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INTRODUCTION
The Enterprise Reliability Specialist – 2 works as part of a highly skilled MES or Corporate team to identify, scope, organize, and lead continuous improvement activities focused on asset reliability and reliability processes at all Pella Corporation manufacturing locations. This position will identify root causes and both guide and complete the repair of electrical and mechanical problems within the scope of assigned projects. This position requires proficiency in Thrive, Oracle MRO, Microsoft, Predictive technologies and reliability problem solving. This position will handle a variety of tasks based on business necessity. This position will be expected to coach, mentor, and develop reliability professionals across the organization and has a high level of responsibility and expectation of influencing to improve asset reliability.
PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Pass pre-employment tests.
- Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite, and respectful manner.
ENVIRONMENT:
- Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
- Majority of work performed in office setting.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
- Regular/dependable attendance is required.
- Flexibility of work hours including overtime
- Flexibility to travel: 25% or Greater.
- Able to work with and around moving equipment and machines.
- Strong planning and organizational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external customers and vendors.
- Coaching and development of reliability team members in the processes of implementing and optimizing PMs, TPMs, and PDMs.
- Monitors and captures standard work order information related to asset reliability, and coaches reliability team members for improvement where and when needed.
- Utilize KPIs (Asset Availability, Mean Time Between Failure, PM on time completion, etc) and work order data such as occurrence types, predictive, downtime, parts issued, and reason codes to notify reliability professionals and leadership of improvement opportunities.
- Responsible for tracking metrics at the enterprise and site level and maintain the enterprise Computerized Maintenance Management System including ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
- Support and provide direction on electrical and mechanical problems in assigned areas.
- Proficient working knowledge of equipment, mechanical drives systems, electrical/hydraulic systems, and machine controls.
- Organize and lead Reliability Meetings as needed and develop other reliability professions to do the same at their respective site(s).
- Will be involved with setting up and helping to establish plant’s maintenance processes, predictive processes, and equipment reliability focus.
- Identify, organize, and lead CI teams, focused on Reliability and scale across multiple sites.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead or participate on Kaizen events.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Manufacturing related experience preferred
- Technical trades experience required and/or 2-year tech degree or equivalent.
SKILLS AND TALENTS: (skills are required prior to entry into the position)
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficient computer knowledge
- Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office
- Proficient in reading, interpreting, and understanding mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficient mechanical and math aptitude
- Decision making/problem solving skills.
- Time management - Self-starter with minimal supervision requirement; able to work independently; ability to prioritize, organize work, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work with internal and external customers
APPLICABLE CLASSES:
- Algebra/Trigonometry
- Problem Solving
REQUIRED CLASSES OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Standard & Technical Blueprint Reading
- Industrial Math
- Measurement Technology
- Into to Coaching (need to find an alternate appropriate course)
- Class ‘B’ Electrical License
REQUIRED CLASSES (or equivalent experience) – with in 2 yrs of entry
- CI Ambassador Certification – maintain annual certification
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Basic Motor Controls
TECHNICAL TRAINING PREFERRED:
- Pneumatics/Hydraulics
- PLC 101
- Sensors 101
- HMI 201
- Drive 101
- Reliability Centered Training
- Condition Based Maintenance
- Intro to Predictive Technologies
- Vibration technology
- Ultrasonic solutions
- Infrared technology
- CMRT (certified maintenance and reliability technician) certification
Physical Requirements
- Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products.
- Push or pull with up to 70 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products.
- Generate up to 65 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
- Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
- Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
- Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products.
- Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products.
- Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products.
- Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift.
- Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per days.
Final Selection by Panel Interview
About Pella Corporation
As the #1 most-preferred national window and door brand by homeowners across the country, Pella Corporation leads the industry in innovation and design. Founded in 1925, today the Pella Family of Brands encompasses a robust product offering sold and installed through various channels. We are a growing, privately owned company with 20 manufacturing locations and over 10,000 team members in the U.S. and Canada. Pella is consistently recognized as a great place to work by Newsweek, Forbes and Glassdoor, having most recently been named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek in 2024, as well as Forbes' 2024 Best Employers for Women and Best-In-State Employer in Iowa. We have also received numerous accolades for innovation and design, including Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2024 and Most Innovative Manufacturers for 2022 and 2023.
At Pella, our team cares deeply, learns continuously and achieves results that go beyond. We encourage creative thinking that seeks out and includes diverse perspectives. And we empower you to do the work you’re most proud of — that’s why we offer individualized talent development plans, cross-functional experiences and opportunities for career advancement through personal and professional development.
With talent just like you, we are imagining, building and fighting for a brighter future for generations to come. Ready to find a career that sparks your passion?
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to reliability engineering. A degree in mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering maps cleanly. A general business or unrelated science degree will likely trigger an RFE requesting equivalency evidence.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for Reliability Engineer roles in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, so knowing the floor before negotiating protects your petition.
Target industries with repeat LCA filings
Semiconductor fabs, oil and gas operators, aerospace OEMs, and utility companies file LCAs for Reliability Engineer roles year after year. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by occupation code and confirmed H-1B filing history rather than guessing from job postings alone.
Verify your employer is E-Verify enrolled
H-1B employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. For Reliability Engineer roles at smaller industrial contractors or plant operators, enrollment isn't guaranteed. Confirm E-Verify status early in the process so a late-stage discovery doesn't stall your petition.
Get the LCA site address right
If your reliability work spans multiple plant locations, each worksite needs its own LCA. Employers sometimes file a single LCA for their headquarters, which can create compliance issues. Confirm the LCA covers your actual primary worksite address before your I-129 petition is submitted.
Classify your role under the correct SOC code
Reliability Engineers are typically filed under SOC 17-2112 (Industrial Engineers) or 17-2141 (Mechanical Engineers) depending on your duties. Misclassification affects your prevailing wage tier. Check O*NET to confirm which occupation code matches your actual job description before your employer files the LCA.
H-1B Visa Reliability Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Reliability Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Reliability Engineer positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of engineering principles attainable only through a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. USCIS expects the degree requirement to be standard for the industry and normal for the specific duties, which is well-established for this role across manufacturing, energy, and aerospace employers.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Reliability Engineers?
Employers in semiconductor manufacturing, oil and gas, aerospace, utilities, and industrial automation file H-1B petitions for Reliability Engineers regularly. Company size matters less than filing history. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing records for this occupation on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry, rather than relying on job postings that don't disclose sponsorship status.
Can a Reliability Engineer change employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your current H-1B petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf. You don't need to wait for the transfer to be approved, but the new role must remain in the same or a closely related specialty occupation.
What documentation does a Reliability Engineer typically need for an H-1B petition?
Your employer will need your academic transcripts and degree certificates, a detailed job description confirming the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, and a certified LCA from DOL before filing the I-129 with USCIS. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization establishing U.S. equivalency is standard and often required.
Does the H-1B cap apply to Reliability Engineer roles at all employers?
Not always. Reliability Engineers hired by universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning their employers can file petitions at any time without entering the annual lottery. Most private-sector employers in manufacturing, energy, and tech are cap-subject, so those petitions must go through the April registration process for the following fiscal year's 85,000-slot allocation.