Reliability Engineer

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Proclinical is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join a dynamic team in Neuchatel, Switzerland. In this role, you will focus on improving the reliability of critical equipment and systems within a fast-paced cGMP biotechnology environment. You will apply reliability engineering principles, lead root cause analyses, and optimize maintenance strategies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and operational excellence.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance equipment reliability and maintenance processes using reliability engineering principles.
• Conduct root cause analyses to improve manufacturing operations.
• Measure and report reliability performance and implement improvements.
• Analyze data to reduce costs associated with equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities and compliance audits.
• Ensure equipment and installations comply with GMP and FDA regulations.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and safety teams to meet operational and quality requirements.
• Lead reliability-driven initiatives and support capital projects as needed.

Maintenance Strategy:

• Determine equipment importance levels and develop maintenance strategies.
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance plans and SOPs.
• Ensure the effectiveness of maintenance programs and work instructions.

Preventive Maintenance Optimization:

• Identify and implement improvements in maintenance programs.
• Manage equipment maintenance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and approve preventive maintenance extensions with technical justification.

Predictive Maintenance Program Management:

• Identify and prioritize underperforming equipment.
• Develop strategies to prevent and detect functional failures early.
• Implement predictive maintenance across the facility.

Failure Analysis and CAPAs:

• Lead or participate in root cause analysis teams.
• Analyze failures and damaged parts to eliminate functional failures.
• Own equipment reliability-related CAPAs and respond to audit findings.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and implement improvements.

Spare Parts Management and CMMS Metrics:

• Maintain accurate equipment master data within CMMS.
• Define and update spare parts lists and stock levels.
• Assess functional equivalency for spare parts and evaluate technical suppliers.

Equipment Performance Data Analysis and Trends:

• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics for critical equipment.
• Report progress and effectiveness of reliability engineering initiatives.

Training and Documentation:

• Provide training on reliability concepts to technicians and operators.
• Develop troubleshooting guides and ensure availability of vendor documentation.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of GMP environments and operational maintenance methods.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Experience with CMMS systems such as JDE or SAP.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Ashley Bennett at a.bennett@proclinical.com.

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