Automation Engineer

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number
JR-0032615

Job function
Engineering

Position type
Full time

Site
Gladsaxevej, 2860 Soeborg

Do you enjoy tackling complex automation projects and ensuring seamless integration of process control systems? Do you want to develop state-of-the-art automation software while working with Siemens TIA Portal, SQL databases, and virtual machines? GEA offers you a place to develop, innovate, and collaborate with passionate engineers in an international setting. Expect exciting projects, advanced technology, and great colleagues!

Your responsibilities and tasks:
At our Søborg office, you will join a global engineering team with access to top-tier knowledge, development, and advanced equipment. You will collaborate with dedicated colleagues in a dynamic, professional environment characterized by professional pride, curiosity, and readiness for change – with a joint aim to deliver the best solutions to our customers. You will be part of a skilled automation team driving project execution.

As an Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for executing automation projects, from design to commissioning, while collaborating with global teams and stakeholders. Your role involves both technical expertise and project execution, ensuring seamless integration of automation packages.

More specifically, you will:

• Design and manage automation solutions for process plants, ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets
• Program and configure SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems, as well as develop and maintain standard automation software solutions
• Conduct testing and commissioning, including FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and troubleshooting worldwide
• Oversee control design activities, ensuring technical resolutions, process integrity, and alignment with specifications
• Ensure quality assurance by implementing relevant QA procedures and preparing user manuals for software packages and tools.

You will work closely with global automation teams and should expect approximately 50 travel days per year.

Your profile and qualifications:
You are passionate and curious about technology and possess a focused and analytic drive to proactively seek solutions when faced with obstacles. With your strong communication skills, you are able to interact, communicate, and present sometimes complex information to both specialists as well as non-technical colleagues and stakeholders.

We furthermore imagine that you bring:

• Several years of experience in industrial automation, process control, working with P&IDs and Functional Descriptions
• Relevant education in electrical engineering, automation, or a similar field
• Strong knowledge of SCADA and PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradely etc..), including hand on experience.
• Familiarity with Virtual Machines, SQL databases
• In Depth understanding of ATEX regulation and hazardous area equipment
• English proficiency and perhaps also Danish skills.

Would you like to know more?

If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Chirag Patel, Head of Automation Execution on phone no: +45 4174 8199.

Please apply via the indicated link. Please note that GEA exclusively uses electronic recruiting and only applications received online will be considered.