Technical Applications Engineer

gea; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group in the United States seeks an application engineering and technical sales support professional to advise end-customers, integrators, and distributors on hygienic and aseptic valves and related technologies for Food, Dairy and Beverage applications.

You will prepare PID's, cost sheets, and quotes; collaborate with V&P teams in Germany and Switzerland; deliver sales presentations; train customers; and help develop innovative hygienic solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in application engineering and technical sales support
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Understanding of Fluid Dynamics and related industry practices
• Knowledge of sanitary liquid processing equipment and processes
• Specific knowledge of GEA Flow Components hygienic and aseptic products
• Familiarity with solenoid control technology and communication protocols
• Knowledge of Hy5 and Configit product sizing and selection software
• Inventory management practices including safety stock and lead time planning
• Pricing strategy, sales channels and discounting practice
• Understanding of cost accounting principles and invoicing practices
• Familiarity with importing logistics, including currency exchange rates, shipment tracking, customs
• Experience with SAP-PEM, Microsoft Office and inventory management processes
• Experience working with OEM factories, fabrication contractors, and automation suppliers

Responsibilities

• Advise our end-Customers, Integrators, Distributors, V&P RSM's and TSE's on proper application of hygienic and aseptic valves and technologies
• Prepare or aid in the preparation of PID's for the above processes prior to quoting
• Prepare cost sheets and quotes for end-customers, integrators and distributors
• Liaise with BU-V&P colleagues in Germany and Aseptomag Switzerland factories on technical matters
• Prepare and execute sales presentations to end-customers, integrators and distributors
• Provide hygienic and aseptic technology training for stakeholders
• Understand and properly apply hygienic and aseptic technologies and pump technologies
• Execute work assigned by the Director of Applications Engineering
• Prepare customized process solutions for stakeholders
• Prepare cost sheets and quotes for process solutions
• Evaluate customer designs and optimize
• Review equipment system designs, including PID drawings
• Assist Spare Parts group in proper specification of hygienic valve and equipment
• Attend equipment commissioning and train customers
• Write reports after engineering visits and log performance data
• Assist project team during delivery and commissioning of equipment
• Provide troubleshooting for process, sterilization and cleanability issues

Skills

Application engineering

Technical sales support

Fluid dynamics

Sanitary processing

OEM collaboration

Cost estimation

Pricing strategy

Invoicing practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP-PEM

Microsoft Office

Configit

Hy5

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we're not just building equipment, we're building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• Start strong - Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh - Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future - A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning - Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well - Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart - Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

At GEA, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Your responsivities will include:

• Advise our existing and future end-Customers, Integrators, Distributors, V&P RSM's and TSE's on the proper and optimal application of primarily our Hygienic and Aseptic valves and technologies, but also our pump technologies, into Food, Dairy and Beverage applications.
• Prepare or aid in the preparation of PID's for the above processes prior to Quoting
• Prepare Cost sheets and Quotes for end-Customers, Integrators and Distributors above
• Liaise with our BU-V&P colleagues in our V&P Germany and Aseptomag Switzerland factories on all relevant technical and other related matters
• Prepare and execute Sales Presentations to End-Customers, Integrators and Distributors
• Help in providing Hygienic and Aseptic technology training for the above end-Customers, Integrators, Distributors, V&P RSM's and TSE's

Essential Duties will include:

• Understand and properly apply primarily our Hygienic and Aseptic Technologies, as well as our Pump technologies
• Execute the work assigned by the Director of Applications Engineering
• Prepare customized process solutions for above stakeholders
• Prepare Cost Sheets and quote for above process solutions
• Evaluate customer designs and optimize as appropriate
• Review equipment system designs, including review of P&ID drawings.
• Assist Spare Parts group on occasion in the proper specification of our Hygienic and Aseptic valve and technology equipment
• Ability to work in selected industries and applications mentioned above
• Understand the maintenance and operations of V&P Hygienic and Aseptic components
• Assist above stakeholders to develop innovative solutions, in particular in Hygienic and Aseptic processes
• Attend equipment commissioning at customer sites and validate proper function, as appropriate
• Train customers on proper use of V&P equipment.
• Write reports upon completion of engineering visits, including recording process and performance data.
• Assist project team during delivery phase and commissioning of equipment.
• Provide expertise in troubleshooting and resolution of process, sterilization and cleanability issues.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in application engineering and technical sales support activities
• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Understanding of Fluid Dynamics and related industry practices
• A knowledge of sanitary liquid processing equipment and processes
• Specific technical knowledge of GEA Flow Components hygienic and aseptic products
• Familiarity with solenoid control technology and communication protocols
• Knowledge of Hy5 and Configit product sizing and selection software
• Understanding of inventory management practices, including safety stock and lead time planning
• Knowledge with pricing strategy, sales channels and discounting practice
• Understanding of cost accounting principles and invoicing practices
• Familiarity of importing logistics, including currency exchange rates, shipment tracking, customs
• Computer skills: experience with SAP-PEM, Microsoft Office and inventory management processes is necessary
• Experience working with OEM factories, fabrication contractors, and automation suppliers is desirable.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment will be $86,718 to $105,096. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, lo