About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
Engineer customized and standardized refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with CE-PED requirements and customer specifications.
Lead mechanical engineering efforts on projects, guiding junior engineers and hired professionals where needed.
Collaborate with project teams including CAD, automation, and electrical engineers to deliver high-quality refrigeration designs that meet international and local regulations.
Conduct risk analysis and prepare detailed documentation for HAZOP and QHSE.
Develop Functional Design Specifications (FDS) in partnership with automation engineers and ensure correct plant operations.
Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with commissioning engineers and site supervisors.
Provide technical support to internal stakeholders, including sales and service teams, as well as clients.
Contribute to GEA-wide standardization and innovation efforts, continuously improving refrigeration technologies.
Your profile and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering or experience in refrigeration technology.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial refrigeration, with knowledge of refrigeration plant safety, heat pumps, and regulatory directives.
- Proficiency in CAD systems (Autodesk Plant P&ID) and MS Office.
- Familiarity with international design standards and regulatory compliance.
- Communication skills in Dutch is a plus. Understanding of English language is required.
- Preferred: Knowledge of industrial automation, ERP systems (Microsoft Axapta), and electrical schematics. VCA certification and marine refrigeration experience are beneficial.
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.
