GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

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Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in the food and beverage sector. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, optimization, and upgrading of industrial equipment and production areas. The main objective is to ensure mechanical solutions that strictly comply with international standards for hygiene, food safety, and high operational efficiency, transforming concepts into real-world production systems.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• ​​Design, edition and management of plant diagrams (Layouts)

• ​Design, edition and management of process diagrams (P&IDs)

• ​Review engineering delivered by workshops, e.g. detailed engineering of tanks and pressure vessels.

• ​To create and verify construction diagrams.

• ​Validate manufacturing processes in the workshop, with stainless steel and carbon steel, with an emphasis on hygienic industry.

• ​Develop 2D Project for different disciplines, such as, Instrumentation & Control, Processes, Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial, focused on sectors Food and beverage Industry.

• ​Excellent mastery of 3D modeling under AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Inventor software, providing the company with reliability and efficiency.

• ​The designs developed are for the food industry and hygienic design standards must be followed (pasteurizers, valve skids, warm-up skid, etc)

• ​Generation of bill of materials, with counts by diameter and isometric, by means of 3D Software for equipment manufacturing.

• ​Trace pipeline routes, isometric generation of mechanical assembly in the field freehand or through 3D design software.

• ​Make details of the existing installation

• ​To management of contractors

• ​Availability to travel within and outside the country, 30% of the time.

• ​To have a valid visa to enter EEUU is desirable.

• ​Assist mechanical Designer and Team Leader in project development.

• ​Create Purchase Requisition and material delivery follow-up.

• ​Prepare and maintain project documentation.

• ​Support preparation of technical reports and design calculations.

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Your Profile / Qualifications

• ​​Degree in engineering Mechanical, electromechanical
• ​Excellent mastery and 3D modeling under AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3d, AutoCAD Inventor software.
• ​​​(Valuable) 4+ years of experience in 3D design.
• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in industrial project designs, steam and condensate networks, skid tanks, and piping diagrams.
• ​(Valuable) Knowledge of main engineering calculation and design tools
• ​(Valuable) Vessel simulation with Compress software
• ​Tracking of mechanical manufacturing, dimensional checking and welding.​

What will you find being part of GEA?

• Exciting professional challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a global operating environment.
• A work culture that promotes the spirit of innovation where our engineers create, develop and implement world-class solutions.
• We believe in delivering a true work experience in an equal opportunity environment that values difference and diversity.
• Market competitive salary and benefits complemented by flexible and autonomous work arrangements.

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