Reliability Engineer

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Job Summary: PepsiCo is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead the plant asset reliability strategy, reduce failures, and continuously improve equipment. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the plant asset reliability strategy 2. Manage predictive maintenance programs for technical availability 3. Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing for operational excellence Overview: **CAREERS THAT BRING SMILES** At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With more than 500 beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker—our work reaches millions of people every day. At the heart of our company is a team of thinkers and creators who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and focused on creating moments of joy through food and beverages, our decisions are guided by—and for—the consumer, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact on your career and the world around you. Responsibilities: **The Opportunity** * Maximize technical availability and reliability of assets on the plant production lines. Lead, promote, and incorporate analytical problem-solving techniques to maximize overall asset efficiency; organize and direct the maintenance department to ensure uninterrupted production through preventive/corrective maintenance of machinery and equipment. * Manage control of utility services usage to ensure optimal utilization in production. ### **Your Impact** As a **Reliability Engineer**, you will be responsible for leading the plant asset reliability strategy, ensuring failure reduction and continuous equipment improvement. * Lead failure analysis and root cause analysis (RCA, APS, MIR), ensuring proper execution of actions and preventing recurrence. * Integrate reliability into the maintenance strategy, reducing unplanned downtime and repetitive failures. * Manage predictive maintenance programs (Condition Monitoring & Lubrication) to increase technical availability. * Analyze data in CMMS systems, identifying opportunities via Pareto analysis, cost analysis, and “hot spots”. * Ensure optimization of maintenance plans (preventive and corrective), promoting efficiency and cost control. * Implement and expand RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) methodologies on critical equipment. * Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing to strengthen operational excellence and a preventive culture. * Support audits (PEMM) and ensure tracking of reliability KPIs in projects and operations. Qualifications: **Who We’re Looking For** * Mechanical Engineer / Electrical Engineer. * 2–3 years of experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies. * Green Belt Six Sigma / RCA knowledge is preferred. * Certifications in RCM / Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). * 2–3 years of experience in management or direct supervision. * Experience in project management and planning. * Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, CMMS, and Project. * Experience with CMMS, written reporting, and data interpretation. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. **What You Can Expect From Us:** * Opportunities to learn and grow daily through a wide range of programs. * Internal digital platforms that support self-learning. * Leadership development programs aligned with leadership competencies. * Role-specific specialized training. * Learning experiences with internal and external providers. * We love celebrating success, so we offer recognition programs for tenure, behaviors, leadership, life milestones, and more. * Financial wellness programs to help you achieve your goals at every life stage. * A flexibility program that allows you to balance your personal and professional life by adapting your work schedule to your lifestyle. * And because your family matters to us too, they can also benefit from offerings such as our Wellness Line, thousands of partnerships and discounts, scholarship programs for your children, Life Event Assistance Plans, and more. At PepsiCo, we are committed to building a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of how we look, where we’re from, or whom we love—has a voice. We provide unique opportunities to hire qualified and diverse talent regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, or disability.