Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Onsite in Janesville, WI

Locations Janesville

Time type Full time

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Project Engineer at GEA!

Are you ready to be a part of a global leader in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors? GEA is seeking a talented Project Engineer to join our team. With over 18,000 employees across more than 50 countries, GEA offers a stimulating work environment, international collaboration, and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development.

Responsibilities / Tasks

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 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

As a Project Engineer at GEA, you’ll be the technical engine behind complex projects within Food and Beverages industry. From kickoff to commissioning, you’ll manage all phases with precision and passion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, procurement, production, and service teams.

• Serve as the customer’s trusted technical contact from order to delivery and beyond.

• Oversee sub-contractors and field activities for successful installations.

• Analyze specifications and review product designs to meet project goals.

• Create and manage project timelines using SAP and MS Office tools.

• Provide technical support to sales and service teams – be the go-to expert!

• Ensure every project hits its mark in quality, timing, and customer satisfaction.

• Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field.

• 2-5 years applicable experience.

• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver on time.

• Strong communicator with excellent verbal/written skills and customer focus.

• Skilled at building strong working relationships – internally and externally.

• Passion for solving complex problems with process equipment or technical systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.

• Experience with food and beverage industry projects is a strong bonus.

• The typical base pay range for this position is $85,000 - $99,000. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

• The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards.

• 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.

• About Us

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.