Reliability Engineer

At Lohmann Animal Health/Elanco, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We're driven by our vision of 'Food and Companionship Enriching Life' and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

We are looking for a Reliability Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities within our organization. This position is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and implementing strategies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our maintenance processes.

• Equipment Criticality Assessment: Determine the criticality of equipment within each area of manufacturing and provide insight into the impact of equipment failures on production, safety, and cost of repairs.
• Develop and Implement Maintenance Strategies: Collaborate with maintenance and process teams to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies that optimize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Perform Reliability Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of equipment performance data, failure patterns, and maintenance records to identify potential areas for improvement.
• Monitor Equipment Performance: Utilize various monitoring techniques, such as condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance tools, to track and evaluate equipment performance.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance practices, processes, and equipment reliability.

Requirements:

• Technical Expertise: A strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, instrumentation, and other relevant technical aspects.
• Min. 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Fluency in English language
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on the data collected.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Skilled problem solver with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues promptly and efficiently.
• Proactive Mindset: Implement preventive maintenance strategies, such as condition-based monitoring, predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance.
• Collaboration and Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with different teams, including operations, maintenance, and management.

What We Offer:

• Interesting and varied working environment in a modern and growing global company in the pharmaceutical industry
• Room for initiative and flexibility
• Exciting development opportunities
• Company fitness
• Meal allowance
• Corporation benefits
• Team events
• 30 vacation days
• Attractive remuneration incl. performance-related bonus payment
• 40 hours/week
• Flexible working hours