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GEA Group · 1 day ago

Process Development Engineer

Hudson, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $105K/yr

2+ years exp

GEA Group, located in Hudson, WI, is searching for a Process Development Engineer to join our growing team! The Process Development Engineer will support sales, engineering, commissioning and optimization of GEA Process systems in the Membrane Filtration and Liquid Technologies Department.

Food ProcessingIndustrialSupply Chain Management

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Courtney Kenyon

Responsibilities

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

Plan and execute pilot tests and trials to size equipment and validate process KPI’s

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringMembrane FiltrationLiquid ProcessingProcess Flow DiagramsProcess Equipment SpecificationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Required

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, or similar related degree. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of experience in a similar role and responsibilities is acceptable

2-4 years of experience with similar or applicable responsibilities

Proficient computer skills including proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Ability to travel approximately 25% (up to 40%) to support various activities dependent on project need. International travel may be necessary once or twice a year, so the ability to acquire a passport is required