Digital Process Optimization Engineer

GEA Group; Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced digital technologies in food/

International exposure

Structured onboarding and training

Collaborative and innovative working环境

Job summary

GEA Group develops process equipment and technologies for the global food industry. As part of the Digital Products team, you will implement and optimize advanced digital solutions for food and dairy production, collaborating with customers and process experts.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply, and comprehensive onboarding and training will be provided. The role includes approximately 30 travel days per year within Europe, with opportunities to engage with customers around the world and

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Interest in automation and process optimization.
• Knowledge of process control, PID tuning (advantage).
• Data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools (advantage).
• Strong communication in Danish and English.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Implement and commission digital optimization solutions at customer sites.
• Analyze production processes and configure control strategies to improve performance.
• Monitor software performance and production results to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze operational data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Provide proactive guidance and technical support to customers.
• Train customer personnel in the use of GEA’s digital solutions.
• Collaborate with GEA process and automation experts for successful deployment and long-term value.
• Prepare performance reports and recommendations.

Skills

Process control

Data analysis

Industrial production systems

Education

Degree in Chemical Eng./Electrical Eng./Process Eng.

Job description

At GEA, we develop process equipment and technologies for the global food industry. Through our digital solutions, we help customers improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability in their production processes. As part of the Digital Products team, you will work closely with customers and process experts to implement and optimize advanced digital solutions for food and dairy production.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive onboarding and training will be provided.

Responsibilities / Tasks

You will work at the intersection of process engineering, automation, data analysis, and customer collaboration. Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement and commission digital optimization solutions at customer sites.
• Analyze production processes and configure control strategies to improve performance.
• Monitor software performance and production results to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze operational data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Provide proactive guidance and technical support to customers.
• Train customer personnel in the use of GEA’s digital solutions.
• Collaborate with GEA process and automation experts to ensure successful deployment and long-term customer value.
• Prepare performance reports and recommendations.

Your Profile / Qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Interest in industrial processes, automation, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of one or more of the following is an advantage:
  • Process control and PID tuning
  • Data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
  • Industrial production systems
• Strong communication skills in Danish and English.
• Structured and capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license.

As a person, you are curious, analytical and good at building and maintaining new relations with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with advanced digital technologies in the global food industry.
• International exposure through collaboration with customers around the world.
• Structured onboarding and training from experienced colleagues.
• A collaborative and innovative working environment.

Travel

The role includes approximately 30 travel days per year, primarily within Europe, with occasional travel to other regions.