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Field Service Engineer-3

GEA Group, Janesville, WI, United States


GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward‑thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from five to over eleven years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO

7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses

What You’ll Do

Support installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of powder filling and process equipment

Perform planned and emergency maintenance on installed systems

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues—both onsite and remotely

Ensure minimal downtime and maximum equipment performance

Act as the face of the company in the field

Build strong, lasting relationships through clear communication and professionalism

Identify service opportunities, recommend upgrades, and suggest spare parts

Support optimization of customer systems and processes

Prepare detailed service reports, inspection summaries, and start‑up documentation

Collaborate with internal teams across service, sales, and project management

Customer Training & Support

Provide operator training on equipment use and preventive maintenance

Conduct site visits and performance audits

Adhere to all safety policies, OSHA standards, and customer HSE requirements

What You Bring
Experience & Technical Skills

5+ years of field service experience with powder handling, filling, or process equipment

Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on troubleshooting experience

Solid knowledge of pneumatics and electrical systems, P&IDs, instrumentation, production diagrams, powder transport, packaging, and palletizing systems

Industry Knowledge

Familiarity with GMP, FDA, 3A, and related regulatory standards

Professional Skills

Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills

Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proactive mindset with a strong work ethic

Requirements

Valid driver’s license

Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% (primarily U.S. & Canada, with some international travel)

Why Join Us?

Work with advanced, industry‑leading equipment

High‑impact role with visibility across customers and internal teams

Opportunities for international travel and technical growth

Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and customer success

Pay Range
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $31 and $45 per hour. This range varies by location. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; it is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus and/or equity awards.

EEO Statement
GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will 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.

Visa Status
This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

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