Process Maintenance Engineer - Bottling SystemsTrueline, a fast-growing beverage manufacturer operating a new, fully automated production facility, is seeking a Process Maintenance Engineer - Bottling Systems to join their onsite team in Waco, Texas. This highly visible role will serve as the technical authority for a high-speed bottling operation, improving equipment reliability, guiding maintenance technicians, and helping support continued production expansion.What You'll Do as the Process Maintenance Engineer - Bottling Systems:Serve as the technical lead for the plant's high-speed bottling linesTroubleshoot and optimize bottle manufacturing, filling, capping, conveying, inspection, and packaging equipmentSupport maintenance technicians during complex mechanical and electrical failuresMaintain and improve blow molding, bottle handling, filling, capping, and conveyor systemsAnalyze production downtime and implement permanent corrective actionsImprove equipment reliability, line efficiency, and overall equipment effectivenessCoordinate preventive and predictive maintenance activitiesLead root cause analysis for recurring equipment and production issuesSupport equipment upgrades, new installations, commissioning, and startup projectsPartner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve line performanceEnsure maintenance activities and equipment conditions meet GMP, FDA, and food safety requirementsDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, safety, quality, and throughputProvide technical coaching and direction to maintenance techniciansMaintain clear documentation of equipment issues, repairs, and corrective actionsProvide after-hours technical support when critical production issues ariseMust-Haves as the Process Maintenance Engineer - Bottling Systems:5+ years of maintenance engineering experience in beverage manufacturingHands-on experience with Krones and/or Sidel bottling equipmentExperience troubleshooting blow molders, fillers, cappers, conveyors, and bottle handling systemsStrong mechanical troubleshooting skillsStrong electrical troubleshooting skillsExperience supporting automated production equipmentExperience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actionsAbility to guide maintenance technicians during major equipment failuresExperience supporting high-speed manufacturing operationsKnowledge of GMP, FDA, and food safety requirementsStrong communication and technical leadership skillsAbility to work onsite in WacoAvailability to provide after-hours support for critical production issues when neededNice-to-Haves as the Process Maintenance Engineer - Bottling Systems:Experience with both Krones and Sidel equipmentPET bottle manufacturing experienceBlow molding process knowledgeExperience with PLC-controlled manufacturing systemsFamiliarity with vision inspection and automated quality systemsLean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experienceExperience improving overall equipment effectivenessPredictive maintenance experienceExperience commissioning or starting up new bottling linesExperience supporting a new or rapidly expanding beverage facilityWe Offers:Opportunity to work in a brand-new, fully automated beverage manufacturing facilityExposure to cutting-edge bottling and production technologyHigh-visibility role with direct influence over production uptime and reliabilityOpportunity to become the technical expert for a critical manufacturing processInvolvement in new equipment installations and planned production line expansionLong-term growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding beverage operationCross-functional collaboration with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and EngineeringOpportunity to improve maintenance and reliability practices in a modern facilityTrueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.