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A Manufacturing Maintenance & Reliability Engineer is needed in the Redwood City, CA area for a hands-on position to reduce equipment downtime, implement a real preventive maintenance program, and keep production operating at peak efficiency. This role also oversees two maintenance technicians and works closely with the Production Manager and company leadership.

Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Responsibilities

  • Build and implement a structured PM system for encapsulation, bottling, mixing, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Develop PM schedules, checklists, documentation, spare parts lists, and place parts orders.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-related issues on:
    • Bosch and Sejong encapsulation machines
    • Bottle filling, capping, labeling, and packaging lines
    • Mixers, conveyors, utilities, air compressors, vacuum pumps
  • Conduct root-cause analysis to prevent repeat failures.
  • Systems, Controls & Process Reliability
  • Work with PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, and control panels.
  • Calibrate and maintain instrumentation affecting quality and throughput.
  • Partner with Production and QA to optimize performance and stability.
  • Supervise two maintenance technicians, set priorities, and manage workload.
  • Track MTBF, MTTR, downtime drivers, and repair history.
  • Identify bottlenecks and recommend long-term improvements.

Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with electromechanical, pneumatic, and PLC-based equipment.
  • Experience in maintenance leadership or supervisory work, including ownership of PM programs.
  • Strong diagnostic ability across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with automated production equipment (fillers, cappers, conveyors, mixers, etc.).
  • PLC operation and basic diagnostics (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.).
  • Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
  • Experience managing contractors, vendors, and small teams.
  • Strong problem-solving instincts and a reliability-focused mindset.
  • Clear communication and documentation skills.

Maintenance & Reliability Engineer Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience in a nutraceuticals or pharma encapsulation facility.
  • Hands-on experience with Bosch or Sejong encapsulation machines.
  • CMMS use and/or formal reliability tools (TPM, 5 Whys, RCA).
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or related.
  • Experience with control panel wiring, VFDs, sensors, or instrumentation.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish.
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