Process Engineer - Beverage & Liquid Systems (Travel 50%)

GEA Group; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

12 paid holidays

PTO 136 hours

401(k) with 7% match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings / Spending Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group in Oakdale, MN, seeks a mid-senior Process Engineer to design, optimize, and support liquid/fermentation and filling systems for food, dairy, and beverage applications. You will work with sales, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and willingness to travel up to 50% (including international).

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Food Technology
• 2–10+ years of related industry experience
• Processing experience in the food, dairy, or beverage sector preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Participate in project phases from initial meetings through pre-award sales support and commissioning.
• Develop and optimize process flows, block flow diagrams, and PFDs to meet customer specs.
• Lead design reviews, safety and environmental compliance, and FAT/commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project execution.
• Provide site support, troubleshooting, and customer training during and after installation.

Skills

Process engineering

Analytical thinking

Team player

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology

Job description

GEA Group in Oakdale, MN, seeks a mid-senior Process Engineer to design, optimize, and support liquid/fermentation and filling systems for food, dairy, and beverage applications. You will work with sales, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure safe, efficient operations and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and willingness to travel up to 50% (including international).