Process Engineer

GEA Group • Woodcliff Lake, NJ

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About The Position

GEA is seeking a Process Engineer to support customers by optimizing GEA centrifugal equipment after delivery, support sales development, and contribute to research and development for new products. The role focuses on evaluating and improving processes in assigned GEA Environmental Markets, with an emphasis on mechanical separation technology, and may also involve work in pharmaceutical and chemical markets. The position reports to the Process Engineering Manager and requires travel in North America of up to 80% of the time. A valid passport is required. The role 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and 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 for machine and system control systems.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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 sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in renewable or environmental industries is preferred.
• Rockwell programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve processes for assigned GEA Environmental Markets, emphasizing GEA mechanical separation technology.
• Conduct on-site audits of existing GEA decanter installations in municipal and industrial waste markets and communicate findings to Sales.
• 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 to optimize all phases of production, 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, with an emphasis on 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: Entry Level