Reliability Engineer – Marine Mechanical Equipment

Job Title: Reliability Engineer – Marine Mechanical Equipment

Job Summary:

The Junior Reliability Engineer supports the development, monitoring, and improvement of reliability for marine mechanical systems and components such as propulsion units, pumps, valves, HVAC, gearboxes, and auxiliary machinery. Working under the guidance of senior reliability and maintenance engineers, this role involves data collection, analysis of equipment performance, and participation in failure investigations and maintenance optimization activities. The engineer helps ensure that marine assets meet operational, safety, and lifecycle goals across commercial, offshore, or naval platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting and analyzing reliability and maintenance data for mechanical systems onboard vessels or at shore facilities

• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) for critical equipment

• Contribute to reliability modeling and prediction using industry standards and field performance data

• Participate in the development and optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies

• Support the tracking of key reliability metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, and availability

• Help prepare reliability documentation, technical reports, and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborate with maintenance, design, and operations teams to implement equipment improvements

• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and reliability testing protocols

• Learn and apply marine reliability and classification society standards (e.g., ABS, DNV, IMO, ISO 20815)

Key Focus Areas:

• Reliability data collection and analysis of marine mechanical systems

• Equipment performance tracking and reliability modeling

• Support for failure investigations and reliability improvement initiatives

• Exposure to marine regulations, lifecycle engineering, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related field (required)

Experience:

• 0–2 years of experience in reliability engineering, mechanical maintenance, or marine systems (internships and co-ops considered)

• Exposure to shipboard mechanical systems or marine maintenance practices is a plus

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with reliability concepts such as FMEA, FTA, and RCA

• Basic understanding of marine mechanical equipment operation and failure mechanisms

• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, MATLAB, Python)

• Exposure to CMMS platforms or reliability software is beneficial

Soft Skills:

• Eagerness to learn and grow in a marine engineering and reliability-focused role

• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and analytical thinking

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Collaborative, safety-conscious mindset with a proactive attitude