Field Service Engineer - Blow Molding & Filling Specialist

Gea Group; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

136 hours PTO + floating holiday

7% 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer specializing in filling and blow molding to support installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Aseptic blow molders and Aseptic filling equipment across North America, with occasional international travel.

This hands-on, customer-facing role requires a strong mechanical background, leadership of field activities, and direct customer interaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience with blow molders, liquid filling equipment, beverage equipment, or similar industrial machinery.
• Mechanical Engineering degree, Filling Equipment Certificate, or equivalent training.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience installing and servicing filling and blow molding equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, pneumatic schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to lead small teams while also working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, inspect, repair, test, and optimize blow molding, beverage, and liquid filling equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, process, electrical, and equipment issues.
• Perform equipment modifications, upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and machine restarts.
• Support new equipment installations from mechanical installation through commissioning and start‑up.
• Perform scheduled service activities, including audits, preventive maintenance, line start‑ups, and service interventions.
• Troubleshoot equipment remotely and provide Help Desk support when needed.
• Create detailed field service reports, inspection reports, and SOPs.
• Train customers on proper equipment operation, preventive maintenance, scheduled maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and optimization opportunities based on customer needs.
• Coordinate on‑site subcontractors and external technicians as needed.
• Work closely with project and site teams to ensure service activities meet established safety requirements.
• Support internal teams with parts identification, technical questions, quoting, and upgrade opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve service tools, procedures, and processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field service

Reading drawings

Equipment installation

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Filling Equipment Certificate

Job description

GEA Group is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer specializing in filling and blow molding to support installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Aseptic blow molders and Aseptic filling equipment across North America, with occasional international travel.

This hands-on, customer-facing role requires a strong mechanical background, leadership of field activities, and direct customer interaction.