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 8 + 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

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $110,000 - $130,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not guaranteed 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 a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

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

The Process Engineer will play a key role in supporting the sales, engineering, commissioning, and optimization of GEA Process Systems within the Food & Dairy Department. This position is responsible for designing and refining process equipment configurations, flow systems, and plant operations. The engineer will ensure that all developed processes meet or exceed both GEA’s internal standards and the customers’ goals. The role also demands adherence to company and client standards for quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for up to one remote workday per week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in all project phases from initial customer engagement to pre-award sales support, cost estimation, proposal development, engineering, commissioning, and process optimization.
• Manage specific technical aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with design standards and optimization to meet customer specifications within budget, time, and contract parameters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Identify, justify, and manage scope changes throughout the project lifecycle, specifically regarding process design.
• Deliver technical solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.
• Maintain thorough documentation of meetings, correspondence, and technical deliverables.
• Develop BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, and perform heat and mass balances.
• Create specifications for process equipment and utility consumption.
• Contribute to plant layout and elevation drawings.
• Review and approve design changes, specifications, and drawings.
• Write process and functional descriptions of operation.
• Lead software FATs, verifying conformance with functional descriptions (FDS).
• Plan and implement testing and commissioning procedures.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and customer service.
• Conduct plant audits and performance reviews.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory and industry standards, including sanitary design requirements.
• Support safety evaluations such as HAZOP sessions.
• Partner with internal global teams and technology centers for continuous improvement and successful project execution.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to reduce design discrepancies and documentation gaps.
• Build strong relationships with key technical stakeholders.
• Deliver both pre-sale and post-sale support: including site evaluations, pilot trials, technical presentations, and training sessions.
• Evaluate third-party proposals and equipment specifications.
• Support Sales Managers by interacting directly with customers and building trusted relationships.
• Lead or assist with system commissioning and training of customer personnel.
• Continue to provide technical support and process improvement recommendations post-installation.
• Plan and execute pilot trials to validate process performance and size equipment.
• Serve as a mentor to junior Process Engineers (I–III).
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, with short-term travel occasionally increasing to 40%, based on project demands.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work independently.
• Customer-focused with outstanding service and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and commercially aware.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of industry experience.
• Prior experience in food, dairy, or beverage processing preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards, such as cGMP, PMO, USDA, and 3A.
• Experience with liquid processing or membrane filtration is a plus.

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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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