May 24, 2026

Reliability Engineer

Job Description

NOW HIRING – DIRECT HIRE – IMMEDIATE START Reliability Engineer | Preventive Maintenance, Asset Reliability & Continuous Improvement (Lead reliability initiatives, predictive maintenance programs, and equipment improvement projects to maximize uptime, safety, and operational performance.)

Location: Waukegan, IL 100% Onsite – No Work From Home Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday Salary: $100,000–$110,000/year + Bonus Potential

Role Summary: Randstad USA is seeking a Reliability Engineer for a direct hire opportunity supporting a chemical and coatings manufacturing facility in Waukegan, IL. This role will drive equipment reliability, preventative and predictive maintenance strategies, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. Candidates with experience in chemical, resin, coatings, paints, or process manufacturing environments are highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and improve Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs
  • Review maintenance history and equipment performance data to identify trends and eliminate recurring failures
  • Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities
  • Establish equipment criticality rankings and maintenance strategies
  • Manage reliability improvement projects and track performance metrics
  • Develop and maintain spare parts strategies and CMMS equipment structures
  • Support Mechanical Integrity (MI), Process Safety Management (PSM), and Management of Change (MOC) programs
  • Partner with maintenance, engineering, production, and leadership teams to improve equipment reliability
  • Coach maintenance personnel on reliability-centered maintenance practices
  • Support capital projects by developing maintenance plans, equipment standards, and reliability requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, uptime, quality, and cost reduction
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline OR
  • 6–10 years of maintenance and reliability experience in lieu of degree
  • 3–5 years of experience in a chemical, coatings, paint, resin, or process manufacturing environment
  • strong CMMS experience
  • Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Management of Change (MOC)
COMPENSATION
  • $100,000–$110,000 annual salary
  • Bonus opportunity
  • 401K +  Full Benifits 
 Text “Reliability Engineer Waukegan” to 224-505-1109 to apply or request more info!  

salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and improve Predictive Maintenance (PdM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs
  • Review maintenance history and equipment performance data to identify trends and eliminate recurring failures
  • Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities
  • Establish equipment criticality rankings and maintenance strategies
  • Manage reliability improvement projects and track performance metrics
  • Develop and maintain spare parts strategies and CMMS equipment structures
  • Support Mechanical Integrity (MI), Process Safety Management (PSM), and Management of Change (MOC) programs
  • Partner with maintenance, engineering, production, and leadership teams to improve equipment reliability
  • Coach maintenance personnel on reliability-centered maintenance practices
  • Support capital projects by developing maintenance plans, equipment standards, and reliability requirements
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, uptime, quality, and cost reduction


The essential functions of this role include:
working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoes
SkillsEngineering (5 years of experience is preferred)
QualificationsYears of experience: 6 yearsExperience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.




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