Principal Reliability Engineer

Labcorp

Principal Reliability Engineer at Labcorp setting reliability strategies and improving asset performance in complex environments. Leading capital initiatives and collaborating with engineering teams across multiple locations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeBurlington • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement enterprise reliability strategies to improve system performance and asset lifecycle outcomes.
Conduct advanced failure analysis and root cause investigations; implement corrective and preventive actions.
Establish asset reliability frameworks, maintenance strategies, and performance metrics.
Lead efforts to reduce downtime, improve uptime, and optimize lifecycle costs.
Perform audits and assessments to ensure adherence to reliability standards.
Serve as the technical lead on engineering and capital projects from concept through commissioning.
Manage engineering design, installation, and project execution activities to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, designers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery.
Support a project portfolio totaling approximately $5M–$25M annually across 100 or more projects of varying complexity.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and engineering standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain global engineering design standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
Establish and harmonize project execution standards, documentation, and processes across regions.
Provide technical oversight and governance for design reviews and system implementations.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to engineering practices.
Function as the enterprise subject matter expert for a specific engineering discipline (e.g., Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, Automation & Instrumentation).
Provide expert guidance on design, construction, commissioning, and operational performance.
Support complex troubleshooting and resolution of critical system issues.
Influence standards, specifications, and long‑term engineering strategy within the discipline.
Partner with senior leadership in Capital, Engineering, Construction, and Facilities to plan and execute prioritized initiatives.
Mentor and guide engineers and technical teams to build organizational capability.
Serve as a liaison between internal clients and external partners to ensure alignment and execution excellence.
Drive a culture of reliability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field); 5 or more years of applicable professional experience in engineering may be used in lieu of degree.
10 or more years of progressive experience in project engineering, reliability engineering, or facilities engineering.
5 or more years of experience leading complex, multi‑site, or high‑impact facility projects.
5 or more years of experience with CMMS, predictive maintenance technologies, and reliability analytics.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
Project Management Professional (PMP).
5 or more years of experience in asset‑intensive or regulated environments (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Reliability EngineeringProject EngineeringPredictive Maintenance TechnologiesCMMSAsset Lifecycle ManagementPerformance MetricsRoot Cause AnalysisEngineering Design StandardsTechnical OversightTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationInfluencing

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseCertified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)Project Management Professional (PMP)