Employment Opportunities

GEA Process Engineering Inc. is a North American leader in the production and marketing of liquid and powder processing equipment. We take great pride in our technical knowledge, and in designing, manufacturing, and marketing the highest quality and most effective products for our customers. We frequently seek bright and motivated individuals to help us continue to expand our markets and product lines.

We will occasionally post specific jobs on this site, but even if none are listed, there may be positions available. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity with a growing company, e-mail your resume to gea.pe.na@geagroup.com, or fax it to 1-410-997-5021. No phone calls, please. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: as we receive an enormous number of unsolicited resumes it is unfortunately impossible for us to respond to all of them.

Current job openings in Hudson, Wisconsin

• Production Planner/Scheduler
• Quality Control Inspector
• Ambitious Sales Engineer
• Detail Oriented Designer
• Driven Component Sales Manager
• Detail Oriented Applications Engineer
• Driven Process Control Engineer

Current job openings in Columbia, Maryland

• Contract Accountant
• Process Engineer - FODA
• Field Service Technician
• Detail Oriented Test Station Operator
• After Sales Service Manager
• Motivated Project Manager

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Hudson, Wisconsin

Production Planner/Scheduler

Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posted: May 4, 2012

Description

We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and multi-tasking Production Planner/Scheduler to work with our custom fabrication workshop, a 55,000 square foot facility with approximately 60 individuals supplying stainless steel custom fabrication services for the industries we serve. As a Material Planner/Expeditor, you will:

• Plan and establish production schedules,
• Prioritize the workflow and oversee component and in process material inventory,
• Track the progress of production to achieve completion and delivery schedules,
• Minimize disruptions from part shortages to avoid unnecessary costs to manufacture, and
• Communicate in-process issues to management

Requirements

This position demands a well-organized team player. Ideal candidate will also have satisfactory completion of the APICS inventory management and operations modules.

To qualify for this position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• Two year technical degree in manufacturing technology or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be detail oriented and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office products
• Possess good English language skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include retirement plans, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications, and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to Louise.dyrbye@gea.com

We are a member of the international GEA group.

GEA Process Engineering Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and Pre-employment drug screening.

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Quality Control Inspector

Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posted: April 12, 2012

About the Company

GEA Processing Engineering Inc. (located in Hudson, WI, just 19 miles east of St. Paul, MN), is an international full-service company, offering engineering, design, manufacturing. Our custom fabrication workshop, a 55,000 square foot facility with approximately 70 individuals, is a leading supplier of stainless steel custom fabrication services for the industries we serve.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Quality Control Inspector. You will be responsible for inspecting materials received, finished products, and work in process of fabrication into metal products to ensure conformance with drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• 2 year vocational diploma in welding is desirable.
• 5+ years of welding experience in stainless steel metal fabrication.
• Certified Welding inspector (CWI) certificate is desirable.
• Experience with USDA/3A standards helpful.
• Must be able to use gauges or inspection aids that are needed for inspection.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprint drawings.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office is desirable.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimum supervision.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to travel, as required (no more than 20% of the time, all domestic).

Benefits

We offer a friendly environment and a comprehensive benefit program including health and dental care, life insurance, long and short term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holidays, and retirement plans.

If you have the above desired qualifications, and would like to become part of an industry leader, please email your resume (include salary requirement) to tracey.jenkinson@gea.com

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Ambitious Sales Engineer

Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posted: March 6, 2012

GEA Process Engineering Inc, is a full-service company offering engineering, systems, and solutions for powder and liquid processing. Our Food & Dairy Division, which specializes in spray dryers, agglomerators, evaporators, fluid bed processing systems, powder conveying and packaging systems for the food, dairy and baby food (infant formula) production facilities, is looking for a talented, dedicated, and ambitious Sales Engineer in our Hudson, WI location (Just 19 miles East of St. Paul, MN).

About the Opportunity

As a Sales Engineer you will maintain, as well as, develop new business, meet with new and existing customers to assess their needs, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts and ultimately close the sale. This position demands someone with a thorough understanding of our technical processes who is highly articulate and well-organized. Additional requirements for this technical sales position include:

• 4-year degree in Engineering, Food Science or related
• 4+ years of experience in spray drying technology or related
• Excellent English language communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required
• Must be self-motivated and be able to motivate others
• Willing and able to travel, as sale assignments and industry functions require (up to 40%)
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include Retirement Plans, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Disability Benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, Life Insurance, Vision Plan, paid Company Holidays, and paid Vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications, and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@geagroup.com

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Detail Oriented Designer

Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posted: March 1, 2012

At GEA Process Engineering Inc. we more than specialize in the design, engineering and fabrication of quality processing equipment for the food, dairy and pharmaceutical industries. We promote a team-building atmosphere where everyone is treated with respect. Just 19 miles East of St. Paul, MN! We are seeking a Designer to join our team for our Food & Dairy Division.

About the Opportunity

As a Designer for the Food & Dairy Division, you will prepare engineering plans by drawing systems, components, and parts.

Position activities will include:

• Prepares drawings by working independently and completing own research to create all drawings required to complete a project; developing a layout of the system, components and parts; drawing multiple views of the system, components, and parts; depicting relationship of components and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials.
• Prepares bill of materials by studying drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Identifies and verifies specifications by examining engineering documents; performing calculations necessary to complete dimensions and tolerances.
• Modifies drawings by studying changes; redrawing system, components, and parts.
• Maintains historical records by filing project notes, specifications.
• Maintains standards books.
• Maintains database by archiving drawings after issue.
• Checks prints by utilizing GEA Process Engineering Inc. checking procedures.
• Researches technical information by reading and using engineering handbook and parts catalogs on a regular basis.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading technical publications.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information independently; altering dimensions to meet specifications.
• Provides engineer with necessary project information by conferring with production personnel, vendors, purchasing personnel.
• Guide design/drafting staff by coordinating activities and answering questions; coaching, monitoring job results.
• Completes projects by assisting project engineer directly and approving design and modification activities.
• Identifies labor, material (parts), and time requirement by studying proposals, specifications, and related documents; preparing purchase requisitions for appropriate materials; scheduling deliveries.
• Ascertains design applicant's qualifications by conducting interviews.
• Ensures operation of equipment by assisting engineers and field crew personnel during installation and start up of project; traveling to job site, if required.

Qualifications

This position demands a well-organized team player, who is able to multi-task and able to work independently as well as in a team environment. The ideal candidate will also work well in fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology or related or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in related field.
• Proven ability to complete projects.
• Proven knowledge of 3A standards.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must possess good English language communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products, Lotus Notes, and Autodesk Inventor.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include Retirement Plans, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Disability Benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, Life Insurance, Vision Plan, paid Company Holidays, and paid Vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications, and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@geagroup.com

We are a member of the international GEA group.

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Driven Component Sales Manager

Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posted: January 18, 2012

At GEA Process Engineering Inc. we more than specialize in the design, engineering and fabrication of quality processing equipment for the food, dairy and pharmaceutical industries. We promote a team-building atmosphere where everyone is treated with respect. Just 19 miles East of St. Paul, MN! We are seeking a Component Sales Manager to join our team for our Food & Dairy Division.

About the Opportunity

As a Component Sales Manager for the Food & Dairy Division, you will be responsible for the sales and market development of Nucon Components to all Customers, System Resellers, Integrators, Distributors, and OEMs in the geographically assigned territory.

Position activities will include:

• Reviews market analysis and develops for approval business and marketing plans for new products/market sector development and geographical expansion to an agreed upon market development strategy
• Implements approved plans to grow the activity for new products/market sector and geographical areas
• Review sales channel distribution analysis and development of new distribution channels as required
• Responsible for sales forecasts and achieving the targets set
• Establishes sales price and negotiates as necessary to maintain approved margins
• Represent Company at trade shows, industry meetings and sales meetings to promote product via demonstrations and presentations
• Promote after-market service and spare parts sales through direct contact with customer
• Prepares periodic call reports, lost order reports, and order confirmations
• Works closely with customer service representative giving support for customer problems, tests, application and installation support, and startup of the equipment
• Monitor and report to management on market and competitor products and activities
• Suggest product research and development to technology centers
• Approves and ensures standard wording in all sales quotations before release to customer

Qualifications

This position demands a well-organized team player, who is able to multi-task and able to work independently as well as in a team environment. The ideal candidate will also work well in fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• Must have 4 year degree in Engineering, Food Science or related, or relevant work experience
• Must have 5+ years of experience of sales experience in component sales
• Must understand technical process
• Must be self-motivated
• Willing and able to travel, as sale assignments and industry functions require (up to 40%)
• Possess excellent English language skills, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include Retirement Plans, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Disability Benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, Life Insurance, Vision Plan, paid Company Holidays, and paid Vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications, and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@geagroup.com

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Detail Oriented Applications Engineer

Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posted: January 12, 2012

Right on the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota (only 19 miles east of St. Paul), there's a large company that thinks it's a small company. That's because everybody there knows everybody else. Titles are peoples' first names. At GEA Process Engineering Inc. we more than specialize in the design, engineering and fabrication of quality processing equipment for the food, beverage, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries. We promote a team-building atmosphere where everyone is treated with respect. We are seeking a talented and detail oriented Applications Engineer to join our Liquid Processing Division.

About the Opportunity

As an Applications Engineer for the Liquid Processing Division, we will depend on you to prepare proposals for technical projects, manage configured projects, and participated in technology transfer. In addition, you will collaborate with employees of sister companies to create innovative solutions for equipment installations. This position requires a well-organized engineer with excellent technical writing skills who can successfully work with colleagues and external contacts to gather information and generate technical quotations for our customers.

Position activities will include:

• Effective and timely correspondence with customers (internal and external)
• Collaboration with the Global Technology center
• Generate project reports, technical manuals, and presentations
• Travel to project locations for equipment inspections and installations/start-ups

Qualifications

This position demands a well-organized team player with a solid understanding of Project Management principles and a good understanding of technical process and equipment design within the food, beverage, and dairy industries. The ideal candidate will also work well in fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this technical position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• 5+ years of technical engineering experience
• Technical writing experience
• Travel as required up to 30% - Occasional international travel may be required
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Familiarity with technical process and equipment design.
• Team player who is focused on both personal performance and company success
• Ability to expand job responsibilities and collaborate with others to generate ideas and improve processes
• Possess excellent English language skills, written and verbal communication.

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include Retirement Plans, Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Disability Benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, Life Insurance, Vision Plan, paid Company Holidays, and paid Vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications, and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to louise.dyrbye@geagroup.com

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Driven Process Control Engineer

Location: Hudson, Wisconsin
Posted: January 10, 2012

Are you looking for a chance to enhance your career and grow professionally? GEA Process Engineering Inc., a full service company specializing in process systems and solutions, is seeking a Process Control Engineer to join our growing GEA Liquid Processing Division. We were established in 1974 and promote an environment where all employees are valued and treated with respect. We are an easy commute from Twin Cities suburbs, just off of I94, exit 2 in Hudson, WI (only 19 miles east of St. Paul)

About the Opportunity

As a Process Control Engineer for our GEA Liquid Processing Division, you will manage one of a kind automation and controls projects for new and existing process equipment and ancillary systems, to include control panel, MCC engineering, PLC, SCADA, and MES programming. You will also have the opportunity to travel to customer sites to participate in system commissioning.

Position activities will include:

• Coordination of Controls schedules and budgets with Project Managers
• Assisting with the development and assembly of Operations and Maintenance Manuals
• Effective and timely correspondence with customers
• Working with colleagues and vendors to ensure all Controls equipment and processes are in alignment with project specifications

Qualifications

This position demands a well-organized team player, with a solid understanding of automation principles and good business practices. The ideal candidate will also work well in fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this technical position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• 5+ years of technical Process Control/Automation experience.
• Traveling as required up to 30% - Occasional international travel may be required
• Bachelor Degree in Process Control/Automation Engineering or related discipline
• Familiarity with technical process and equipment design
• Team player who is focused on both personal performance and Company success
• Ability to expand job responsibilities and collaborate with others to generate ideas and improve processes
• Possess excellent English language skills, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include retirement plans, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications, and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to louise.dyrbye@geagroup.com.

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Columbia, Maryland

Contract Accountant

Location: Columbia, Maryland
Posted: May 14, 2012

Are you looking for a chance to enhance your career and grow personally? GEA Process Engineering Inc., a full service company specializing in process systems and solutions, is seeking an Experienced Contract Accountant to handle all the general contract accounting. We were established in 1974 and promote an environment where all employees are valued and treated with respect.

Position activities will include:

• Prepare all requested reporting
• Obtain contract calculations; set up and maintain actual and budget contract information
• Ensure that contracts are billed correctly and assist Working Capital Specialist with other terms
• Review all invoicing to the customer, and related change orders for each contract
• Conduct monthly reviews with Project Managers
• Analyze budget variances & update revised budgets
• Conduct reviews of contract costs and related issues upon request
• Assists Senior Staff Accountant with monitoring and approving commission payments to outside agents
• Prepare all contract-related schedules and supporting schedules as necessary
• Prepare all PBC's related to contracts for external audits and tax compliance
• Contributes to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

This position demands a well-organized team leader with a solid understanding of accounting and good business practices. The ideal candidate will also work well in a fast paced environment and be able to communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this technical position, candidate must possess the following skills and experiences:

• Minimum BS degree in accounting or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience
• Must demonstrate attention to detail
• Must be detail oriented
• Must possess good English language communication, verbal and written,
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently
• Must be self-motivated
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products and Lotus Notes
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include retirement plans, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@gea.com.

We are a member of the international GEA group.

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Process Engineer - FODA

Location: Columbia, Maryland
Posted: May 4, 2012

Are you looking for a chance to enhance your career and grow personally? GEA Process Engineering Inc., a full service company specializing in process systems and solutions, is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Food and Dairy Process Engineering Department. We were established in 1974 and promote an environment where all employees are valued and treated with respect.

About the Opportunity

As Process Engineer for our Food and Dairy Process Engineering Department, you will support the Evaporator Process Engineering Department in areas of evaporator process requirements including process calculation review, preparation of needed component lists, evaporation system troubleshooting, testing new products (pilot plant as well as lab bench top equipment), and evaporator installation commissioning.

Position activities will include:

• Communicates with GEA external contacts by preparing and conducting technical presentations for customers. Preparing and conducting process and equipment training sessions. Verbal and written communications with GEA customers, vendors and other GEA companies.
• Assists project sales engineers by reviewing customer process requirements; identify best process technology for application; conferring and collaborating with other division members. Advises necessary technical design criteria to achieve process guarantees within acceptable project cost.
• Develops necessary technical documents for project by using in house information and GEA standards to create Component Size & Type, Technical specification, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, and Utilities consumption documents.
• Evaluates existing equipment by studying equipment design basis and plant operating conditions and determining best solutions to satisfy new requirements.
• Commissions process equipment by working with project managers and other process engineers to successfully start plant. Satisfy process guarantees in contract or trouble shoot existing plants to solve problems. Conducting process and equipment training sessions.
• Maintains Confidentiality by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by communication to other team members for the good of our customers.
• Completing all tasks as may be assigned by the Department Manager.

Qualifications

This position demands a well-organized team player with a solid understanding of Process Management principles, Quality Management, and good business practices. The ideal candidate will also work well in fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this technical position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical), Food or Dairy Science or Food Engineering. The Process Engineer should have a good understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer unit operations.
• Must have proven analytical skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must possess good English language communication, verbal and written.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required.
• Must be self-motivated. Able to work independently while traveling, maintaining established schedules.
• Operate test equipment as assigned, documenting performance in accordance with a pre-established test program.
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products and Lotus Notes. Must be able to work with and maintain databases as applicable.
• Three years prior engineering related experience in the Food and Dairy Industry. Preferably exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include retirement plans, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@gea.com.

We are a member of the international GEA group.

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Field Service Technician

Location: Columbia, Maryland
Posted: April 20, 2012

Are you looking for a chance to enhance your career and grow personally? GEA Process Engineering Inc., a full service company specializing in process systems and solutions, is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our growing After Market Department. We were established in 1974 and promote an environment where all employees are valued and treated with respect.

About the Opportunity

As a Field Service Technician you will evaluate, troubleshoot and repair the GEA Process Engineering equipment at various customer sites.

Position activities will include:

• Travel to customer locations in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United States
• Troubleshoot, install and repair equipment on site
• Perform in house repair and testing of equipment as needed
• Investigate problems, make repairs recommendations and perform equipment upgrades
• Perform preventative maintenance services
• Perform calibrations and maintain records
• Control system debugging
• Work the necessary hours, including reasonable overtime as required, to satisfy the customer and/or complete the task
• Write service call reports and follow up with customers and affiliates as required
• Perform the required research needed to provide the customers with the correct parts, diagrams, documents, etc.
• Travel up to 80 percent
• Contributes to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

This position demands a hands-on team player with prior mechanical experience or evidence of mechanical aptitude. The ideal candidate will also work well in a fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this mechanical position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• AAS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or applicable technical school training
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Familiarity with loops elects schematics, electrical instrumentation
• Understanding of basic pneumatics and electrical wiring methods
• Minimum of 2-3 years industrial experience
• Familiarity with the Pharmaceutical Industry and GMP requirements
• Positive work ethic and enthusiasm
• Electronic instrumentation and calibration methods
• Must demonstrate technical knowledge of the equipment.
• Must be detail oriented
• Must possess good English language communication, verbal and written,
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently
• Must be self-motivated
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products and Lotus Notes
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include retirement plans, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@gea.com.

We are a member of the international GEA group.

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Detail Oriented Test Station Operator

Location: Columbia, Maryland
Posted: April 20, 2012

Are you looking for a chance to enhance your career and grow personally? GEA Process Engineering Inc., a full service company specializing in process systems and solutions, is seeking a Test Station Operator to join our growing Powder Processing Department. We were established in 1974 and promote an environment where all employees are valued and treated with respect.

About the Opportunity

As a Test Station Operator for our Powder Processing Department, you will set up and operate test station equipment, performing specified test procedures to produce results which accurately reflect equipment performance characteristic and appropriateness for client applications. This position is related to hazardous waste management and may require working with and/or near hazardous waste. GEA will provide both introductory and continuing training on proper hazardous waste handling, management, and emergency response procedures relevant to the position.

Position activities will include:

• Setting up plant equipment correctly for operation, including type of atomization, inlet/outlet, heat, feed handling, etc.) as directed by Test Station Manager, Test Station Foreman, or Test Engineer.
• Operating pilot plant equipment in conformance with test requirements (dryers, atomizers, etc.).
• Cleaning plant and equipment, and performing varied preventative maintenance duties.
• Repairing and rebuilding test station equipment as directed.
• Maintaining inventory of spare parts.
• Operating miscellaneous related equipment including forklift, and hand tools.
• Weighing and packaging test material for shipment.

Qualifications

This position demands a hands-on team player with prior mechanical experience or evidence of mechanical aptitude. The ideal candidate will also work well in a fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this mechanical position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• High School education with exposure to chemistry, or equivalent
• Prior experience with chemical process equipment desired
• Ability to accurately follow detailed instructions
• Mental acuity enabling the individual to monitor several operations/factors simultaneously
• Must be detail oriented
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently
• Must be self motivated
• Possess excellent English language skills, written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include retirement plans, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@gea.com.

We are a member of the international GEA group.

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After Sales Service Manager

Location: Columbia, Maryland
Posted: April 11, 2012

Are you looking for a chance to enhance your career and grow personally? GEA Process Engineering Inc., a full service company specializing in process systems and solutions, is seeking an After Sales Service Manager to join our After Sales Department. We were established in 1974 and promote an environment where all employees are valued and treated with respect.

About the Opportunity

As an After Sales Service Manager, you will be responsible for managing the service activities for the After Sales Department the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Position activities will include:

• Develops and implements procedures pertinent to the effective and efficient operation of the service activities in the After Sales Department.
• Supervises and participates in producing proposals and technical specifications for service contracts.
• Provides feedback to the department manager regarding service failures or customers concerns, to ensure all customers have accurate and timely information on order status and/or changes.
• Works with department colleagues to ensure correct parts are ordered and available for service contracts.
• Responds to customer inquiries and problem solving in a professional and effective fashion.
• Maintains regular external customer communication by communicating with the customer to ensure that all field installation contract terms are being met.
• Manages department and project budgets regarding the service activities including the atomizer repair shop.
• Schedules and maintains field service schedule, as well as project installation/commissioning schedules.
• Provide Support to the Field Service Technicians with regards to documentation, troubleshooting, coordinating parts and coordinating assistance from the technical centers.
• Perform Engineering and Project Management of small projects (those which require only spare parts and field service)
• Organizes field reports as sent in by Service Technicians and Service Engineers; analyzes customer information and responds in an appropriate manner if required.
• Informs Department Manager of major variances in scope, schedule, or budget.
• Recommends potential products or services to customers by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs; recommending ways to expand, modernize or repair existing installations.
• Maintains Databases up-to-date in order to share information with other Divisions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ensures employees follow all Company safety rules and regulations at all times.
• Maintains the appropriate staffing level.
• Suggests employee-training needs for performance improvement.
• Completes employee performance evaluations.
• Resolves internal employee conflicts.
• Ensures that the Department(s) is neat and presentable at all times.
• Approves timesheets and vacation requests for subordinates.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information within the Department.

Qualifications

This position demands a well-organized team player with a solid understanding of Project Management, Quality Management, and good business practices. The ideal candidate will also work well in fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this technical position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field, or equivalent and related work experience
• Must have 4+ years of management experience.
• Must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Must possess good English language communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required.
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products and Lotus Notes
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include retirement plans, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@geagroup.com.

We are a member of the international GEA group.

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Motivated Project Manager

Location: Columbia, Maryland
Posted: April 6, 2012

Are you looking for a chance to enhance your career and grow personally? GEA Process Engineering Inc., a full service company specializing in process systems and solutions, is seeking a Project Manager to join our Emission Controls Department. We were established in 1974 and promote an environment where all employees are valued and treated with respect.

About the Opportunity

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for engineering, designing, and managing multiple GEA projects with profit and loss accountability from Sales turnover through startup and plant acceptance.

Position activities will include:

• Review client's purchase order and specifications for conformance to GEA's scope of supply and latest proposal
• Prepare project scope of supply, budget, and schedule
• Review and update job cost reports, prepare project summary reports, approve subvendor invoices, and prepare client invoices
• Coordinate project support disciplines (Process, Purchasing, Design, I&C, Structural, Field Service, etc.)
• Attend technical meetings and seminars as requested
• Provide technical support to troubleshoot problems with new and existing plants

Project Engineering:

• Work with responsible personnel from the technology center in Essen Germany, on preparing GA's, PFD's and P&ID's based upon process and sizing calculations from Essen, Germany
• Prepare detailed technical specifications and equipment specifications
• Issue purchase requisitions and evaluate bids
• Participate in vendor selection with Purchasing based on technical competence, quoted price, and delivery
• Review vendor submittals for compliance with specification
• Review and sign-off all drawing submittals to client and/or vendor
• Coordinate inspection and field erection of GEA equipment
• Write and coordinate assembly of O&M manuals
• Supervise mechanical checkout of equipment and coordinate overall startup activities including process and I&C support
• Train operators and plant support personnel
• Contributes to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

This position demands a well-organized team player with a solid understanding of Project Management, Quality Management, and good business practices. The ideal candidate will also work well in fast paced environment and have experience communicating with people at all levels within the organization.

To qualify for this technical position, you must possess the following skills and experiences:

• Mechanical or chemical engineering degree or equivalent experience required
• 12 years project engineering experience with the chemical process industry or plant maintenance
• Desirable to have broad knowledge of GEA processes/product lines
• Capable of functioning with minimum supervision
• Ability to work safely in industrial environments
• Willingness to travel 15-20% of the time
• Must be detail oriented
• Must possess good English language communication, verbal and written
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently
• Must be self-motivated
• Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products and Lotus Notes
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, the Company will not sponsor Employment Visas

Benefits

GEA Process Engineering Inc. has a very comprehensive benefit package to offer. Our benefits include retirement plans, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, Flexible Spending Plans, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.

If you have the above desired qualifications and would like to build your career with an industry leader, please email your resume to caroline.ryan@geagroup.com.

We are a member of the international GEA group.

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*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation and Pre-employment drug screening.