Senior Process Automation Engineer

Job overview

Senior Process Automation Engineer, hybrid/remote, Baldwin, WI. Salary range $110,000 - $130,000 per year. GEA is a global leader in engineering solutions for various industries. This role is responsible for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of industrial process automation systems, serving as a technical lead on assigned projects.

What you'll do

• Support Sales in driving automation upgrades and digital service product growth
• Participate in the sales phase of projects
• Develop detailed Process Functional Descriptions (FDs)
• Design automation software
• Coordinate with product departments
• Ensure compliance with GEA Process Automation standards
• Conduct software testing
• Collaborate with electrical designers
• Create requisitions for automation and electrical equipment
• Assist with electrical testing
• Coordinate and inspect work performed by electricians
• Commission instrumentation, electrical, and control systems at customer sites
• Perform I/O checkout
• Support close-out of automation punch-list items
• Assist with operator and maintenance training
• Provide technical troubleshooting and on-site support
• Act as Automation Lead on assigned projects
• Manage automation and electrical engineers
• Monitor team tasks
• Generate project schedules
• Provide detailed project information to Project Managers
• Support scope change identification
• Continuously evaluate projects to identify cost-reduction opportunities
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Manage project document control
• Utilize tools, templates, and documentation defined by GEA standards
• Assist in preparation of O&M manuals and spare parts lists
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, applicable regulations, and GEA Environmental Health & Safety and OSHA requirements
• Prepare RFQs and support Procurement
• Work closely with process engineers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Support the service organization
• Deliver technical or project progress presentations.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

Typically, 5+ years of experience in a similar automation engineering role.

Skills & competencies

senior process automation engineer

gea

baldwin wi

hybrid

remote

full-time

engineering

automation

process control

rockwell automation

commissioning

software development

electrical design

project management

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
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts.

About the employer

GEA is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.