GEA

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• 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

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

We are seeking an Engineering Working Student passionate about global collaboration in milk harvesting technologies. Join our team supporting the dairy farming community with advanced milking robots, automation, and smart solutions. In this role, you’ll work with a diverse global team to develop sustainable, profitable solutions that improve machine reliability, manufacturing efficiency, and engineering outcomes. You’ll also build skills in strategic thinking, business acumen, and professional communication—gaining valuable hands-on industry experience alongside your academic studies. Key tasks include:

• Dairy farming knowledge highly desirable
• Using CAD (SolidWorks/NX) in a PLM environment (Teamcenter)
• Printing parts on a 3D printer
• Failure analysis testing
• Analyzing first article parts and creating summary reports
• Support construction, operation, and presentation of lab tests
• Inspection of parts after field testing or warranty claims
• Arrange shipments of parts to different GEA facilities or test farms
• Submit purchasing requisitions or internal orders of parts and components
• Duration 6-18 months
• Part time school year (10-15 hours/week) / Full time Summer. Depending on the tasks, a portion of the time may be work from home – negotiable.

Your Profile / Qualifications

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $21 - $22 per hour. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in an Engineering related field
• Willingness to travel 5% - 10%
• Experience with dairy cattle
• Experience in machine maintenance, repair, or assembly.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong desire to learn
• Good work ethic
• Strong team player
• Well-developed communication skills both written and oral

GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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