:

Light work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:

Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand

Frequently: Sit
Activities:
Environmental Conditions:
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull, Stand

Target Based Range: $98,483 - $123,096

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The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its "Sharing Expertise" initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, click here.

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