Job Description (JD)
Sidel Machine Engineer – 2-Stage PET Stretch Blow Molding
Position Title
Sidel Machine Engineer (2-Stage PET Bottle Manufacturing)
Department
Production / Engineering
Reporting To
Engineering Manager / Production Manager
Purpose of the Role
To operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Sidel 2-stage PET stretch blow molding machines for efficient production of PET bottles while ensuring quality, safety, and productivity targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
1. Machine Operation & Process Control
- Operate and monitor Sidel 2-stage PET blow molding machines (SBO, Matrix, Universal, EvoBLOW).
- Set and optimize machine parameters including:
- Oven temperature profiles
- Preform heating settings
- Stretch rod timing
- Pre-blow and final blow pressures
- Mold cooling parameters
- Ensure smooth production startup, changeovers, and shutdowns.
- Monitor production efficiency and bottle quality throughout the shift.
2. Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Execute preventive maintenance schedules for all Sidel equipment.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and process-related issues.
- Troubleshoot:
- Bottle deformation
- Base instability
- Neck ovality
- Pearl formation
- Wall thickness variation
- Air leakage issues
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
- Maintain critical spare parts inventory.
3. Quality Assurance
- Ensure bottles meet customer and internal specifications.
- Monitor:
- Bottle weight
- Dimensions
- Top load strength
- Burst pressure
- Visual appearance
- Transparency and haze
- Conduct quality checks during startup and production runs.
- Support root cause analysis for customer complaints and quality issues.
4. Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Reduce:
- Scrap generation
- Bottle rejection rates
- Energy consumption
- Compressed air consumption
- Lead Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and TPM initiatives.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
5. Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures and SOPs.
- Follow Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) practices during maintenance activities.
- Maintain GMP, HACCP, ISO 9001, and food safety requirements.
- Participate in safety audits and risk assessments.
6. Team Coordination
- Train operators and technicians on machine operation and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Utilities, and Production departments.
- Support new bottle development and trials.
Technical Knowledge Requirements
Sidel Machine Knowledge
- Sidel SBO Series
- Sidel Matrix Series
- Sidel Universal Series
- Sidel EvoBLOW
Utilities Knowledge
- High-pressure air compressors
- Chillers
- Cooling towers
- Air dryers
- Mold cooling systems
Automation Knowledge
- PLC troubleshooting
- HMI operation
- Servo systems
- Sensors and instrumentation
Educational Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Production Engineering.
Experience
Engineer
- 4–8 years of experience in PET bottle manufacturing.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Sidel blow molding machines.
