Process & Application Engineer – Separation Technology
Spain, Granollers
Job benefits
About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
Technical Analysis & Feasibility
Analyze product samples sent by Sales and Service Managers to determine the feasibility of separating liquid or solid phases using separator technologies.
Perform lab‑scale tests to validate the most effective technical approach for each customer case.
On‑Site Testing & Process Optimization
Organize and execute tests at customer sites to scale up laboratory processes.
Optimize, troubleshoot, and improve existing customer processes involving separation technology.
Advise customers on how to upgrade and enhance their operations using separators, guiding their technical decision-making.
Innovation, Trends & Market Exploration
Stay up to date on industry trends to identify new applications where separation technology can provide value.
Collaborate with public and private research centers to expand internal knowledge related to separation processes.
Product & Application Evaluation
Evaluate new GEA Westfalia products to determine their potential application in customer processes and internal projects.
Sales Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide technical support to Sales Managers by recommending the right separator type, configuration, and process parameters for each project.
Contribute to the introduction of separation technology into new markets or customer segments.
Make autonomous technical decisions regarding separation configurations, always aligned with commercial strategy.
Your profile and qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Food Engineering.
Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in Research, Development, and Innovation or similar technical roles.
Technical Knowledge
Familiarity with industrial machinery and production processes.
Knowledge of separator technology is a strong advantage.
Experience with SAP is valued.
Skills
Proficiency in IT tools: Word, Excel, Explorer, Outlook.
Native Spanish & Advanced English (written and spoken).
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dynamic, creative, and solution‑oriented mindset.
High level of autonomy in technical decision-making.
Full availability to travel.
We offer:
Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities
Private health insurance plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote)
23 days of vacation per year
- Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
- Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
- The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026.
About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
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GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.
