Senior Automation Field Engineer – Beverage Filling Equipment

Gea Group

Oakdale (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

GEA is seeking a seasoned specialist to lead installation, service, and repair of liquid filling equipment. You will oversee on-site teams, collaborate with subcontractors, and ensure safety standards during interventions.

Qualified candidates have a strong electrical/mechanical background, extensive experience with filling lines, and the ability to read schematics. Travel up to 80% (including international) is required.

Qualifications

  • Electrical engineering degree or filling equipment certificate.
  • 10+ years of liquid filling equipment installation, service, and repair.
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written).
  • Proficient with hand tools and troubleshooting software.
  • Ability to read schematics and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

  • Restart lines post-maintenance or modification.
  • Prepare detailed technical reports on activities.
  • Coordinate on-site activities with sub-contractors and external technicians.
  • Ensure adherence to safety standards during interventions.
  • Assist in developing new products and upgrades; input on equipment layout.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and automation issues on filling lines.
  • Perform software/hardware modifications and retrofits to filling lines.
  • Recommend upgrades to customers on filling lines.
  • Provide remote support to customers as needed.

Skills

Automation hardware
Automation software
Electrical systems
Schematics reading
Leadership
English proficiency
Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree
Filling Equipment Certificate
Hands-on experience

Job description

GEA is seeking a seasoned specialist to lead installation, service, and repair of liquid filling equipment. You will oversee on-site teams, collaborate with subcontractors, and ensure safety standards during interventions.

Qualified candidates have a strong electrical/mechanical background, extensive experience with filling lines, and the ability to read schematics. Travel up to 80% (including international) is required.

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