Process Engineer

Job overview

The Process Engineer is an onsite role based in Cottage Grove, MN, with a salary range of $85,000–$120,000 per year. This position supports the Liquid, Fermentation, and Filling engineering team at GEA, a global leader in engineering solutions for the food, beverage, and dairy industries. The role exists to design and optimize process systems, ensuring they meet GEA standards and customer objectives. The engineer will manage project phases from sales support to commissioning, providing technical solutions and troubleshooting to ensure quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

What you'll do

• Design process flows and equipment configurations, develop P&IDs and BFDs, facilitate software FAT, support commissioning, troubleshoot system performance, and ensure compliance with safety and sanitary standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

cottage grove mn

gea

process engineer

engineering

food and beverage

dairy

salary $85k-$120k

travel required

day shift

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision from day one
• 7% 401(k) match
• 12 paid holidays
• 136 hours PTO
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Global company with 140+ years of history; 7% 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; wellness incentives; travel opportunities.

About the employer

GEA is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.