Food & Beverage Project Engineer – Lead Installations

GEA Germany GmbH; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Engineer to drive complex Food and Beverages projects from kickoff to commissioning.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with suppliers, and serve as the primary technical contact for customers, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2–5 years' experience, and strong communication; SAP/MS Office skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years applicable experience.
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal/written skills and customer focus.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office is a plus.
• Experience with food and beverage industry projects is a strong bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, production, and service teams.
• Serve as the customer’s trusted technical contact from order to delivery and beyond.
• Oversee sub-contractors and field activities for successful installations.
• Analyze specifications and review product designs to meet project goals.
• Create and manage project timelines using SAP and MS Office tools.
• Provide technical support to sales and service teams – be the go-to expert!
• Ensure every project hits its mark in quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer focus

Project management

Microsoft Office

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

GEA Germany GmbH in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Engineer to drive complex Food and Beverages projects from kickoff to commissioning.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate with suppliers, and serve as the primary technical contact for customers, ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2–5 years' experience, and strong communication; SAP/MS Office skills preferred.