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[vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Good <\/span>reliability engineers<\/span> are always in high demand. They help organizations reduce <\/span>downtime<\/span> and decrease maintenance costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re planning to hire a <\/span>reliability engineer<\/span> \u2014 or considering a career as a <\/span>reliability engineer<\/span> \u2014 this article is for you. We discuss the responsibilities, required skills, and the salary that come with the job.<\/span>
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What is a reliability engineer?<\/h2>\n

Reliability engineers<\/span> are professionals responsible for ensuring that a business\u2019s equipment and processes operate at optimal levels and meet the needs of the organization. Their main goal is to <\/span>increase equipment <\/b>uptime<\/b><\/a>, reliability, and efficiency.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Maintenance Acronym Guide<\/h2>
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Reliability engineers vs. maintenance engineers<\/h2>\n

It is true that <\/span>reliability engineers<\/span> and <\/span>maintenance engineers<\/span><\/a> both work toward similar goals \u2014 ensuring that systems, equipment, and processes function at peak efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, although these two professions are similar, there are some key differences related to the methods of their work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reliability engineers<\/b> focus primarily on identifying and solving problems related to the reliability of systems and equipment. Their work entails:<\/span><\/p>\n