Reliability Lead-Electro-Mechanical Technician II

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

This position supports plant manufacturing equipment systems under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Work Schedule:  6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Objective:

The Reliability Lead is responsible for proactively maintaining and improving the health of plant equipment through structured preventative maintenance planning, predictive analysis, and cross-team coordination. This role supports the organization's reliability strategy by managing PM schedules, conducting equipment health assessments, and coordinating rebuild activities. The Reliability Lead acts as the subject matter expert for thermography, vibration analysis, and equipment obsolescence initiatives, and ensures accurate, up-to-date reporting on equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities/Activities:

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Reliability Lead will be responsible for the following:

• Develop, plan, and coordinate preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure timely and effective completion of PMs and remediation and/or upgrade work across all equipment
• Conduct post-PM follow-up inspections and document findings and corrective actions
• Establish baselines and perform thermography inspections to identify electrical and mechanical anomalies before equipment failure
• Establish baselines and conduct vibration analysis on equipment to detect wear, imbalance, and bearing conditions. Managing the equipment oil analysis will also be used to track equipment life.
• Organize, track, and manage equipment rebuilds, including scheduling, status tracking, and coordination with responsible parties
• Lead obsolescence work by identifying at-risk components and coordinating proactive replacements or upgrades
• Update and maintain PM records, work orders, and Wiki related documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance as needed
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Inventory teams to support reliability initiatives
• Generate and distribute equipment health reports, providing actionable insights to supervision and management
• Minimal travel to support equipment build/integration and/or training may be required.

Qualifications/Experience:

Education: High school diploma or equivalency required. Technical apprenticeship or Associate's degree in a related mechanical, electrical, or industrial field preferred; equivalent job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Specialized Skills:

• Experience with thermography equipment and interpretation of infrared inspection results
• Experience with vibration analysis tools and condition monitoring software
• Knowledge of PM planning practices and CMMS or work order management systems
• Understanding of cGMP requirements and experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Strong data analysis, written communication, and report writing skills

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an equipment maintenance or reliability role with direct experience in predictive maintenance techniques such as thermography or vibration analysis.
• Medical device or other regulated industry documentation experience is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to manage PM programs, analyze equipment performance data, and drive proactive maintenance strategies.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and programs that support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful work.

Check out our US benefits here - Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb

This position may be available in the following location(s): US - Rochester, NY (Plant)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between $28-$37/hr .  The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance,  a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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