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Job ID:  70830
Date:  Feb 16, 2026
Company Facility
Job function:  Manufacturing
Experience level:  Experienced Hire
Business:  HNC Manufacturing and Technology

Reliability Engineer - Belvidere, NJ

Reliability Engineer

Location - Belvidere, NJ

Onsite

 

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for improving the reliability of the plant with regard to equipment, procedures and working methods by analyzing the performance of the plant and consequently developing a preventive and predictive maintenance plan.

 

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Display and promote positive safety behaviors at all times; use proper personal protective equipment, appropriate safety tools, equipment and procedures to ensure that self and others go home safe each day; that area and equipment operate at the highest safety levels; that all people in the area comply with the safety requirements and keep the area neat and clean. 
  • Analyze the plant and determine the criticality of installed equipment.  For critical equipment, perform Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA), equipment specific for high critical, generic for medium critical.
  • Translate Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) plan into specific preventive maintenance activities and procedures.
  • Identify and prioritize performance issues and cost drivers related to equipment reliability by evaluating the performance of the plant in terms of Overall Equiipment Effectiveness (OEE), using statistical methods, RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis).
  • Propose and initiate technical solutions to eliminate actual and potential performance issues and discuss with stakeholders (maintenance, production, business, etc.).  Ensure handover to appropriate work process. Safeguard the availability of critical and other spare parts for the plant.
  • Increase levels of user knowledge and ownership by supporting training to production and maintenance personnel.

 

We Bring:

  • Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
  • A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
  • A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
  • Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
  • A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
  • A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

 

You bring

  • Bachelors/Masters in an Engineering discipline -Mechanical Engineer preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience is required.
  • Superior advisory, communication, social skills, safely practices and accountability.
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant Manufacturing Excellence work processes such as Improve Equipment Reliability and Maintenance and overall understanding of production environment processes.
  • Skilled utilizing relevant practices such as Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), etc.

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Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity Statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

 

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

 

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

 

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

 

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.www.dsm-firmenich.com.

 

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.

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