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Reliability Vibration Technician

Onsite · New York, New York
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

The Reliability Vibration Technician leads advanced condition monitoring and equipment diagnostics while establishing predictive-maintenance programs across a large life-sciences campus. This technical expert collaborates with Maintenance Engineering and Operations to improve asset reliability and reduce downtime.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment
  • 2Analyze motors pumps fans compressors and related mechanical assets
  • 3Interpret FFT spectral and time-waveform data
  • 4Lead predictive-maintenance activities and develop monitoring programs
  • 5Conduct infrared thermography inspections
  • 6Diagnose bearing failures misalignment imbalance and resonance issues
  • 7Recommend corrective actions and document findings
  • 8Organize predictive-maintenance workloads and mentor technicians
  • 9Establish equipment-monitoring priorities and inspection frequencies
  • 10Support root cause failure analysis and failure elimination strategies
  • 11Drive continuous improvement initiatives across multiple buildings

Requirements25

  • 110+ years of Predictive Maintenance Experience
  • 2Extensive Hands-On Machine Vibration Analysis Experience
  • 3Formal Vibration Analyst Certification
  • 4ISO Category I II III or IV Vibration Analysis Certification
  • 5Advanced Vibration Data Interpretation and Failure-Diagnostic Skills
  • 6FFT Spectral Analysis Experience
  • 7Time-Waveform Analysis Experience
  • 8Phase Analysis Experience
  • 9Resonance Critical-Speed Diagnostic Experience
  • 10Rotating Equipment Analysis Experience
  • 11Experience Diagnosing Motors Pumps Fans Compressors and Gearboxes
  • 12Root Cause Failure Analysis Experience
  • 13Predictive Maintenance Program Ownership or Leadership
  • 14Experience Developing or Improving PdM Programs
  • 15Experience Leading or Mentoring Reliability Technicians
  • 16Ability to Recommend and Drive Corrective Actions
  • 17Experience with Vibration Predictive Maintenance Analysis Software
  • 18CMMS Work-Order System Experience
  • 19Strong Technical Documentation Skills
  • 20Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Rahway NJ
  • 21Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Practical Reliability Experience
  • 22Category III or IV Vibration Analyst Certification Preferred
  • 23Infrared Thermography Certification or Practical Experience Preferred
  • 24Pharmaceutical Life Sciences Regulated-Environment Experience Preferred
  • 25Large Campus Multi-Building Reliability Experience Preferred

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationNew York, New York

Required Skills

Advanced vibration analysisFFT / Spectral analysisTime‑waveform analysisPhase analysisRoot cause failure analysisPredictive maintenance program leadershipCMMS / Work‑order systemTechnical documentationISO Vibration Analyst Certification (Category I‑IV)
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