Reliability Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

. Provide technical expertise in life cycle asset management to improve equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and performance while reducing asset care costs .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,200 - $106,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Reliability Engineering, focusing on asset management, maintenance strategies, and performance analysis in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in utilizing statistical methods and reliability tools to enhance equipment reliability and support continuous improvement initiatives.

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Reliability EngineeringFMEARoot Cause AnalysisPreventive MaintenanceReliability Centered Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisLife Cycle Cost AnalysisTotal Cost of OwnershipMTBF AnalysisMTTR AnalysisOEE AnalysisRisk Priority AnalysisFailure Modes AnalysisReliability Analysis ToolsData Collection

Soft Skills

CollaborationRelationship BuildingCommitment to SafetyCommitment to Quality

Tools & Technologies

Reliability SoftwareManagement of Change Methods

Certifications & Qualifications

CMRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentNuclear EnvironmentContinuous ImprovementEquipment ReliabilityPredictive Maintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise in life cycle asset management to improve equipment reliability, availability, maintainability, and performance while reducing asset care costs
Support manufacturing operations through reliability strategies, including Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Preventive Maintenance (PM), Predictive Maintenance (PdM), and continuous improvement programs
Use FMEA, RCA, RCM, Total Cost of Ownership, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, and statistical methods to evaluate asset performance and document results
Map manufacturing processes, equipment, systems, and equipment relationships
Perform reliability, critical asset, risk priority, RCM, and FMEA analyses
Develop equipment maintenance plans based on failure modes, technologies, and maintenance tasks
Create and improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis and identify reliability improvements
Analyze equipment performance using MTBF, MTTR, OEE, and other reliability measures
Develop reliability reports and queries to support continuous improvement
Review obsolete parts and identify equivalent replacements
Coordinate reliability-based projects and implement improvements using Management of Change (MOC) methods
Develop specifications for replacement parts in the manufacturing environment
Support the design, construction, operation, and troubleshooting of fuel manufacturing facilities
Develop technical expertise supporting CFFF operations and construction of the LEU+ manufacturing site
Work with an Engineering Mentor to develop Safety Basis knowledge in a nuclear environment
Collaborate with teams to resolve issues affecting nuclear manufacturing facility construction and operations
Build relationships with internal and external Westinghouse customers
Report to the EFIN Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
At least 4 years of engineering experience, including reliability engineering
4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of data collection, statistical analysis, and reliability analysis tools
Experience with FMEA, Weibull Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and statistical analysis
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Technical skills with an interest in technical design and analysis
Commitment to safety and quality
CMRP certification or ability to obtain certification
Use of reliability software
Open to limited travel
Understanding of product reliability goals, reliability growth, and reliability prediction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical benefits, including possible medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options
Wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
401(k) with company match contributions
Paid vacations and company holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Educational reimbursement
Comprehensive career programs
Global recognition and service programs
Employee referral program