Installation and Commissioning Engineer
Belgium, Polska
Description
Join our newly formed Technical Service Support team for Solids Belgium, Wommgelgem and actively contribute to deliver high-quality and timely support to our global base of pharma and industrial customers.
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
Bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
Relevant experience in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, or technical support of complex industrial equipment or production lines.
Experience in pharmaceutical equipment, continuous manufacturing, process technology, automation, or regulated production environments is a strong advantage.
Good understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, instrumentation, automation, control systems, and industrial processes.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical diagrams, process documentation, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a practical and hands-on approach.
Able to take ownership of complex site activities and coordinate multiple technical disciplines and stakeholders.
Organized and capable of managing priorities, open actions, risks, and deadlines in a demanding project environment.
Customer-oriented, service-minded, and confident in communicating with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
A competitive salary package including, meal vouchers, group insurance, health insurance, etc.
20 vacation days + 12 ADV days (40 hours working week)
An international work environment and opportunity to work with top pharma customers.
GEA will invest in your personal development and support internal as well as external training programs for your further development. Possibility to grow and develop into other roles at GEA.
Ability to work in an environment where innovation and change is part of the everyday culture.
Your responsibilities and tasks
Own and lead the commissioning and installation of continuous manufacturing equipment and production lines at customer sites worldwide.
Become involved in the project during the critical alignment/assembly- and Factory Acceptance Test phases at GEA’s production facility in Wommelgem.
Coordinate and oversee the identification, documentation, follow-up, and resolution of outstanding technical items and snag-list activities.
Support and supervise the preparation of equipment for shipment, including dismantling, preservation, packing, and handover to logistics.
Ensure that equipment is dismantled and packed in accordance with technical, quality, safety, and transportation requirements.
Coordinate with Project Management, Engineering, Production, Quality, Logistics, Field Service, and other internal stakeholders to ensure installation readiness.
Travel to the customer’s site and lead the mechanical and electrical installation of the equipment.
Coordinate and supervise GEA employees, subcontractors, local technicians, and customer personnel involved in installation and commissioning activities.
Verify that equipment has been installed correctly and in accordance with approved layouts, technical drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
Lead commissioning activities, including equipment checks, calibration, functional testing, troubleshooting, and production-line start-up.
Support the execution of Site Acceptance Tests and other contractual testing and qualification activities.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues arising during installation and commissioning, in collaboration with the relevant engineering and specialist teams.
Maintain clear and regular communication with the customer, Project Manager, Service Manager, and other project stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, technical risks, open actions, resource requirements, and schedule adherence during the installation and commissioning phase.
Prepare and process installation reports, commissioning reports, checklists, calibration records, snag lists, and accurate time and expense reporting.
Ensure compliance with GEA and customer health, safety, quality, and site procedures.
Advise customers on the correct, safe, and efficient use of the equipment.
Provide structured feedback and lessons learned to improve equipment design, production, installation methods, commissioning processes, and future project execution.
Support the formal handover of the equipment or production line to the customer and the GEA service organization.