JOB DETAILS

Reliability Engineer

CompanyPfizer
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 7, 2026
About The Company
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About the Role

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives. Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

In this role, you will:

  • Oversee maintenance and reliability engineering tasks, including the redesign, upkeep, and repair of utility systems, buildings, and equipment.

  • Contribute to moderately complex projects, managing time effectively and developing short-term work plans.

  • Provide engineering support for developing scopes of work, project execution plans, and engineering studies for equipment installation or modification.

  • Offer operational support, review preventive and corrective work orders, and manage technical writing and document reviews.

  • Ensure calibration compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, contemporary technologies, and best aseptic practices.

  • Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations and update equipment reliability plans, collaborating with Production and Quality Team Leads.

  • Promote workplace safety by following site safety procedures and performing proactive safety assessments.

  • Actively participate in site and corporate initiatives, and serve as a liaison between quality, operations, and regulatory/compliance for timely closure of investigations.

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

  • Bachelors Degree (Engineering)

  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Pharmaceutical or FMCG Industries

  • Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis, Equipment Criticality Ranking, PM/PdM optimization, and/or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

  • Experience with process automation systems

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (part of GxP)

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Working knowledge of MS Excel

  • Ability to manage complex issues and foster consensus among teams

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical sector

  • Proficiency in technical writing and document reviews

  • Knowledge of contemporary technologies and best aseptic practices

  • Proactive approach to promoting safety within the workplace

  • Experience using common AI tools, including generative technologies such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, to support problem solving and enhance productivity. Demonstrated curiosity for exploring how these tools can improve outcomes and understanding of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

  
Work Location Assignment: On Premise

At Pfizer we care about our colleagues’ wellbeing and offer a range of great benefits for them, including:

  • Paid parental leave

  • Access to Health & Wellness apps

  • Career Growth Experiences program

  • Recognition & rewards program

  • Paid volunteer days

  • Life Insurance Benefits

  • Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers

  • Access to flu vaccines & skin checks

  • Options to purchase additional leave

  • Salary packaging & novated lease options

*Benefits listed may vary depending on your position and location and may be subject to change.

Pfizer Australia and New Zealand’s diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for. We offer engagement opportunities in both Colleagues Resource Groups (CRGs) and workstreams across: Culture and Tradition, Reconciliation @ Pfizer (RAP), Gender Equity (GEN), Disability and through the Out Pfizer Employee Network (OPEN) for our LGBT + colleagues and allies.

If you require reasonable adjustment during your application, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition Manager.


Engineering


Key Skills
Reliability engineeringMaintenance managementRoot cause failure analysisPharmaceutical industry knowledgeGxP complianceProcess automationTechnical writingEquipment reliabilityPreventive maintenanceCorrective maintenanceAseptic practicesProject executionSafety proceduresData analysisCommunication skillsProblem solving
Categories
EngineeringHealthcareManufacturingScience & Research
Benefits
Paid parental leaveHealth & wellness appsCareer growth experiences programRecognition & rewards programPaid volunteer daysLife insurancePfizer learning academyFlu vaccinesSkin checksSalary packagingNovated lease options
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Reliability Engineer will oversee maintenance and reliability tasks for utility systems and equipment while ensuring compliance with GxP and safety standards. They will also manage project execution, conduct failure analysis, and act as a liaison between operations and quality teams.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
103556
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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