Field Service Engineer - Filling and Blow Molding

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.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• 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

Field Service Engineer – Filling and Blow Molding Build it. Fix it. Optimize it. We’re looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer specializing in filling and Blow Molding to support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Aseptic blow molders and Aseptic filling equipment. This is a highly hands‑on, customer‑facing position for someone with a strong mechanical background who enjoys solving complex equipment problems, leading field activities, and working directly with customers.

You'll spend much of your time supporting customers throughout North America, with occasional international travel.

• Install, commission, inspect, repair, test, and optimize blow molding, beverage, and liquid filling equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, process, electrical, and equipment issues.
• Perform equipment modifications, upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and machine restarts.
• Support new equipment installations from mechanical installation through commissioning and start‑up.
• Perform scheduled service activities, including audits, preventive maintenance, line start‑ups, and service interventions.
• Troubleshoot equipment remotely and provide Help Desk support when needed.
• Create detailed field service reports, inspection reports, and SOPs.
• Train customers on proper equipment operation, preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and optimization opportunities based on customer needs.
• Coordinate on‑site subcontractors and external technicians as needed.
• Work closely with project and site teams to ensure service activities meet established safety requirements.
• Support internal teams with parts identification, technical questions, quoting, and upgrade opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve service tools, procedures, and processes.

• 10+ years of hands‑on experience working with blow molders, liquid filling equipment, beverage equipment, or similar industrial machinery.
• Mechanical Engineering degree, Filling Equipment Certificate, or equivalent combination of technical training and hands‑on experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience installing and servicing filling and blow molding equipment.
• Skilled to use hand and power tools safely in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  Mechanical and assembly drawings, P&IDs, Pneumatic schematics, Equipment…