Process Engineer

Job overview

Process Engineer in River Falls, WI. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary range of $85,000-$120,000 per year. The Process Engineer will support sales, engineering, commissioning and optimization of GEA process systems in the Liquid, Fermentation, and Filling engineering team. This position is focused on liquid/fluid processing in the beverage, food, and dairy industries.

What you'll do

• 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
• Work collaboratively with project team
• Support identification and justification of scope changes
• Provide technical solutions
• Maintain accurate records
• Develop Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&amp
• 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 &amp
• functional descriptions of operation
• Lead and facilitate software FAT
• Plan and implement test procedures and commissioning plans
• Provide technical support through troubleshooting
• Complete plant audits
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, safety standards, environmental regulations, and industry standards
• Support safety evaluations such as HAZOP meetings
• Collaborate with team members, technology centers, and GEA European Centers of Competence
• Coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop relationships with key technical stakeholders
• Provide pre-sale and post-sale support
• Technically evaluate third-party supplier proposals and equipment selections
• Work with customers in support of sales managers
• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or similar related degree

Experience

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or similar related degree preferred; At least 2-10+ years of related industry experience; Processing experience in the food, dairy, or beverage industry preferred; Liquid Processing experience preferred; 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; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Must be willing to travel approximately up to 50%, including international travel.

Skills & competencies

process engineer

river falls wi

gea

engineering

full-time

onsite

liquid processing

beverage industry

food industry

dairy industry

Work arrangement

• Visa sponsorship: No

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO
• 7% 401(k) employer match
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness incentive program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts.

About the employer

GEA is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Product Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.