Reliability Engineer

Company: Cargill
Location: Watkins Glen
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Purpose and Impact The Reliability Engineer will apply technical knowledge to deliver continuous improvement in process and asset reliability through the detection and elimination of defects. In this role, you will partner with the team to ensure the fulfillment of reliability engineering strategies. Location: NY/ Watkins Glen Key Accountabilities Implement moderately complex reliability excellence activities and identify and prioritize reliability engineering value creation opportunities. Execute the development, design and installation of predictive maintenance programs and technology in alignment with the area procedures. Prepare technical reviews of moderately complex projects and collaborate with related areas on new equipment reliability specifications. Perform the identification and elimination of bad actors and the optimization of equipment availability. Collaborate with and provide guidance to maintenance repairs and production in reliability related processes and the identification of critical spares. Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field Minimum of two years of related work experience Other minimum qualifications may apply Solid knowledge in the application of reliability tools Knowledge in maintenance process management Project management experience Experience creating complex tests and analysis Predictive maintenance technologies experience Minimal Travel required Preferred Qualifications CAD/CAM CMRP Certification SAP knowledge Microsoft and Power BI Position Information Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position. Visa sponsorchip will not be provided. The expected salary for this position is $70K–$117K . Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions). Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

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