Responsibilities / Tasks
GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components.
For our Liquid & Powder Technologies Division, we are currently looking for a
Project Engineer.
Liquid & Powder Technologies provide processing equipment and integrated solutions for the dairy, food, new food, beverage, chemical and home & personal care industries. The portfolio includes brewing systems, liquid processing, aseptic and non-aseptic filling & packaging, concentration, fermentation, crystallization, purification, drying, powder handling & packaging as well as systems for carbon capture and emission control. GEA designs, builds, configures and installs versatile and sustainable equipment and technologies, processing lines and complete plants.
Main Duties
- Project Engineering & Design: Define, calculate, and design mechanical and process systems.
- Technical Documentation: Prepare equipment specifications, procurement documents, project reports, and technical manuals.
- Equipment & Process Calculations: Perform calculations for pumps, valves, heat exchangers, pipeline sizing, utilities, and instrumentation selection.
- 3D Design & Layout Supervision: Oversee design models, preassemblies, and installation layouts.
- Procurement & Tendering: Generate equipment purchase tenders and installation material lists.
- On-Site Supervision & Commissioning: Oversee assembly, ensure quality control, and support commissioning teams.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, risk assessments, and company standards.
- Client & Team Coordination: Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors for project execution.
- Sales & Reporting: Prepare reports, track project KPIs, and assist in sales target planning.
- Travel & On-Site Work: Extensive travel required, with long periods at project sites.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Food Technology.
- Process knowledge in the chemical, dairy, food, or beverage industries is highly desirable.
- Fluent in Spanish and English; French, Portuguese, or German is a plus.
- Strong management capabilities to lead both internal and external teams in a project environment.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently on projects.
- Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Project finance knowledge (budgeting, cost control, forecasting).
- OHSE culture and Safety Ambassador.
We Offer
- A flexible remuneration package
- Work-life balance hybrid working model as a combination of home-office and working in the office
- 23 vacation days per year
- Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
- Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level
- Be part of a "Top Employer 2025" company
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