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GEA Group · 7 hours ago

Senior Process Automation Engineer

Hudson, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving various industries including food and beverage, pharma, and dairy. The Senior Process Automation Engineer will be a key contributor within the Automation Engineering team, responsible for the design, development, testing, and commissioning of industrial process automation systems.

Food ProcessingIndustrialSupply Chain Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support Sales in driving automation upgrades and digital service product growth

Participate in the sales phase of projects, including customer meetings, pre-sales technical support, cost estimation, and proposal development

Provide technical input to support scope definition, pricing, and execution planning

Develop detailed Process Functional Descriptions (FDs) based on general process descriptions

Design automation software by applying knowledge of computer systems, networks, and industrial control platforms

Coordinate with product departments to ensure automation programming meets system and customer requirements

Ensure compliance with GEA Process Automation standards and quality requirements

Conduct software testing through simulations on applicable hardware platforms or emulators

Collaborate with electrical designers on the design of control panels and automation systems

Incorporate customer specifications and technical requirements into electrical system designs

Create requisitions for automation and electrical equipment

Assist with electrical testing of completed systems, both in-house and at customer sites

Coordinate and inspect work performed by electricians during system wiring and installation

Commission instrumentation, electrical, and control systems at customer sites

Perform I/O checkout of installed equipment

Support close-out of automation punch-list items during commissioning

Assist with operator and maintenance training during project start-up

Provide technical troubleshooting and on-site support related to system performance and process issues

Act as Automation Lead on assigned projects unless otherwise designated

Manage automation and electrical engineers assigned to projects

Monitor team tasks to ensure deadlines are met with high-quality results

Generate project schedules aligned with program milestones

Provide detailed project information to Project Managers, including risk identification, work breakdown structures, and activity planning

Support scope change identification and assist with cost and schedule impact estimates and change orders

Continuously evaluate projects to identify cost-reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements

Maintain accurate documentation of customer meetings, correspondence, and technical project files

Manage project document control, including versioning, transmittals, approvals, and deliverables

Utilize tools, templates, and documentation defined by GEA standards throughout all project phases

Assist in preparation of O&M manuals and spare parts lists

Ensure compliance with customer specifications, applicable regulations, and GEA Environmental Health & Safety and OSHA requirements

Prepare RFQs and support Procurement with vendor technical evaluations, selection, and management

Work closely with process engineers to ensure automation designs meet customers and process requirements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective and compliant project execution

Support the service organization as required

Deliver technical or project progress presentations to management and customers as needed

Respond promptly and effectively to additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Automation EngineeringElectrical EngineeringProcess Automation SystemsRockwell AutomationProject ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationTime ManagementAttention to Detail