Poromerics Area Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Qnity Electronics · Newark, DE
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Qnity Electronics (chemicals) in Newark, DE. CMRP, CRE, Six Sigma, or related certifications.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Root cause, SAP, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 182 live postings that list pay, out of 500 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
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- Base pay
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- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $105k–$145k, from 180 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 54%
- Team leadership 28%
- FMEA 26%
- Automation 24%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Qnity Electronics in Newark
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Position Summary
The Poromerics Area Maintenance Reliability Engineer is responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, availability, and maintainability across the Poromerics Area. This role provides technical leadership for maintenance strategies, asset improvement programs, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
- ◆Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
- ◆Support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility systems.
- ◆Manage equipment reliability metrics including MTBF, MTTR, and asset availability.
- ◆Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new installations.
- ◆Develop maintenance standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
- ◆Coordinate contractors and maintenance service providers.
- ◆Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
- ◆Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and energy efficiency initiatives.
- ◆Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve plant performance.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- ✓8+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing engineering.
- ✓Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies.
- ✓Experience with CMMS/EAM systems such as SAP, Maximo, or MaintainX.
- ✓Knowledge of root cause analysis and reliability tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓CMRP, CRE, Six Sigma, or related certifications.
- ✓Experience in chemical, manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, or industrial operations.
- ✓Knowledge of vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and condition monitoring technologies.
Key Competencies
Leadership, technical problem solving, communication, project management, analytical thinking, continuous improvement, and safety leadership.
Working Conditions
Manufacturing and industrial environment requiring regular plant inspections, occasional off-hours support, and adherence to PPE requirements.
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