GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 50 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.

The Process Engineer will be responsible for supporting testing, application development, troubling shooting, as well as, helping the service and parts business development in a portion of the USA. In addition to supporting the Chem/Pharm sales team, the process engineer will maintain and grow relationships within the market. 

Responsibilities / Tasks

The Process Engineer is responsible for evaluating existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the product process.

Will be traveling 75% of the time in North America, need a valid passport, prefer ability to travel to Canada.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Work with the sales teams and customers to develop testing strategy and generate a design of experiment to define test goals.
  • Work with sales and test lab to determine best machine to use for testing
  • Ability to read/interpret P.I.D’s
  • Complete understanding of control systems for GEA equipment
  • Ability to upload and download to PLC’s and make code corrections as needed
  • Ability to work in multiple GEA markets
  • Running field tests, collect data, generate reports, communicate with engineering regarding any issues with test units.
  • Work with Germany to develop new applications and ensure fit for purpose of test equipment.
  • Provides process support for new and existing installations.
  • Supports after sales service for GEA team members regarding customer support functions.
  • On a monthly basis, provides testing status reports, which encompass past and future tests, overview of testing goals, and resource utilization.
  • Technical knowledge of GEA equipment and the customer process.
  • Position requires frequent travel with 2-3 hotel stays per week

    Your Profile / Qualifications

    • BS in an applicable Engineering field preferred, other disciplines or equivalent work experience will be considered
    • Minimum 2 to 5 years process experience

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
    • Excellent customer service skills.
    • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
    • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

    GEA offers competitive pay and great benefits.

    • 12 Paid Holidays
    • PTO - Paid Time Off
    • Medical Plans
    • Dental Insurance
    •  Vision Insurance
    • Health Savings and Spending Accounts
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • 401k with excellent employer match
    • Wellness Incentive Program
    • Employee Assistance Program

    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.

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