Associate Piping Engineer

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.

AutoCAD Plant3D (Must)

Autodesk Mechanical (Must)

Navisworks Manage (Preferred)

BIM360 Collaboration (Preferred)

Autodesk Inventor (Added Advantage)

Autodesk Vault / Pro (Added advantage)

Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a related field.

Certification in Piping Design, Stress Analysis, or 3D Modeling Tools (e.g., Autodesk Plant 3D) would be added advantage.

5+ years of experience in piping design and layout engineering, preferably in industries like dairy, food or beverage for Associate Engineer.

8+ years of experience in piping design and layout engineering, preferably in industries like dairy, food or beverages for Senior Engineer.

Proven track record in designing hygienic and sanitary piping systems compliant with industry standards such as ASME BPE.

Hands-on experience with 3D modeling and drafting tools, particularly Autodesk Plant 3D.

Develop piping layouts for sanitary and hygienic applications, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, ensuring compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ASME BPE).

Ensure designs minimize dead legs and promote cleanability and sterilizability, supporting CIP (Clean-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilize-in-Place) operations.

Incorporate industry-specific standards, such as ASME-BPE, into piping designs to ensure the system meets sanitary and hygienic regulations.

Ensure all fittings, valves, and components adhere to hygienic standards to maintain product integrity.

Design skids and valve manifolds for hygienic systems, ensuring compact layouts that meet operational, cleaning, and maintenance requirements.

Work with process engineers to integrate piping systems into hygienic equipment such as tanks, pumps, and heat exchangers.

Ensure seamless integration of hygienic piping with instruments like flowmeters, pressure sensors, and temperature transmitters.

Develop piping designs that promote laminar flow, reduce turbulence, and prevent product stagnation, ensuring optimal process efficiency and hygiene.

Analyze and address potential areas of contamination in the system design.

Create and review 3D models tailored to hygienic piping systems using tools like Autodesk Plant 3D, ensuring precision in complex assemblies.

Use clash detection software Navisworks to ensure clean and efficient piping layouts.

Collaborate with process, mechanical, and instrumentation teams to align piping designs with broader system requirements.