Job benefits
Your responsibilities and tasks
1. General Role Purpose
Support implementation of automation engineering for projects from contract signature through completion.
Deliver projects on time, on quality, and within budget while ensuring high customer satisfaction.
Handle 2–8 projects per year.
Follow established project methodologies and ensure compliance throughout execution.
Expected travel and commissioning: ~45%.
Projects mainly in SEA, with possible extension into APAC.
Work primarily within a project team, coordinated with Lead/Senior Engineers and other project engineers.
2. Operational Responsibilities
Automation Engineering Execution
Ensure automation engineering compliance with: Customer specifications Functional analysis GEA norms Automation standards
Develop and maintain functional analyses.
Produce engineering documentation following GEA procedures.
Procurement & Vendor Engagement
Liaise with external suppliers for material procurement.
Supervise electrical panel assembly and FAT.
Testing & Commissioning
Execute IO tests, including basic electrical measurements and system checks.
Continuously evaluate safety during commissioning.
Comply with regulatory and GEA safety requirements at all times.
Project Productivity & Innovation
Contribute to improvements in: Project productivity Tools, methods, and engineering innovation Automation and/or electrical domain enhancements
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Promote skills and ideas sharing across teams.
Report regularly on automation and site assembly task progress to the Automation Project Leader.
Your profile and qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
Technical Skills
- Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
- Expertise in automation, control systems, pneumatics, and industrial electricity.
- Hands-on experience with:
- PLC Programming: Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell
- HMI Programming: Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Ignition
- Familiarity with industry standards such as S88, S95, and S101.
- Sound understanding of hygienic design principles and QHSE standards in industrial environments.
- High level of technical awareness across integrated engineering systems.
Soft Skills & Core Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Critical thinking and structured problem-solving ability.
- High level of professional ethics, compliance awareness, and integrity.
- Stress tolerance and ability to perform under pressure.
- Results-oriented mindset with strong accountability.
- Autonomous working style with proactive decision-making.
- Ability to work in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong customer orientation and relationship-building capability.
Tools & Language
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer/Internet applications.
- English: Professional working proficiency.
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel as required by project and operational needs.
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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