Reliability Engineer

About UmicorePowering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.About Electro-Optic MaterialsPower in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics industries – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers high performance products, secure access to supply and recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life.

About Electro-Optic MaterialsPower in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics industries – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers high performance products, secure access to supply and recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life.

What you will be doing

• Define and implement the long-term reliability strategy supporting the EOM business operational plan.
• Act as the key reliability contact for EOM and drive the execution of multi-horizon reliability initiatives.
• Develop and manage reliability specifications for investment projects and contribute to CAPEX planning.
• Introduce innovative technologies, proactive maintenance techniques and best practices to improve asset availability and reduce costs.
• Lead the development and optimization of preventive and predictive maintenance concepts, integrating legal compliance and safety requirements.
• Prepare maintenance plans, instructions and inspection forms, and ensure proper execution and continuous improvement.
• Conduct and lead Root Cause Analyses (RCA), trend analyses and multidisciplinary improvement sessions using methodologies like RCM and FMEA.
• Support operational teams during major breakdowns and provide expert guidance to minimize downtime.
• Develop and execute training programs for maintenance teams to strengthen technical capabilities and maintenance excellence.
• Manage Safety Critical Equipment maintenance requirements and promote a strong safety culture.

Who we are looking for

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Chemistry, Metallurgy or a related field.
• At least 5 years of operational experience in maintenance and reliability roles.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance methods, preventive/predictive techniques and methodologies such as RCM and FMEA.
• Broad technical knowledge in electromechanics (hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity) and materials.
• Ability to lead reliability projects and translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to build team expertise and engagement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; working knowledge of French and German is an asset.k independently.
• Analytical, structured, innovative and able to work independently.

What we offerWe aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? If our infrared solutions can help deliver night vision systems, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?