Test Engineer

Responsibilities / Tasks

Job Summary:

The Test Engineer will work closely with Process/Sales Engineers, the Senior Biotechnologist, the New Food Technical Director and the Test Center Supervisor to develop test equipment configuration and test plans to demonstrate the ability of our process equipment to meet customer requirements.  This position requires working in the ATC team environment where interaction between groups is process driven to achieve on time performance and customer satisfaction.  This position is highly hands-on and requires a mechanical aptitude to not only plan the equipment set-up but also make the adjustments and modifications to the equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor the operation of pilot plant equipment in conformance with test requirements (bioreactors, fermenters, thermal processing systems (UHT), vacuum mixers, dryers, membrane filtration, aseptic processes, special equipment, utility systems, etc.) making appropriate adjustments per test requirements
• Monitor/repair/assemble test station equipment as directed
• Clean pilot plant and its equipment to maintain good operating order
• Assist in preparing shipping requests, recording shipments, documenting inventory of plant consumables and safety equipment
• Experimental planning, including reconfiguration of equipment and Tech Transfer from customers, to conduct tests/experiments.  Including ordering/managing consumables
• Comply with internal and external QHSE requirements (Including: Training, Waste disposal, record keeping, etc.)
• Support project pre-sale and execution teams as needed
• Collect and organize data on operating conditions and log of operations for use in generating a final test report
• Review and analysis of test results for report generation
• Creation and modification of Pilot Plant SOPs
• Attend trainings, seminars, and professional development as required and available
• Contribute to team effort by completing all tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor

Your Profile / Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Prior experience with biotechnology or food process equipment is desirable
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere
• Must be able to monitor several operations/factors simultaneously
• Working knowledge of MS Office products required
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s  in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field
• Minimum one-year, hands-on experience in pilot plant operations

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO – Paid Time Off
• Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k with excellent employer match
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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