Process Engineer

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

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

GEA is seeking Process Engineer . As a Process Engineer, you would be responsible for supporting customers by optimizing GEA centrifugal equipment after delivery, supporting sales development, spearheading R&D efforts for new product development, and much more.

• Evaluate and improve on processes for assigned GEA Environmental Markets, with the emphasis of GEA mechanical separation technology.
• On site audit of existing GEA decanter installations in the municipal and industrial waste market and communicate to sales.
• Support Sales Initiatives in developing innovative solutions for customers.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Prepare and process samples for spin down studies and facilitate Design of Experiments for further testing and product development.
• Collect, record, and transcribe data in detailed reports.
• Maintain testing equipment as required and needed for job responsibilities.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process (both upstream and downstream of GEA equipment)
• Ability to train customers on proper and safe use of GEA equipment.
• Ability to train other GEA team members on both equipment and processes.
• Work with Project Engineering to develop cost-effective and efficient solutions for future projects.
• Works effectively in an interdisciplinary work environment.
• Ability to read/interpret P&IDs, General Arrangement (Mechanical Drawings), Electrical Schematics, and other engineering documentation.
• Ability to work in multiple GEA markets, with the emphasis on the Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries.
• Familiarity with process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principles, and industrial networking.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in machine/system control systems.
• Learn/utilize Rockwell Programming software to make minor edits to programs, collaborate with Automation Engineers, and support startups.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Position reports to the Process Engineering Manager.

• BS in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 0 to 3 years of industry experience (preferably in the renewable or environmental industries)
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge
• Rockwell Programming Experience a Plus.

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

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be communicated during the interview. 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.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view,…