Reliability Engineer - Transportation Equipment

Freeport, New York Permanent USD110,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive the reliability, performance, and maintainability of advanced rail transportation systems and electronic equipment. This role focuses on analyzing product and system performance, identifying reliability risks, implementing corrective actions, and supporting the development and lifecycle management of power electronics
  • Join a Global Organization with International Reach
  • Stable Industry with Long-Term Growth

About Our Client

My client is a global transportation technology manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of advanced electrical and electronic systems for the railway industry. Its solutions are used on passenger trains, metros, light rail vehicles, and trams, helping operators improve reliability, safety, efficiency, and passenger experience.

Job Description



The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for the following:

  • Develop and execute reliability plans for new and existing products.
  • Perform reliability predictions, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and root cause investigations.
  • Analyze field failure data, warranty claims, and service reports to identify trends and reliability concerns.
  • Define reliability metrics, targets, and performance indicators.
  • Support Design for Reliability (DfR) initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Lead structured root cause analysis activities using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5-Why, and CAPA.
  • Investigate component, subsystem, and system-level failures.
  • Recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve product performance and durability.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve recurring reliability and quality issues.
  • Prepare reliability reports, technical documentation, and engineering recommendations.
  • Maintain reliability databases and performance tracking systems.
  • Support compliance with applicable industry, customer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Present findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and project teams.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



The successful Reliability Engineer will have the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in reliability engineering, product engineering, quality engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience performing root cause analysis and corrective action investigations.
  • Knowledge of FMEA, FTA, Weibull analysis, and reliability growth methodologies.
  • Experience in rail rolling stock is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of reliability principles, statistical analysis, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Ability to analyze large data sets and identify trends.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.



What's on Offer



My client can offer the following for the Reliability Engineer

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • Excellent Benefits
  • Stable Industry with Long-Term Growth
  • Opportunity to Develop Specialized Technical Expertise
  • Collaborative Engineering Environment

Apply today! All relevant applicants will receive follow up within 72 hours.

Contact
Harrison Roche
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7105567

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Maintenance, Reliability
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Freeport
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harrison Roche
Job Reference
JN-092026-7105567
 

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