Process Maintenance Engineer - Liquid ProcessingTrueline, a fast-growing beverage manufacturer operating a new, highly automated production facility, is seeking a Process Maintenance Engineer - Liquid Processing to join their onsite team in Waco, Texas. This highly visible role will serve as the technical authority for beverage processing systems, helping maximize equipment uptime, product quality, and production efficiency while supporting maintenance and operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.What You'll Do as the Process Maintenance Engineer - Liquid Processing:Serve as the technical expert for the plant's liquid processing and beverage production systemsSupport maintenance technicians in diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical and electrical equipment failuresTroubleshoot pumps, valves, piping, tanks, heat exchangers, filtration systems, and related process equipmentMaintain and improve beverage mixing, batching, ingredient handling, and transfer systemsAnalyze recurring failures and implement lasting corrective actionsImprove equipment reliability, process stability, uptime, and production efficiencySupport preventive and predictive maintenance programsPartner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve plant performanceLead root cause analysis for significant process and equipment issuesAssist with the installation, commissioning, startup, and optimization of new equipmentSupport continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and reliabilityEnsure process equipment and maintenance activities meet GMP, FDA, and food safety requirementsProvide technical coaching and guidance to maintenance technicians and production personnelMaintain clear documentation of equipment issues, corrective actions, and process improvementsProvide after-hours technical support when critical production issues ariseMust-Haves as the Process Maintenance Engineer - Liquid Processing:5+ years of maintenance engineering experience in beverage, food, liquid processing, or a similar manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of liquid processing systems and equipmentExperience supporting high-volume manufacturing operationsMechanical and electrical troubleshooting experienceHands-on knowledge of pumps, valves, piping systems, tanks, and process equipmentExperience working in a GMP or FDA-regulated manufacturing environmentStrong root cause analysis and problem-solving skillsAbility to diagnose complex equipment and process failuresStrong communication and leadership skillsAbility to work onsite in WacoAvailability to support critical production issues outside normal working hours when neededNice-to-Haves as the Process Maintenance Engineer - Liquid Processing:Direct beverage manufacturing experienceExperience with automated mixing, batching, blending, or ingredient handling systemsKnowledge of heat exchangers, filtration, clean-in-place systems, and sanitary process equipmentExperience with automated processing controls and instrumentationLean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experienceExperience implementing predictive maintenance programsExperience commissioning and starting up new processing equipmentExperience supporting a new or rapidly expanding manufacturing facilityFamiliarity with high-speed beverage bottling or packaging operationsWe Offers:Opportunity to work in a brand-new, highly automated manufacturing facilityHigh-visibility role with significant influence over equipment reliability and process performanceOpportunity to become the technical expert for an expanding production operationExposure to new equipment installations and additional planned production linesLong-term career growth with a leading beverage manufacturerCollaborative work across Maintenance, Production, Quality, and EngineeringOpportunity to build and improve maintenance and reliability practices in a growing 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.