Reliability Engineer Jobs in Minnesota
Reliability Engineer jobs in Minnesota are actively posted across manufacturing, food processing, medical device, and energy sectors, with demand stretching from entry-level plant engineers to senior equipment reliability managers. The Twin Cities metro leads hiring, with Duluth and Rochester also generating consistent openings, and companies like 3M, General Mills, and Cargill maintaining large reliability engineering teams in the state. High-demand specialties include predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, and process reliability for high-volume production environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
OVERVIEW
Marathon Petroleum Company’s (MPC) St. Paul Park Refining Division has an opening for an Instrumentation Reliability Engineer II. We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to provide technical and reliability engineering support for refinery instrumentation, analyzers, control valves, and associated control and protective systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical and troubleshooting support for process instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, and associated control and protective systems.
- Troubleshoot recurring and complex instrumentation problems involving pressure, temperature, flow, level, vibration, analytical measurements, and final control elements.
- Analyze equipment history and failure trends to identify instrumentation bad actors and emerging reliability threats.
- Utilizes reliability tools such as reliability analytics, failure evaluations, and cost analysis to improve reliability of instrument and analyzer equipment/systems.
- Writes PRFs for reliability improvement projects, equipment upgrades, etc. including financial justification (life cycle cost analysis) and facilitates DSP development. Champions MOC as appropriate.
- Reviews turnaround work lists and scopes for critical equipment.
- Helps establish equipment monitoring plans and control limits.
- Ensure repairs and installations meet/exceeds applicable OEM requirements, company specifications, engineering standards, and industry practices.
- Develops and maintains instrumentation, control, and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) settings and specifications, as applicable.
- Develops and manages system studies with applicable analysis tools.
- Conducts post-audits to measure the effectiveness of significant reliability related projects and activities.
- Provides technical assistance to aid decision-making on repair solutions during turnarounds and unplanned equipment outages.
- Reviews corporate specifications for potential improvement based on industry and site-specific experience as appropriate.
- Provides technical expertise and support to capital project development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum (Required) Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- Two (2) years or more of experience required
- A valid driver's license
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Able to work off-hour duties such as plant shutdowns and routine on-call support.
- Able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all tasks in the field.
- Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies for instrumentation and analyzer equipment based on equipment criticality, failure history, and performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) plus years of post-degree engineering experience working with instrumentation in the refining, petrochemical, or other related heavy industry.
- Experience with instrument system design, applicable standards, and repairs as well as associated equipment specific failure modes are preferred.
- Experience with Rosemount and Honeywell instruments/transmitters, Honeywell control systems, analyzers, Triconex SIS, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and emergency shutdown systems (ESDs).
- Experience with pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters, and process analyzers.
- Experience with control valves, actuators, positioners, and final control elements.
- Experience with DCS, PLC, SIS, and ESD systems.
- Knowledge of instrumentation failure modes and troubleshooting methodologies.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
St Paul Park, MinnesotaJob Requisition ID:
00024902Pay Min/Max:
$106,900.00 - $184,300.00 SalaryGrade:
11 - 12Location Address:
301 Saint Paul Park RdAdditional locations:
Education:
Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
An exciting career awaits you
At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.
OVERVIEW
Marathon Petroleum Company’s (MPC) St. Paul Park Refining Division has an opening for an Instrumentation Reliability Engineer II. We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to provide technical and reliability engineering support for refinery instrumentation, analyzers, control valves, and associated control and protective systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical and troubleshooting support for process instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, and associated control and protective systems.
- Troubleshoot recurring and complex instrumentation problems involving pressure, temperature, flow, level, vibration, analytical measurements, and final control elements.
- Analyze equipment history and failure trends to identify instrumentation bad actors and emerging reliability threats.
- Utilizes reliability tools such as reliability analytics, failure evaluations, and cost analysis to improve reliability of instrument and analyzer equipment/systems.
- Writes PRFs for reliability improvement projects, equipment upgrades, etc. including financial justification (life cycle cost analysis) and facilitates DSP development. Champions MOC as appropriate.
- Reviews turnaround work lists and scopes for critical equipment.
- Helps establish equipment monitoring plans and control limits.
- Ensure repairs and installations meet/exceeds applicable OEM requirements, company specifications, engineering standards, and industry practices.
- Develops and maintains instrumentation, control, and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) settings and specifications, as applicable.
- Develops and manages system studies with applicable analysis tools.
- Conducts post-audits to measure the effectiveness of significant reliability related projects and activities.
- Provides technical assistance to aid decision-making on repair solutions during turnarounds and unplanned equipment outages.
- Reviews corporate specifications for potential improvement based on industry and site-specific experience as appropriate.
- Provides technical expertise and support to capital project development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum (Required) Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- Two (2) years or more of experience required
- A valid driver's license
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Able to work off-hour duties such as plant shutdowns and routine on-call support.
- Able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery and be able to physically perform all tasks in the field.
- Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies for instrumentation and analyzer equipment based on equipment criticality, failure history, and performance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) plus years of post-degree engineering experience working with instrumentation in the refining, petrochemical, or other related heavy industry.
- Experience with instrument system design, applicable standards, and repairs as well as associated equipment specific failure modes are preferred.
- Experience with Rosemount and Honeywell instruments/transmitters, Honeywell control systems, analyzers, Triconex SIS, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and emergency shutdown systems (ESDs).
- Experience with pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters, and process analyzers.
- Experience with control valves, actuators, positioners, and final control elements.
- Experience with DCS, PLC, SIS, and ESD systems.
- Knowledge of instrumentation failure modes and troubleshooting methodologies.
As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.
Location:
St Paul Park, MinnesotaJob Requisition ID:
00024902Pay Min/Max:
$106,900.00 - $184,300.00 SalaryGrade:
11 - 12Location Address:
301 Saint Paul Park RdAdditional locations:
Education:
Employee Group:
Full timeEmployee Subgroup:
Regular
Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.
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Reliability Engineer Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture & Farming
- Technology & Software
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reliability engineer jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Demonstrated experience with reliability methodologies such as RCM, FMEA, or root cause analysis
- Proficiency with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or Infor EAM
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis and thermography
- Experience in a Minnesota-relevant industry such as food manufacturing, medical devices, or power generation
- Certified Reliability Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality preferred by many employers
Reliability Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a reliability engineer in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota employers require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering as the foundation. Minnesota does not issue a state-specific license for reliability engineers, but many employers expect or prefer the Certified Reliability Engineer designation from the American Society for Quality. Candidates who combine an engineering degree with hands-on maintenance or manufacturing experience in sectors like food processing or medical devices tend to be the strongest hires in this market.
Which companies hire reliability engineers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring reliability engineers in Minnesota include ServiceNow, Optum, and Veolia, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Minnesota's concentration of large-scale food, medical device, and industrial manufacturing operations means reliability engineering roles turn over regularly at major production facilities across the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most reliability engineer jobs?
The cities with the most reliability engineer openings in Minnesota are Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Avon. The Twin Cities metro dominates because it is home to the largest concentration of manufacturing headquarters, food processing campuses, and medical device companies in the state, while secondary markets like Duluth and Rochester draw openings from energy utilities and large health system infrastructure operations.
Are there remote reliability engineer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Reliability engineering is fundamentally hands-on work tied to physical equipment and production facilities, so most roles require on-site presence. About 63% of reliability engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve program management, data analysis, or multi-site reliability consulting rather than direct equipment work.
How can I get hired as a reliability engineer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a maintenance technician or process engineer role at a Minnesota food, beverage, or medical device manufacturer, which provides direct exposure to reliability practices. Companies like General Mills and 3M run engineering development programs for new graduates at their Minnesota facilities. Earning the Associate Reliability Leader designation from SMRP and building familiarity with a CMMS platform significantly strengthens an early-career candidate's application before moving into a dedicated reliability role.
Where can I find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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