Mechanical Reliability Engineer

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. As a Mechanical Reliability Engineer in Williamsport, PA, you will play a vital role in strengthening the safe, efficient and reliable performance of our plant assets. Working collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Capital Projects, you will help maximize asset life, improve equipment reliability and drive continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with data-driven problem solving to make a meaningful impact on plant performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and continuously improve preventive, predictive, condition-based and reliability-centered maintenance programs, including Asset Maintenance Plans and non-destructive testing approaches.
• Identify and manage reliability risks affecting plant safety, environmental compliance, operational performance and asset integrity.
• Monitor and improve fixed and rotating equipment performance using inspections, vibration analysis, process data and other condition-monitoring technologies.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) and troubleshooting activities, driving corrective actions through implementation and verification.
• Analyze equipment history, maintenance costs, reliability KPIs, OEE, utilization and remaining useful life to identify trends and turn insights into meaningful improvements.
• Develop and strengthen engineering standards, equipment specifications, material standards, critical asset strategies and spare-parts approaches.
• Bring reliability expertise to capital projects through engineering reviews, risk assessments, equipment recommendations and implementation support.
• Partner across Operations and Maintenance to improve work practices, share technical knowledge and ensure equipment operates safely within established design parameters, while leveraging SAP CMMS to support effective maintenance and reliability management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, inspection or mechanical engineering within chemical manufacturing, refining or a similar industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of reliability methodologies such as FMEA, RCFA and RCM, together with risk-based decision-making.
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, thermography, ultrasonics and non-destructive examination.
• Strong understanding of fixed and rotating equipment reliability, lifecycle management and critical spare-parts strategies, with familiarity in PSM, MOC, RAGAGEP and mechanical integrity programs.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry practices and standards, including API 510, API 570, API 653 and ISO 9000, plus proficiency with SAP CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Management teams.

Compensation & Benefits The expected salary range for this role is 86-138k annually, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.