Reliability Engineering - Co-Op (12 months)

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Job Description

Business Title: Reliability Engineering - Co-Op
Issue Date: 31.MAY.2026
Revision #: 1
Summary:
The main focus of this position is to provide support for the Engineering department.
Main Job Duties:
 Work closely with Reliability Engineering Team/Manager to develop and implement processes and procedures necessary to establish a Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) culture in the site and to improve overall equipment performance and reliability. Constant support on the new tools and
Methods to drive equipment reliability focus and a proactive work group.
 Develop, Generate and Report on Reliability & Equipment Maintenance critical metrics (PowerBI/or related applications) that represent the performance and compliance of critical manufacturing assets.
 Support on work execution management elements, including but not limited to 1) MRO Spares 2) PM optimization 3) Bill of Materials and 4) CMMS Readiness.
 Implement, assist, support and help build maintenance optimization review of asset's criticality,
functional importance and duty cycle and establishes best-practice maintenance activities required to
detect early signs of functional failures, example – Predictive Maintenance – Vibration analysis, IR
Thermography, etc,
 Support and work on improvement projects (PPI), Reliability Engineering projects and processes.
 Develop the use of asset criticality matrix and spare parts criticality analysis ranking tools.
 Ensure on-line database of all associated project documentation is saved as per proper documentation practices for easy retrieval.
 Provide clerical, physical and administrative support for site audits, Equipment Failure tracking-
Deviation Records, change controls and fill associated forms and routes for approvals, project specifications, records management, and spare parts inventory management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS


Education:
High school diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Certificate is required
Working towards University degree or College diploma in an Engineering or trades program of study
Mechanical program is preferred.
8-12 month commitment period is essential

Enrolled in a co-op program


Experience:
Requires no previous Reliability Engineering experience.
Any working experience in Engineering, Maintenance or Facilities department in a Manufacturing
company would be preferred.


Equivalency:
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to prioritize different projects, work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight schedules. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and presentation skills. Able to work well with limited supervision. Able to maintain high degree of confidentiality for work assigned. Proficiency in
Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel, and Power Point). Proficiency with the English
language.


Standards and Expectations:
Follow all Environmental Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Work collaboratively with fellow team members, modelling positive team principles and partnering to meet project and departmental objectives.
Carry out all duties within strict compliance to Patheon quality SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practice
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(GMP). Maintain workspace in a clean and orderly fashion. Actively engage in and adhere to departmental systems in order to maintain a smooth and efficient workflow (visual management, scheduling systems, etc.). Be client and patient conscious at all times. Understand Key Performance Indicators) and strive to improve the performance of the team by identifying areas for system improvements and engage in problem solving. Models positive thinking and is open to change, motivating the team to adapt to shifts in priorities and new ways of working. Proactively identify areas for improvement in the execution of procedures. Communicate risks to timelines of work in a proactive manner. Consistently strives to improve skills and knowledge in related field.
Physical Requirements:
Light physical effort and fatigue. Walks, sits or stands for limited periods. May require occasional equipment Operation including keyboard equipment. Lifts light items for limited duration. Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odours, varying temperatures, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. Use of Personal Protective equipment may be required and may include any of the following: safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, gloves, hair net, beard cover, safety apron, respirator on occasionally.