Senior Field Service Engineer – Automation & Upgrades

GEA Germany GmbH

Oakdale (MN)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays and 136 hours PTO

7% 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings/ Spending Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a Senior Field Service Engineer to deliver advanced technical support for liquid filling and beverage equipment across the lifecycle. You will install, commission, troubleshoot, and optimize systems in varied environments, coordinating with customers and teams.

You will lead on-site activities, train customers, and produce detailed documentation while maintaining safety standards and high-quality service.

Qualifications

10+ years of hands-on experience installing, servicing, repairing, and troubleshooting liquid filling or similar production equipment.
Strong knowledge of automation hardware, software, industrial networks, and electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
Experience using diagnostic tools and troubleshooting software.
Proven ability to lead equipment installations, commissioning, and field service activities.
Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

Commission, validate, service, and optimize liquid filling and beverage equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, automation, software, and process issues on fillers and lines.
Lead startup, commissioning, machine restarts, and software upgrades.
Perform software and hardware modifications, retrofits, and upgrades.
Diagnose equipment issues and recommend improvements or modernization opportunities.
Coordinate on-site work with subcontractors, project managers, and customer teams.
Provide technical training to customers and internal stakeholders.
Develop SOPs, service documentation, and technical reports.
Contribute field expertise to equipment layouts and new projects.