Senior Process Engineer – Beverage & Dairy Systems (Travel)

GEA Group; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays and 136 hours PTO

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Health Savings and Spending

Job summary

GEA Group in Oakdale, MN is seeking a mid-senior Process Engineer to support design, commissioning, and optimization of liquid, fermentation, and filling systems for beverage, food, and dairy applications. The role focuses on equipment configurations, process flows, PFDs/P&IDs, and ensuring compliance with GEA standards and customer objectives.

Candidates typically have 2–10+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or related field, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or similar related degree.
• 2+ to 10+ years of related industry experience.
• Processing experience in the food, dairy, or beverage industry preferred.
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project phases from initial customer meetings through pre-award sales support, cost estimation, proposal generation, engineering, commissioning, and optimization.
• Develop process & functional descriptions of operation and lead FAT tests.
• Plan and implement test procedures and commissioning plans.
• Provide technical support through troubleshooting to resolve equipment/system performance issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, or related field

Job description

GEA Group in Oakdale, MN is seeking a mid-senior Process Engineer to support design, commissioning, and optimization of liquid, fermentation, and filling systems for beverage, food, and dairy applications. The role focuses on equipment configurations, process flows, PFDs/P&IDs, and ensuring compliance with GEA standards and customer objectives.

Candidates typically have 2–10+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or related field, and strong