GEA Group
Project & Process Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
22 September 2026
What they need
Customer Engagement & Technical Assessment
- Conduct customer site surveys and technical assessments to gather detailed information on: Production processes Operational requirements Facility constraints Process improvement opportunities
- Provide technical expertise during customer meetings, sales activities, and technical presentations.
Project Engineering & Execution
- Participate in all project phases, including: Initial customer engagement Concept development Feasibility studies Cost estimation Proposal preparation Detailed engineering Commissioning and startup Final handover
- Work closely with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery within budget and schedule requirements.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, project records, design revisions, and customer communications throughout the project lifecycle.
Process Design & Engineering
- Design, develop, review, and modify: Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Utility Flow Diagrams Process layouts for nutrition, dairy, food, and beverage processing plants
- Engineer and specify process systems, including:Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems Sterilization-in-Place (SIP) systems Product transfer and distribution systems Mixing and blending systems Liquid processing systems Hygienic piping networks Heat exchangers and thermal processing systems Process vessels and storage tanks Utility systems, including: Steam and condensate Hot and chilled water Compressed air Process water/WFI (where applicable)
Process Calculations & Equipment Sizing
- Perform process engineering calculations and equipment sizing, including: Flow rate calculations Pump selection Valve sizing Tank sizing Heat load calculations Utility consumption assessments Pressure drop calculations CIP/SIP capacity requirements
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in: Chemical Engineering , Process Engineering Food Engineering, Dairy Engineering Or a related engineering discipline
Experience
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in: Process Engineering Plant Engineering Project Engineering Commissioning
- Experience gained within one or more of the following industries: Nutrition Dairy Food & Beverage Pharmaceutical Hygienic Processing
Technical Competencies
- Strong experience in process plant design and engineering, including: Development and interpretation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Development and interpretation of Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Process calculations Equipment specifications Utility system design
- Hands-on experience in: CIP (Clean-in-Place) system design SIP (Sterilization-in-Place) system design Validation, troubleshooting, and optimization of CIP/SIP systems
- Good understanding of liquid and powder processing technologies, including: Mixing Batching Blending Heat treatment Evaporation Spray drying Product transfer systems
- Experience with hygienic process design and sanitary equipment selection, including: Pumps Valves Instrumentation Tanks Heat exchangers Piping systems
- Strong knowledge of process utility systems, including: Steam and condensate Hot water Chilled water Compressed air Purified and process water systems
- Ability to perform engineering calculations related to: Hydraulics Heat transfer Mass balance Utility consumption Equipment sizing
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to read, interpret, develop, and review: Engineering documents Technical specifications Schematic diagrams
- Excellent English communication skills, including: Verbal communication Technical presentations Report writing
- Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to engage effectively with: Customers Consultants Contractors Cross-functional teams
Personal Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Effective team player with the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary environments.
- High level of safety awareness and commitment to quality and compliance standards.
Travel & Flexibility
- Willingness to travel extensively based on project and customer requirements.
- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours when required to support project execution, commissioning, or customer operations.
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