GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH, based in Büchen (Greater Hamburg area), is a global leader in process valve technology and hygienic components for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. At our Büchen site, we develop and manufacture high-quality valves, valve systems, and process components that meet the highest hygienic and technological standards.
With us, you actively contribute to the success of a globally operating company—within an environment that combines quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Responsibilities / Tasks
We are looking for an Application Engineer - Hygienic Process(f/m/d) to join us at the earliest possible date.
In this position, you will leverage and actively shape the newest technologies in hygienic Valve technology based on water hydraulic and drive the link between component technology and solutions for hygienic process systems, enabling cutting-edge solutions for dairy, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production
Your responsibilities:
Design and engineering of valve solutions based on water hydraulic support systems, for hygienic liquid processing plants (food, dairy, beverage, brewery and pharmaceutical industries)
Technical consulting and concept development for the integration of valve technology and hydraulic systems into liquid handling and process plants
Development of application concepts for hygienic solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g. EHEDG, 3-A)
Supervision and execution of installation and commissioning of process equipment, including valves, piping systems and process skids, at customer sites
Advising engineering companies and customers on hygienic system design, enabled by the technology provided by hydraulic valves within production environments
Coordination of projects related to process plant integration, working closely with internal teams, system integrators, and external partners
Your Profile / Qualifications
Your profile:
Degree in Process or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent), with solid knowledge of hydraulics, valve technology, and piping design
Ideally you have experience in process engineering for regulatory environment where planning and implementing plant components within food, beverage, dairy, brewery, or pharmaceutical industries s a key experience.
Strong communication and consulting skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical topics
Fluent in English and German; additional languages are a plus
Structured, analytical mindset, combined with high initiative, sense of responsibility, and a hands-on approach
Team-oriented, flexible, and solution-driven, with willingness to travel for on-site support
We offer:
An international work environment with an open and supportive team culture
Attractive compensation in accordance with the IG-Metall Tarif
30 days of annual leave, 35-hour work week
Opportunity for mobile working (2 days/week)
Permanent employment contract
Training and development opportunities
Structured onboarding process
On-site canteen
Free parking
Good public transport connections as well as a subsidy for the Germany ticket
JobRad (bike leasing) for environmentally friendly mobility
EGYM Wellpass for your health and well-being
Take the next step in your career with GEA Tuchenhagen – we look forward to receiving your application!
For reasons of readability, no gender-specific differentiation is used in this job advertisement. However, the position is explicitly open to all individuals, regardless of gender, as well as to those without a registered gender.
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GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components.
GEA provides resource-efficient solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio.
