Process & application engineer – separation technology

Process & Application Engineer – Separation Technology

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About the position

We are looking for a proactive and technically driven Process & Application Engineer – Separation Technology to support our customers and sales teams by evaluating, testing, and optimizing separation processes. You will combine hands‑on testing, process scaling, market exploration, and technical consulting, becoming a key internal expert in separation technology.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Technical Analysis & Feasibility: Analyze product samples, perform lab‑scale tests, validate technical approach.
• On‑Site Testing & Process Optimization: Organize and execute tests at customer sites; optimize, troubleshoot, and improve existing processes; advise customers on technology upgrades.
• Innovation, Trends & Market Exploration: Stay up to date on industry trends, collaborate with research centers, and expand internal knowledge.
• Product & Application Evaluation: Evaluate new GEA Westfalia products, provide technical support to Sales Managers, and contribute to new market introductions.
• 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 in Research, Development, and Innovation or similar technical roles.

Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with industrial machinery and production processes; strong advantage in separator technology and experience with SAP.

Skills: Proficiency in IT tools (Word, Excel, Explorer, Outlook); native Spanish & advanced English (written and spoken); strong communication and teamwork; dynamic, creative, 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 nationally and internationally.
• Opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.