Sr. Reliability Engineer
Company: B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC
Location: Allentown
Posted on: June 1, 2025
Job Description:
B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Company: B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC
Job Posting Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Functional Area: Other Areas
Working Model: Onsite
Days of Work: Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Monday
Shift: 5X8
Relocation Available: No
Requisition ID: 5152
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
Position Summary: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
AnalysisResponsibilities: 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
skillsExpertise: 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 neededAttendance Requirement Regular and predictable
attendancePhysical 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,
StandFrequently: 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, StandTarget
Based Range: $98,483 - $123,096#LI#MSL
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status,
age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other
legally protected status.
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Keywords: B. BRAUN MEDICAL (US) INC, Bel Air South , Sr. Reliability Engineer, Engineering , Allentown, Maryland
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