Reliability Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania
Reliability Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in the state's manufacturing, energy, and defense sectors at experience levels from entry-level maintenance reliability roles through senior plant and systems engineers. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Siemens, Air Products, and Lockheed Martin maintain large engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties include predictive maintenance, rotating equipment reliability, and process reliability for chemical and refining facilities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.
We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges.
We’re equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.
With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us.
Job Description
Carlisle Construction Materials is a market leader in commercial roofing, delivering innovative insulation, membrane, and accessory solutions that protect the buildings where people work, learn, heal, and live. We are seeking a Reliability Engineer at our plant in Carlisle, PA to lead machine reliability improvements and increase machine uptime and longevity. The Maintenance Reliability Engineer will serve as a key technical resource between plant maintenance, engineering, and operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to include, but not limited to, vibration analysis, lubrication, circuit evaluation, pressure differentials, corrosion monitoring, thermography, etc. Use industry 4.0 technology/AI to monitor and predict potential failure.
- Analyze work order (WO), breakdown, and Wonderware data to pareto areas of focus for root cause analysis (RCA) improvement strategies.
- Work closely with maintenance and production to improve standard work that impacts our equipment and quality.
- Work with the Maintenance Planner to create standard work procedures to ensure preventative maintenance (PM) and WOs are executed accurately. Standardize PM instructions to maximize the impact of the PM and efficiency of the technician.
- PM Optimization and auditing of maintenance processes.
- Identify improvement opportunities with new tools/techniques to improve maintenance and operations results. Identify obsolete equipment/components within the plant and work to find modern equivalent replacements.
- Work with the Maintenance Scheduler prioritizing WOs in the backlog.
- Support project engineering with project prioritization for the plant and use data to build project justification.
- Support COS improvement initiatives.
- Support Safety Initiatives - Manage the LOTO program for maintenance technicians, writing new procedures when needed and performing audits to ensure compliance.
- Ensure Company and Departmental policies are being followed by the maintenance team.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Time Worked
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Monday – Friday (7:00AM – 4:00PM)
- Occasional off hours are required to respond to special projects or equipment failure situations
- Temporary alternate shift assignment may be required to attend scheduled trainings or assignments
Qualifications
Education & Experience
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Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and/or Industrial Engineering
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Experience
- 3-5 years of industrial manufacturing and maintenance experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Know and understand the technical, engineering and quality requirements of the facility
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Computer skills required:
- SAP/CMMS & purchasing
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams & Power Point
- AutoCAD
- Read and interpret vendor manuals and drawings
- Communicate clearly and effectively with shop floor personnel, vendors, OEM suppliers, and management personnel
- Perform some level of cost analysis and work within a structured budget
- Write detailed repair reports
- Develop and deliver a clear and concise presentation when required
- Committed to teamwork across the organization
- Highly motivated
- Learn and apply maintenance best practices.
- Organize and plan tasks
- Self-Directing – can work towards specific goals and objectives with limited daily oversight
- Complete familiarization with all safety rules and procedures to include the hazards in Plant 4
Additional Information
Our Culture & Values At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words—they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reliability engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering from an accredited program
- Professional Engineer (PE) license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers
- Proficiency with reliability tools such as FMEA, RCM, and root cause analysis methodologies
- Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, Maximo, or equivalent maintenance management software
- Familiarity with predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and process safety management standards relevant to Pennsylvania industrial facilities
Reliability Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a reliability engineer in Pennsylvania?
Most reliability engineer positions in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or chemical engineering. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers strengthens your candidacy for senior roles, particularly in regulated industries like oil and gas or pharmaceuticals. Many employers also value the Certified Reliability Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality as a practical industry benchmark alongside formal education.
Which companies hire reliability engineers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring reliability engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Amphenol, FirstEnergy, and I-care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of chemical plants, defense contractors, and large manufacturing facilities means demand is spread across both major metros and mid-sized industrial communities throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most reliability engineer jobs?
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg lead Pennsylvania for reliability engineer openings. Philadelphia drives volume through its dense cluster of pharmaceutical manufacturers, refining facilities, and defense contractors, while Pittsburgh's legacy industrial base and growing advanced manufacturing sector sustain steady demand, and Allentown's corridor of chemical and materials companies adds a strong secondary market for the role.
Are there remote reliability engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Reliability engineering is fundamentally hands-on work tied to physical equipment and plant operations, which limits remote arrangements significantly. About 47% of reliability engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve analytical or consulting tasks such as reliability modeling, data analysis, and program development rather than direct equipment inspection or maintenance oversight.
How can I get hired as a reliability engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a maintenance engineering or reliability technician role at a large Pennsylvania manufacturer or utility, where you build hands-on equipment knowledge before moving into a full reliability engineer title. Companies like Air Products and major pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Philadelphia region run structured new-graduate rotational programs that include plant reliability work. Pursuing a Certified Reliability Engineer associate credential from the American Society for Quality and gaining exposure to CMMS software through coursework or internships gives candidates without field experience a concrete edge in Pennsylvania interviews.
Where can I find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each position that fits.
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