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Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA Group, located in Oakdale, MN, is searching for a mid-senior level Process Engineer to join our team! The Process Engineer will support sales, engineering, commissioning and optimization of GEA process systems in the Liquid, Fermentation, and Filling engineering team. This position is focused on liquid/fluid processing in the beverage, food, and dairy industries. The role includes designing and improving equipment configurations, process flows, and systems. The engineer will ensure that the processes developed meet or exceed GEA standards and customers’ overall objectives. Process engineer is also responsible for the company's and clients' standards for quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

• Participate in project phases from initial customer meetings through pre-award sales support, support cost estimation, proposal generation, engineering, commissioning, and optimization.
• Responsible for specific technical areas of the project, ensuring adherence to design standards and optimization of designs to meet customer specifications within time, budget, and contract constraints.
• Work collaboratively with project team to accomplish project milestones and goals.
• Support identification and justification of scope changes, as it relates/impacts the process design over the full project life cycle.
• Provide technical solutions that meet customer expectations and requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, discussions, correspondence, and technical documents.
• Develop Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and heat and mass balances.
• Develop process equipment specification.
• Specify and/or design utility consumptions.
• Contribute to general arrangement of plot plant and elevation view drawings.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Develop process & functional descriptions of operation.
• Lead and facilitate software FAT. Confirm operation according to process description/ functional description (FDS).
• Plan and implement test procedures and commissioning plans.
• Provide technical support through troubleshooting to resolve customer concerns regarding equipment/system performance.
• Complete plant audits.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry standards such as sanitary requirements.
• Support safety evaluations such as HAZOP meetings.
• Collaborate with team members, technology centers, and GEA European Centers of Competence for technology improvements and successful project execution.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to minimize deficiencies, errors, and omissions in project technical document and specifications.
• Develop relationships with key technical stakeholders for process design & operation considerations.
• Provide pre-sale and post-sale support including site evaluations, pilot trials, presentations, and training.
• Technically evaluate third-party supplier proposals and equipment selections.
• Work with customers in support of sales managers and build/maintain relationships.
• Support commissioning activities on site.
• Train customer personnel on GEA process systems during commissioning.
• Provide ongoing troubleshooting support, train customer personnel, and report any process improvement initiatives.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or similar related degree preferred
• At least 2-10+ years of related industry experience.
• Processing experience in the food, dairy, or beverage industry preferred.
• Liquid Processing experience preferred.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be willing to travel approximately up to 50%, including international travel.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year.  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.

• 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

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

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.

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