Reliability Vibration Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a Reliability Vibration Technician to join our team and support a life sciences client in Rahway, NJ. In this hands-on technical role, you will serve as the subject matter expert in condition monitoring and reliability engineering—with a primary focus on vibration analysis and infrared thermography.

You will diagnose complex equipment issues, drive proactive maintenance strategies, and partner closely with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to improve equipment uptime, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance overall system performance. This is a highly technical position for a professional who thrives on failure prevention, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Perform advanced vibration analysis on rotating equipment including motors, pumps, fans, compressors, and gearboxes

• Conduct infrared (IR) thermographic inspections across electrical, mechanical, and process systems

• Diagnose complex failure modes—such as bearing failures, misalignment, imbalance, and electrical anomalies—and recommend corrective actions

• Lead and support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implement failure elimination strategies

• Develop and refine Predictive Maintenance (PdM), Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM), and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) programs

• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements

• Mentor junior analysts and support training initiatives to promote reliability best practices

What You Bring

Required:

• ISO Vibration Analysis Certification (Category I, II, III, or IV) – Category III or IV preferred. Candidates with Category I or II will be considered if they have 10–15 years of strong predictive maintenance and vibration analysis experience.

• 5–10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or rotating equipment analysis

• Deep expertise in vibration analysis techniques: FFT, waveform, phase, and resonance

• Experience with predictive maintenance tools, IR/vibration software, and CMMS systems

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience (Associate's degree accepted with sufficient experience)

• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience, including direct oversight of staff, CMMS/work-order programs, and account-level reliability deliverables

• Strong documentation skills and ability to work in a regulated environment

Preferred:

• Infrared Thermography Certification (Level I, II, or III) or equivalent experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated industries (food & beverage, chemicals, utilities) with formal QA/GMP-style documentation

• Large-account or multi-site facilities management experience

Why Join Us?

We are a joint venture between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin Magic Johnson and a global leader in food, facilities management, and integrated services. As a certified minority company, we deliver creative solutions to corporations, healthcare facilities, schools, universities, and aviation lounges—while making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

• Competitive salary ($120k–$140k) + benefits package

• Opportunity to work with a life sciences industry leader

• Career growth and professional development

• Be part of a mission-driven, community-focused organization

Additional Details

• This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position in Rahway, NJ.

• Local candidates are strongly preferred. Relocation is at the candidate's expense.

• No relocation assistance is provided.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a vibration analysis expert with a passion for reliability and failure prevention, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a team where your skills will directly impact operational excellence.