**About****Ingredion****:** Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives around the world! Without even realizing it, you’ve already experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you use, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse present in more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bring years of experience, there’s a place for you here where you can truly make a difference. Be part of our team, which values a broad diversity of perspectives and is committed to building a better world with every product we create. **Location: Cali** **Type: On-site** As a **Lubrication Engineer**, you will be responsible for meeting the KPIs established in the Reliability Strategy related to Tribology and Lubrication, including lubricant measurement and analysis techniques. You will ensure proper lubrication of all plant machinery and equipment to optimize performance, extend asset life, reduce operational costs, and identify key hazards and risks associated with lubricated equipment; you will provide technical support and manage initiatives aimed at reinforcing Process Safety commitment and systematically reducing risks. Budget management, KPI standardization, performance, IPS implementation, audits, SAP\-PM standardization, reliability, digital transformation, reliability, engineering **What You’ll Do:** * Qualitative and quantitative lubricant analysis applied to reliability, including design and projection of lubrication routes. * Ensure optimization of Lubricant Consumption, identify improvement opportunities, and propose actions to reduce costs without compromising reliability. * Serve as the primary technical reference in the areas of tribology and mechanics. * Manage contracts with lubricant suppliers and related service providers; ensure lubricant studies and diagnostics (oil and grease analysis). * Manage inventories, control lubricant inventory levels, and ensure their availability at all times. * Approve/be consulted on Management of Change (MOC) activities related to lubricated equipment and changes in inspection frequencies or procedures per PMO strategy. * Analyze and support resolution of area-related issues and lead Root Cause Analyses; investigate causes of lubrication failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. * Propose equipment improvements aligned with process requirements. * Capture lessons learned and incorporate Industry Best Practices for lubricated equipment. * Provide guidance to Mechanical\-Lubrication team personnel and oversight during plant shutdowns for lubricant changes. * Monitor and ensure lubricated equipment remains consistently aligned with design intent and safe operating parameters. * Collaborate with various Engineering disciplines to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to problem solving. * Respond to support requests from the Projects Group. * Maintain technical competency by continuously updating knowledge on technology, industry developments related to your discipline, and applicable legal requirements. * Map, assess/manage risks using the correlational database between SAP and process parameters. * Keep equipment information updated in the system and in the field, reporting modifications and new installations existing in the Factory. * Administer equipment intervention data for tribology indicator management. * Prepare Inspection Reports (Checklists) for new equipment and seek to optimize existing ones. * Maintain assigned tribology management equipment and software, such as PCs, laboratory equipment, thermal imaging cameras, etc. * Industrial safety and occupational health: Report to the ARL and inform the occupational safety and health area whenever workplace incidents or accidents occur. * Propose and implement process improvements in the area to optimize operational costs and increase sector efficiency. * Promote practices aimed at reducing lubricant consumption through efficient resource use and continuous procedure improvement. * Develop strategies to extend equipment lifespan, ensuring correct operation and preventive maintenance. * Identify and mitigate causes of unplanned downtime related to lubrication system failures. * Design, implement, and maintain an oil analysis program for equipment condition monitoring, supporting technical and operational decision-making. **What You’ll Bring:** * Professional degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Mechatronic or Industrial Engineering with experience in mechanical and/or tribology sectors. * Certification or coursework in lubrication/tribology preferred; courses and/or certifications in industrial lubrication (e.g., Certified Lubrication Specialist \- CLS), ICML, etc. * Industry knowledge: experience in maintenance, reliability, processes or project engineering; experience with third-party management tools. * Fundamental general knowledge of mechanical equipment applied in machines, equipment and industrial processes. * Key skills: Proficiency with communication tools, Outlook, Teams, SAP\-PM, Power BI, Office suite. * Languages: Basic English **Who You Are:** * Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, teamwork, communication. **Why Join Ingredion?** **We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with our values and objectives, including incentives, health, learning, recognition, wellness, and more.** Ingredion uses AI\-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI\-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. **Relocation Available:** No