Process Engineer
About The Position
GEA is seeking a Process Engineer based at its new facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. The role supports customers by optimizing GEA centrifugal equipment after delivery, contributing to sales development, and leading research and development efforts for new products. The position focuses on GEA mechanical separation technology and may support multiple markets, with emphasis on pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The Process Engineer evaluates and improves processes, commissions and starts up centrifuge equipment, develops customer solutions, and works with Project Engineering on cost-effective project designs. The role includes process testing and product development, data collection and reporting, equipment maintenance, process optimization, and training customers and GEA colleagues. The engineer collaborates across disciplines and supports control-system and automation activities, including minor program edits using Rockwell software and collaboration with Automation Engineers. The role is based in the United States and requires travel throughout North America for up to 80% of the time. A valid passport is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience at the hiring manager's discretion.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of industry experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Familiarity with process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principles, and industrial networking.
- Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures for machine and system control systems.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 80% of the time in North America.
- Valid passport.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future 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 further testing and product development.
- Collect, record, and transcribe data in detailed reports.
- Maintain testing equipment as needed 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.
- Support multiple GEA markets, particularly the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
- Learn and use Rockwell programming software to make minor program edits, collaborate with Automation Engineers, and support equipment 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% employer 401(k) match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness incentive program.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
