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Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL

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Decatur, ILFull-time$63–104K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$63–104K/yr
Location
Decatur, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Reliability Engineer focuses on improving plant reliability through failure analysis, zero loss methodology, and proactive reliability design for new equipment. The role supports commissioning, capital projects, and plant engineering, and leads root cause failure analysis and maintenance programs. It also trains employees on maintenance reliability and works with plant teams to address equipment and process issues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunicationPlanning and PrioritizationGMPFDA RegulationsOSHA RegulationsMaintenance Management SystemsPlant GMP PracticesVibration AnalysisInfrared AnalysisAlignment AnalysisUltrasonic AnalysisMotor Circuit AnalysisLubrication AnalysisRotating EquipmentSealsPipingPumpsFansBlowersMaterial Handling EquipmentWalking Long DistancesStandingClimbing Stairs and LaddersMoving Through Close Spaces

Qualifications

CMRP Certification or EquivalentBachelor's in Engineering5+ Years Industrial Maintenance and Reliability Engineering ExperienceFood Grade Processing Facility ExperienceBackground Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

114463BR

Job Description:

Reliability Engineer - Decatur, IL

This is a full time, exempt level position

Job Summary:

This position will focus on improving plant reliability by analyzing bad actors and equipment issues through failure analysis and zero loss methodology. In addition, they will take a proactive approach to new equipment installations by incorporating reliability into the design as well as supporting the commissioning of new equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Perform duties in a safe manner, utilizing all safety equipment, and successfully completes all safety certification requirements.

  • Works with the Facilities Manager to develop, coordinate, and conduct technical reliability studies and evaluations in order to maintain reliability of equipment.

  • Investigates and analyzes relevant variables potentially affecting processes and assets.

  • Compiles reports and recommends corrective measures to meet acceptable Reliability standards.

  • Utilizes CMMS and other reliability databases to identify bad actors.

  • Support capital projects in order to incorporate reliability design and maintainability into new equipment and process.

  • Provides plant engineering with technical support on reliability issues.

  • Participates in engineering activities that improve the reliability of equipment.

  • Leads Root Cause Failure Analysis and Reliability Maintenance and preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

  • Train employees in the value of maintenance reliability and actions required to increase operational efficiency.

  • Support and comply with all food safety, quality, and legality requirements.

  • May perform reasonably similar or related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to plan and prioritize effectively.

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours to support continuous production. (off hours, weekends, etc.).

  • Familiarity with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations is preferred.

  • Must have knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems.

  • Willing and able to spend time in plant areas (i.e. walk long distances, stand, climb stairs and ladders and move through close spaces) to understand and audit the process.

  • Able to understand and align with plant GMP and personnel practice requirements.

  • CMRP Certification or equivalent preferred.

Education/Training:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Industrial.

Experience:

  • 5+ years of industrial maintenance and reliability engineering experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment preferred. Experience in a food grade processing facility is a plus.

  • Experience in Vibration, Infrared, Alignment, Ultrasonic, Motor Circuit, and Lubrication analysis.

  • Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling equipment.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$62,640 - $104,400

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

  • Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

  • Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

  • Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

  • Paid time off including paid holidays.

  • Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

  • Tuition assistance.

  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,213 open Reliability Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–104K/yr
  • Illinois median$105–156K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$121–185K/yr839 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $84K, is 37% below the Illinois median midpoint ($133K) — in the lowest quarter of Reliability Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 24 open Reliability Engineer jobs in Illinois and 1,213 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Reliability Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (944 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 614 of the 1,213 open Reliability Engineer jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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