Process Engineer

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

• BS in Chemical Engineering or related field

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of industry experience (preferably in the renewable or environmental industries)

• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge

• Rockwell Programming Experience a Plus.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

• Evaluate and improve on processes for assigned GEA Markets, with the emphasis of GEA mechanical separation technology.

• Startup and commission GEA centrifuge equipment

• Support Sales Initiatives in developing innovative solutions for customers.

• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.

• Prepare and process samples for spin down studies and facilitate Design of Experiments for further testing and product development.

• Collect, record, and transcribe data in detailed reports.

• Maintain testing equipment as required and needed for job responsibilities.

• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process (both upstream and downstream of GEA equipment)

• Ability to train customers on proper and safe use of GEA equipment.

• Ability to train other GEA team members on both equipment and processes.

• Work with Project Engineering to develop cost-effective and efficient solutions for future projects.

• Works effectively in an interdisciplinary work environment.

• Ability to read/interpret P&IDs, General Arrangement (Mechanical Drawings), Electrical Schematics, and other engineering documentation.

• Ability to work in multiple GEA markets, with the emphasis on the Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries.

• Familiarity with process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principles, and industrial networking.

• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in machine/system control systems.

• Learn/utilize Rockwell Programming software to make minor edits to programs, collaborate with Automation Engineers, and support startups.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong communication skills.

• Position reports to the Process Engineering Manager.