Automation Support & Innovation Student

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Must be in the final year of a Bachelor's or Master's degree (Engineering, Connected Industry, Data Science, or similar). Eligible to undertake an internship as part of your academic program.

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

• Strong analytical mindset and willingness to learn.

• Basic understanding of digital or engineering concepts (not required but beneficial).

• Good communication skills, structured working approach.

• Comfortable with MS Office tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

• Interest in product development, innovation or digital technologies.

• Curiosity and proactive attitude.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment.

• Team player with good organizational skills.

• How product development frameworks (e.g., MVP, validation loops, requirement management) work in practice.

• How innovation processes are run in a large organization.

• Exposure to digitalization topics (IIoT, MES, data-driven services, etc.).

• Working with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, R&D, Service, Digital).

• Practical use of project management and collaboration tools.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Support the automation execution teams by performing hands‑on tasks in automation projects involving both legacy and new technologies.

• Support the development and improvement of internal tools and small solutions that optimize processes within the automation and digital execution teams.

• Support the integration of OT cybersecurity practices into automation projects by preparing documentation, organizing reviews, and following up on required security actions.

• Support the implementation of secure development processes, ensuring that cybersecurity, standards and compliance checkpoints are properly captured and executed.

• Support digital innovation initiatives, assisting in practical tasks related to AI, IIoT, MES, Digital Twins, RPA, automations, and other digital solution activities.

• Support research and technology scouting to help identify new trends, tools, and methods that enhance industrial automation and digital capabilities.

• Support requirement gathering and consolidation for digital and automation solutions, helping structure inputs from project teams, engineering, and stakeholders.

• Support documentation and reporting activities including meeting notes, test summaries, process descriptions, and dashboards to ensure project transparency and alignment.