Jobdescription For our client, an international company based in Neuchtel, we are looking for aReliability Engineer. General Information: Start date: ASAP End date:6 months contract Extension: possible, to be discussed Workplace: Neuchtel Workload: 100% Tasks and responsibilities: Improving the reliability of equipment, critical systems and maintenance processes by applying the principles of Reliability Engineering program. Apply Root Cause Analysis methodologies to improve equipment that support manufacturing operations in a dynamic, fast paced cGMP, biotechnology environment. Measure reliability performance and demonstrate success of improvements. Lead reliability driven actions that require independent and/or collaborative judgment. Support capital projects as needed. May be assigned other duties. Maintenance Strategy: Determine the Equipment Importance Level for Equipment/System. Determine maintenance strategies based on Equipment/System importance level for new and existing equipment/System. Develop maintenance plans for new and existing equipment/systems, Responsible for the technical content of preventive maintenance SOPs. Responsible for the effectiveness of the maintenance programs, ensure accurate work instructions. Preventive maintenance optimization: Identify opportunities for improvements in maintenance programs and implement appropriate changes to the maintenance strategy for equipment. Own the equipment maintenance improvement initiatives. Evaluate requests for PM extensions, provide technical justification and approve if justified Equipment Prioritization and Predictive maintenance program management: Identify Worst Performers (Bad Actors and Waste Producers). Determine the appropriate Hierarchy for Equipment/System. Define strategies and methodologies to prevent functional failures, also detecting the onset of functional failures in their earliest stages. Responsible for the implementation of predictive maintenance across the facility. Failure Analysis and CAPAs: Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Analysis Teams. Perform analysis of failures applying appropriate analysis techniques (data analysis techniques, FTA, RCA, RCFA), in order to identify and eliminate the causes of functional failures. Inspect and analyze damaged parts detected during maintenance activities. Own the equipment reliability related relevant CAPAs. Respond to audit findings that are equipment maintenance relevant. Collaborate and provide support to engineering organizations and to production. Identify and communicate opportunities for operating and design improvements. Collaborate to develop engineering solutions. Spare parts management; CMMS; Metrics: Responsible for accurate content of equipment master data within CMMS Define the content of the equipment spare parts list (EPL), BOMs, and stock level. Responsible for their accurate, complete and updated content. Perform functional equivalency assessment for spare parts. Participate in the deve