Process Engineer

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Development of process flow diagram (PFD) and heat and mass balance;
  Coordinate with European Centers of Competence within GEA when needed;
• Recommend and support laboratory and/or pilot tests;
  Specification of process equipment including size and materials of construction;
• Engage and evaluate third‑party suppliers’ proposals and equipment selections (pumps, fans, motors, etc.);
• General guidance for mechanical designers on general arrangement drawings;
• Support proposal development, generally review and comment but occasionally as an author;
• Ensure technical compliance with customer specifications;
• Responsible for GEA process system performance warranties;
• Complete plant audits to support new opportunities;
• Visit and meet with customers, usually in support of GEA regional sales managers;
• Build and maintain relationships with GEA customers, promote GEA within your network;
• Confirmation and revision of sales activities above, as needed;
• Create the piping and instrumentation diagram (P&) and maintain throughout the project lifecycle;
• Create, review, and/or approve various lists (equipment, connection point, utilities, valves, instruments);
• Write parts of the control system functional description and the O&M manual;
• Approver of general arrangement plot plan and elevation view drawings;
• Subject matter expert for all things related to the process, e.g. support project manager in procurement;
• Contribute during internal GEA meetings as well as external customer meetings;
• Support safety related evaluations such as Hazop meetings;
• Startup/Commissioning of GEA plants – generally each process engineer starts up their own plants;
• Training customer process and operations personnel on GEA process systems; and ongoing customer troubleshooting support.

20%-30% Domestic travel requirement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent) and 36 months of experience in the job offered or related field, and the following experience: industry process engineering experience; fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; and MS Office products.
• Alternative Requirements:
  Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (foreign equivalent) and 12 months of experience in the job offered or related field, and the following experience: industry process engineering; fluid dynamics and thermodynamics; reading and interpreting technical specifications and drawings; and MS Office products.
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. With a global employee base of more than 18,000 in over 60 countries, GEA provides engineering solutions to food, beverage, pharmaceutical, dairy, and many other sectors. GEA is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more.

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.