Process Engineer

GEA • Janesville, WI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

GEA is seeking a Process Engineer to join its team at a new facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. The role supports customers by optimizing GEA centrifugal equipment after delivery, assisting sales development, and contributing to research and development for new products. The position focuses on GEA mechanical separation technology and may serve multiple markets, with emphasis on pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

The Process Engineer evaluates and improves processes, starts up and commissions centrifuge equipment, supports customer solutions, and develops systems to optimize production processes upstream and downstream of GEA equipment. The role also involves testing and product development, data collection and reporting, equipment maintenance, customer and team training, and collaboration with Project Engineering and Automation Engineers. The position reports to the Process Engineering Manager and requires travel in North America up to 80% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience at the hiring manager's discretion.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and other engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principles, and industrial networking.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in machine and system control systems.
• Ability to travel in North America up to 80% of the time.
• Valid passport required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa or work sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in renewable or environmental industries.
• Rockwell programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve processes for assigned GEA markets, emphasizing GEA mechanical separation technology.
• Start up and commission GEA centrifuge equipment.
• Support sales initiatives by developing innovative customer solutions.
• 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 testing and product development.
• Collect, record, and transcribe data in detailed reports.
• Maintain testing equipment as required for job responsibilities.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process, both upstream and downstream of GEA equipment.
• Train customers in the proper and safe use of GEA equipment.
• Train other GEA team members on equipment and processes.
• Work with Project Engineering to develop cost-effective and efficient solutions for future projects.
• Work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, general arrangement mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and other engineering documentation.
• Work across multiple GEA markets, emphasizing pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
• Learn and use Rockwell programming software to make minor program edits, collaborate with Automation Engineers, and support startups.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day.
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday.
• 136 hours of paid time off.
• 7% 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level