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Maintenance Reliability Engineer

Pixelle Specialty Solutions · Spring Grove, PA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Pixelle Specialty Solutions (packaging) in Spring Grove, PA. PM Optimization – Routinely review PMs and work orders with follow-up work from PMs to determine if scope and/or frequency should be adjusted.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
SAP
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $117k–$146k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 19 reliability engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 18 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 58%
  • FDA / GMP 21%
  • ✓ SAP 21%
  • Team leadership 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Spring Grove

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Champions Safety in Every Aspect of the Position
  • ◆Actively participates in Daily Standard Work (Daily Safety Talks (Risk of the Shift), Daily Review of Production / Equipment Performance, Maintenance Daily Briefing, Etc.)
  • ◆Ensure a high level of awareness for Pixelle’s Safety Policy
  • ◆Ensure Environmental Systems Process Awareness and Compliance
  • ◆Understands and follows Company Policies
  • ◆Brainstorm and drive continuous improvement initiatives in conjunction with operational teams to reduce downtime
  • ◆Identifies SOP Opportunities – Partners with Operations and Maintenance Team Members to create and follow a continuous improvement approach to Standard Work
  • ◆Identifies and recommends new technologies aimed at enhancing reliability strategies
  • ◆Develops criticalities for new equipment to maintain the Asset Criticality Matrix
  • ◆Facilitate development of maintenance strategies for equipment
  • ◆Define scope and develop Return on Investment (ROI) analysis for modification work as assigned
  • ◆Champions Spring Grove Mill RCFA process by leading investigations and ensuring action items are implemented in a timely manner
  • ◆Supports Continuous Process Improvement of precision maintenance, predictive / preventative maintenance, and Operator Basic Care
  • ◆PM Optimization – Routinely review PMs and work orders with follow-up work from PMs to determine if scope and/or frequency should be adjusted
  • ◆Assists Operations in Development of Critical Spares List
  • ◆Project Management as Assigned
  • ◆Completes Special Assignments as Directed

Requirements

  • ✓A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field
  • ✓Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial / manufacturing environments
  • ✓Must have strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • ✓Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • ✓Ability to handle deadlines, variable workloads, and being on call, as required
  • ✓Ability to work both independently and as a team member
  • ✓SAP experience (particularly SAP Maintenance) is beneficial
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General Position Description

Follows Pixelle Specialty Solutions Reliability Roadmap in support of the plant’s strategic and production plans. Remain knowledgeable of the latest reliability technologies . Applies engineering principles in the elimination of downtime for new and existing equipment. Fosters continuous improvement and enforcement of Maintenance Engineering Best Practices. He / she ensures responsive and proactive maintenance support to all plant operating partners by helping implement sound work processes.

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