About SKF:

SKF is a leading manufacturer dedicated to a culture of belonging, where our people thrive in an equitable environment that promotes leadership development and career growth. Our products keep vehicles rolling, power the machines that put food on your table, and even reach into the cosmos as part of the Mars rover mission. Founded in Sweden in 1907, today SKF is a publicly traded company with annual sales in 2020 of approximately $10 billion.

Job Summary:

As a Vibration Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in the advanced analysis of mechanical vibrations within our company's machinery and equipment. Your expertise will be instrumental in leading our efforts to enhance machine reliability and performance through predictive maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the collection and analysis of vibration data across various machinery and systems.
• Achieve an ISO Category I or higher certification in vibration technology within the first 12 months of employment.
• Proficient in multi-channel and phase analysis.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide training on vibration analysis techniques and best practices.
• Develop and implement advanced diagnostic methods for complex vibration issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to design and optimize machinery for minimal vibration.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Maintain and calibrate vibration analysis equipment and software.
• Develop and oversee the company's reliability maintenance strategies and programs.
• Analyze failure data and performance reports to identify trends and implement long-term solutions.
• Lead reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) initiatives.
• Maintain reliability software and databases for accurate data collection and analysis.
• Conduct training for staff on reliability principles and practices.
• Implement energy management programs to reduce consumption and improve efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) or related technical field experience.
• Certification in Vibration Analysis (ISO Category I or higher preferred).
• Professional certification in reliability, such as CMRP or CRL.
• Extensive experience in maintenance and reliability within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reliability software and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities.
• Certified in other Condition Monitoring Technologies (Infrared, Ultrasound, Motion Amplification & Balancing) Preferred.
• Strong in Microsoft Office 365 applications and other computer tools.

What You'll Love About SKF:

• Work-Life Balance: A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We have a comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Invest in your Future: SKF offers a Defined contribution plan opportunity to have up to 6% contribution matched (on base salary).
• Much more Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, life insurance, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all