Application Engineer (f/m/d)

About Us

We are GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH, located in Büchen near Hamburg, and are a globally leading provider of process technology for valves and hygienic components in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. At our site, we develop and manufacture high-quality valves, valve systems, and process components to the highest hygienic and technological standards.

What We Offer

We offer an international working environment with an open and supportive team culture, attractive remuneration according to IG Metall tariff, 30 days of annual leave, a 35-hour week, the possibility of mobile working two days per week, and an unlimited employment contract. Additionally, you benefit from training and development opportunities, structured onboarding, a company canteen, free parking, good public transport connections including a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, JobRad, and EGYM Wellpass.

Responsibilities

• We plan and design water-hydraulic support systems and pipelines for the operation of hydraulic valves in process plants for the food, dairy, beverage, brewery, and pharmaceutical industries.
• We advise our customers and develop concepts for the process-optimized use of water-hydraulic valves in hygienic and aseptic processes.
• We accompany and implement the installation and commissioning of water-hydraulic systems and valves in customer plants.
• We technically advise engineering firms and customers on the design of water-hydraulic support systems, pipelines, and the use of water-hydraulic valves.
• We coordinate projects in close cooperation with internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

• Degree in process engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable field with sound knowledge of hydraulics, valve technology, and pipeline planning.
• Experience in the planning and implementation of plant components, ideally in the food, beverage, dairy, brewery, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong communication and consulting skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics understandably.
• Fluent English and German language skills; other languages are an advantage.
• Structured, analytical way of working combined with high initiative, sense of responsibility, and hands-on mentality.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and solution-oriented, as well as willing to travel to support on-site.

Technologies

• ROS
• Support
• Mobile