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GEA Group · 19 hours ago

Process Engineer-Liquid Processing

GEA Group, located in Hudson, WI, 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, focusing on liquid/fluid processing in the beverage, food, and dairy industries.

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Hiring Manager
Courtney Kenyon
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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

Qualification

Liquid ProcessingProcess Flow DiagramsChemical EngineeringFood TechnologyMechanical EngineeringAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or similar related degree
At least 2-10+ years of related industry experience
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

Preferred

Processing experience in the food, dairy, or beverage industry
Liquid Processing experience

Benefits

Discretionary bonus (based on eligibility)
Equity awards

Company

GEA Group

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GEA is the suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2014-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Zsolt Szeker
SVP Indirect Procurement and Excellence Functions
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Anselm Schoenmakers
Senior Director Extended Life Services
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