Systems Reliability Engineering Technical Specialist

Systems Reliability Engineering Technical Specialist

We are looking for a talented Systems Reliability Engineering Technical Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Distribution Business Unit in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Reliability Strategy Development:
  • Develop and implement reliability programs and initiatives for Cummins equipment.
  • Define maintenance and inspection strategies aligned with equipment criticality and lifecycle costs.
  • Demonstrates good understanding and applies knowledge of the engineering discipline.
  • Implement predictive maintenance strategy solutions such as Preventech.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
  • Lead or support failure investigations using tools such as RCA, FTA, and 5 Whys.
  • Facilitate action planning and follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • Analyse equipment performance data (downtime, MTBF, MTTR, etc.) to identify reliability risks.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to track KPIs and recommend data-driven improvements.
• Technical Support & Collaboration:
  • Provide guidance on equipment reliability issues to Cummins site team.
  • Share best practices and lessons learned across sites to drive continuous improvement.
• Asset Health Monitoring:
  • Support the implementation of predictive maintenance technologies (e.g., vibration analysis, oil analysis, condition monitoring).
  • Interpret health data and advise on proactive maintenance actions.
• Project Management:
  • Support or lead projects aimed at equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, or cost reduction.
• Drive product excellence through proactive risk management:
  • By leading critical reliability activities and applying advanced tools like quantitative reliability analysis and failure reporting systems, you'll play a pivotal role in preventing failures and ensuring new products meet or exceed customer and business expectations.
• Shape technical direction and mentor future talent:
  • Your leadership in complex projects and process improvements, combined with your guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional teams, will elevate the organization's reliability culture and foster a legacy of engineering excellence.