Reliability Engineer (m/f/d)

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

Job Purpose and Impact

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving maintenance and reliability strategies across the site. Working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, procurement, and external partners, the role supports equipment reliability, asset performance, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of sustainable operational improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement maintenance and reliability strategies for plant equipment and systems.
• Investigate equipment failures and recurring issues using RCA and RCM methodologies, driving sustainable improvements.
• Lead reliability analyses and monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Support predictive maintenance programs using condition-monitoring technologies.
• Analyze reliability data, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance asset performance.
• Track and improve reliability and maintenance KPIs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate actions arising from audits and inspections, ensuring timely completion.
• Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs using SAP CMMS and reliability tools.
• Define critical spare parts requirements and support inventory management activities.
• Coordinate external service providers and contractors, ensuring quality and timely execution of work.
• Support maintenance activities during shutdowns, outages, and improvement projects.
• Plan and coordinate complex maintenance and repair activities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Maintain accurate asset, maintenance, and technical records within SAP and related systems.
• Lead maintenance, reliability, modernization, and CAPEX projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in line with safety standards.
• Promote safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across maintenance and engineering activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated work experience in maintenance /reliability / mechanical / process engineering or industrial operations
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance principles
• Good command of English and German (minimum B2 level in both languages)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to continuously develop technical and professional competencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• SAP PM/CMMS systems

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Our Offer
We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and workplace. We encourage candidates to let us know if they require any accommodations during the recruitment or interview process so we can support them appropriately.

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