Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team of more than 4,300 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION : This is an onsite position at our Roadtec facility in Chattanooga, TN. Corporate relocation assistance is available.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Reliability Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the consistent performance and optimal operating cost of equipment and systems. This position focuses on identifying and mitigating risks of failure, improving product reliability, and optimizing maintenance strategies. By applying engineering principles, data analysis, and reliability tools, the reliability engineer supports operational efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive continuous improvement and implement solutions that enhance system uptime and performance. New Product Development is a key area where the reliability engineer will add value. Focusing the team on reliability during the early stages of design and developing reliability centered maintenance strategies is essential for successful new product launches.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Reliability Strategy & Roadmap

Development of long-term plans to improve asset reliability and reduce downtime

Documentation and analysis of potential failure modes and their impact on customer operations throughout the NPD cycle as well as the asset life cycle

Investigations and reports detailing the underlying causes of failures and recommended corrective actions

Creation and maintenance of KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and machine utilization

Design and optimization of maintenance strategies based on equipment condition and performance data including Preventive & Predictive schedules, daily, weekly and monthly inspection schedules

Assessment of total cost of ownership to guide investment and replacement decisions, integrated into the NPD cycle as part of the design reviews

Identification and quantification of reliability-related risks to safety, performance, and cost

Development of training materials and sessions to promote best practices for reliability across Astec service teams and customer maintenance personnel

Create a culture of continuous improvement by implementing projects aimed at reducing failures and improving system performance

KEY ACTIVITIES

Evaluate equipment and system performance using reliability engineering principles

Investigate failures to identify underlying causes and recommend corrective actions

Analyze potential failure modes and their effects to prioritize mitigation strategies

Use condition monitoring tools (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography) to anticipate failures

Use statistical tools to calculate metrics like MTBF, MTTR, and failure rates

Contribute to lifecycle planning, machine criticality ranking, and replacement strategies, driving towards latest technologies in close collaboration with the Advanced Technology Group

Work with operations, service, customer maintenance, and engineering to improve system reliability

Drive initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and increasing equipment availability

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain high levels of operational uptime and performance

Identify and implement opportunities to enhance reliability and reduce costs

Stay close to latest technological developments in the industry to improve reliability

Ensure reliability practices meet industry standards and regulatory requirements

Provide regular updates on reliability KPIs to stakeholders and leadership

Share reliability knowledge and best practices with maintenance and engineering teams

Ensure reliability efforts contribute to safe operations and hazard mitigation

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are :

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Manufacturing Environment

Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and / or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.