Application Engineer

Description

This role will require 50-60% travel on average – mainly to Customer and Partner Sites nationally

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

• 3-5 years experience in application engineering and technical sales support activities

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• Understanding of Fluid Dynamics and related industry practices

• A knowledge of sanitary liquid processing equipment and processes

• Specific technical knowledge of GEA Flow Components hygienic and aseptic products

• Familiarity with solenoid control technology and communication protocols

• Knowledge of Hy5 and Configit product sizing and selection software

• Understanding of inventory management practices, including safety stock and lead time planning

• Knowledge with pricing strategy, sales channels and discounting practice

• Understanding of cost accounting principles and invoicing practices

• Familiarity of importing logistics, including currency exchange rates, shipment tracking, customs

• Computer skills: experience with SAP-PEM, Microsoft Office and inventory management processes is necessary

• Experience working with OEM factories, fabrication contractors, and automation suppliers is desirable.

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

• Advise our existing and future end-Customers, Integrators, Distributors, V&P RSM’s and TSE’s on the proper and optimal application of primarily our Hygienic and Aseptic valves and technologies, but also our pump technologies, into Food, Dairy and Beverage applications.

• Prepare or aid in the preparation of PID’s for the above processes prior to Quoting

• Prepare Cost sheets and Quotes for end-Customers, Integrators and Distributors above

• Liaise with our BU-V&P colleagues in our V&P Germany and Aseptomag Switzerland factories on all relevant technical and other related matters

• Prepare and execute Sales Presentations to End-Customers, Integrators and Distributors

• Help in providing Hygienic and Aseptic technology training for the above end-Customers, Integrators, Distributors, V&P RSM’s and TSE’s

• Understand and properly apply primarily our Hygienic and Aseptic Technologies, as well as our Pump technologies

• Execute the work assigned by the Director of Applications Engineering

• Prepare customized process solutions for above stakeholders

• Prepare Cost Sheets and quote for above process solutions

• Evaluate customer designs and optimize as appropriate

• Review equipment system designs, including review of P&ID drawings.

• Assist Spare Parts group on occasion in the proper specification of our Hygienic and Aseptic valve and technology equipment

• Ability to work in selected industries and applications mentioned above

• Understand the maintenance and operations of V&P Hygienic and Aseptic components

• Assist above stakeholders to develop innovative solutions, in particular in Hygienic and Aseptic processes

• Attend equipment commissioning at customer sites and validate proper function, as appropriate

• Train customers on proper use of V&P equipment.

• Write reports upon completion of engineering visits, including recording process and performance data.

• Assist project team during delivery phase and commissioning of equipment.

• Provide expertise in troubleshooting and resolution of process, sterilization and cleanability issues.