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Labcorp

Principal Reliability Engineer

Labcorp

. Define and implement enterprise reliability strategies to improve system performance and asset lifecycle outcomes .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and implement enterprise reliability strategies to improve system performance and asset lifecycle outcomes
  • Conduct advanced failure analysis and root cause investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Establish asset reliability frameworks, maintenance strategies, and performance metrics
  • Lead efforts to reduce downtime, improve uptime, and optimize lifecycle costs
  • Perform audits and assessments to ensure adherence to reliability standards
  • Serve as technical lead on engineering and capital projects from concept through commissioning
  • Manage engineering design, installation, and project execution activities to ensure delivery on time and within budget
  • Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, designers, and internal stakeholders for project delivery
  • Support a project portfolio totaling approximately $5M–$25M annually across 100 or more projects
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and engineering standards
  • Develop, implement, and maintain global engineering design standards and procedures
  • Establish and harmonize project execution standards, documentation, and processes across regions
  • Provide technical oversight and governance for design reviews and system implementations
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to engineering practices
  • Function as the enterprise subject matter expert for a specific engineering discipline
  • Provide expert guidance on design, construction, commissioning, and operational performance
  • Support complex troubleshooting and resolution of critical system issues
  • Influence standards, specifications, and long-term engineering strategy
  • Partner with senior leadership in Capital, Engineering, Construction, and Facilities
  • Mentor and guide engineers and technical teams
  • Liaise between internal clients and external partners
  • Drive a culture of reliability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field), or 5 or more years of applicable professional engineering experience in lieu of degree
  • 10 or more years of progressive experience in project engineering, reliability engineering, or facilities engineering
  • 5 or more years of experience leading complex, multi-site, or high-impact facility projects
  • 5 or more years of experience with CMMS, predictive maintenance technologies, and reliability analytics
  • Advanced technical expertise in at least one engineering discipline: Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, or Automation & Instrumentation
  • Strong project management and execution capabilities
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate business needs into engineering solutions
  • Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills, including root cause analysis
  • Ability to influence without authority and operate as a principal-level individual contributor
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Continuous improvement and standardization mindset
  • Up to 25% travel
  • Comfortable working in and around vivariums

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan