Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

2 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Transcat, Inc. Full time
Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here's what Transcat has to offer— 

  • Work that matters.
  • A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together.
  • Flexibility
  • Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE

We are Searching for—

A Maintenance and Reliability Engineer, to serve as a key technical resource supporting clients in optimizing maintenance and reliability programs, driving performance improvements, and sustaining asset health. You will balance hands-on maintenance leadership with analytical reliability strategies that reduce downtime, extend asset life, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This is an on-site position with occasional travel up to 25% of the time. You will report directly to our Maintenance and Reliability Service Leader.

This is a project-centered role. In your first project, you will be responsible for- data migration and configuration of CMMS work instructions, workflows, asset hierarchy creation, and system integrations to ensure seamless implementation. You will also provide change management support to site teams, helping them drive system adoption and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Adhere to stringent regulatory requirements, such as FDA regulations, ensuring all activities and equipment meet industry standards for quality and safety.
  • Lead and execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities on production, utility, and process equipment.
  • Conduct data-driven analyses of equipment reliability trends and develop improvement recommendations.
  • Implement and sustain CMMS processes including PM optimization, asset hierarchies, and work management best practices.
  • Support and facilitate root-cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, EHS) to align M&R initiatives with business goals.
  • Support regulatory compliance (FDA, GMP) and ensure documentation meets company and industry standards.
  • Coordinate vendor and contractor support for maintenance and reliability improvement activities.
  • Contribute to MRO spare parts management, bill of materials accuracy, and lifecycle cost reduction.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives leveraging data visualization, AI, or BI tools.

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Qualifications

 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • 3 – 5 years of experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering.
  • Bachelor's or Associate degree in a STEM field or trade certification in instrumentation, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field.
  • Experience with either SAP or Hexagon. 
  • Demonstrated experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Working knowledge of reliability analysis methods and continuous improvement tools.
  • Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Experience with MRO and spare parts management and BOM development.
  • Knowledge of EHS and GMP regulations.
  • Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools (Spotfire, Power BI, Tableau) or AI technology.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred:

  • Life Science experience.
  • Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) certification.

If this sounds like you, apply today 

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status.  As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.



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