Field Service Engineer - Filling and Blow Molding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid holidays

PTO 136 hours

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

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

This hands-on, customer-facing role requires a strong mechanical background, leadership of small field teams, and direct customer interaction to ensure equipment performance and service quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on with blow molders or related equipment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience installing and servicing filling and blow molding equipment.
• Able to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, pneumatics, and equipment manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, inspect, repair, test, and optimize blow molding, beverage, and liquid filling equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, process, electrical, and equipment issues.
• Perform equipment modifications, upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and machine restarts.
• Support new equipment installations from installation through start-up.
• Conduct scheduled service activities including audits and preventive maintenance.
• Provide remote troubleshooting and Help Desk support when needed.
• Create field service reports, inspection reports, and SOPs.
• Train customers on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Identify upgrades and optimization opportunities for equipment.

Skills

10+ years exp

Blow molding

Liquid filling

Troubleshooting

Field service

Drawings

P&IDs

Pneumatics

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Filling Equipment Certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Field Service Engineer – Filling and Blow Molding

Build it. Fix it. Optimize it.

We’re looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer specializing in filling and Blow Molding to support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Aseptic blow molders and Aseptic filling equipment.

This is a highly hands-on, customer-facing position for someone with a strong mechanical background who enjoys solving complex equipment problems, leading field activities, and working directly with customers. You’ll spend much of your time supporting customers throughout North America, with occasional international travel.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Your Profile / Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of hands-on experience working with blow molders, liquid filling equipment, beverage equipment, or similar industrial machinery.
• Mechanical Engineering degree, Filling Equipment Certificate, or equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience installing and servicing filling and blow molding equipment.
• Skilled to use hand and power tools safely in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Mechanical and assembly drawings
  • P&IDs
  • Pneumatic schematics
  • Equipment manuals
• Ability to lead small teams while also working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working directly with customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related applications.
• Valid driver’s license.

Travel

This is a field-based position requiring up to 80% travel.

Most travel will be throughout the United States and Canada, with occasional international travel for customer service assignments and technical training.

Why This Role?

If you’re the person customers call when a machine isn’t running the way it should, this role will put that experience to work.

You’ll have the opportunity to solve challenging technical problems, lead installations, work with advanced blow molding and filling equipment, train customers, and help optimize production performance.

If you have deep hands-on experience with blow molders and enjoy working in the field, we’d like to hear from you.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,000 - $130,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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