Your responsibilities and tasks
Are you a final-year engineering student eager to gain hands-on experience in process engineering, equipment design, and industrial projects? Join our team and work alongside experienced engineers while developing practical skills in process calculations, CAD design, technical documentation, and equipment selection.
If you're curious, detail-oriented, and ready to learn in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
- Supporting automation engineers with project-related engineering activities
- Assisting with PLC and HMI/SCADA related engineering tasks
- Supporting the preparation and update of automation and electrical documentation
- Assisting with the preparation and review of electrical diagrams, I/O lists and control documentation
- Supporting engineers in understanding and working with P&IDs and functional descriptions
- Assisting with basic PLC and automation programming activities under the guidance of experienced engineers
- Learning about industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet and Modbus
- Supporting the selection and documentation of instrumentation such as flow, pressure, level and temperature measurement devices
- Gaining practical knowledge of motor control equipment such as drives and soft starters
- Assisting with automation hardware and panel-related engineering activities
- Supporting testing and troubleshooting activities in the engineering environment
- Working with engineers from different disciplines to develop integrated automation solutions
- Preparing technical documentation and supporting day-to-day engineering activities
Your profile and qualifications
- Final-year university student in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field
- Available to work at least 2 days per week throughout the academic year
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Basic knowledge of MS Office
- Basic understanding of electrical and automation systems
- Familiarity with PLC, HMI/SCADA or industrial automation is an advantage
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar engineering tools is an advantage
- Basic understanding of electrical diagrams and technical documentation
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Structured, responsible and detail-oriented approach
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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