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GEA is seeking a talented Controls 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.\nResponsibilities / Tasks\nGEA 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 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.\nStart strong - Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day\nRecharge and refresh - Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore\nInvest in your future - A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster\nKeep learning - Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset\nLive well - Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits\nGet support when you need it - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance\nSave smart - Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses\nAt GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.\nYour responsivities will include:\nProvides electrical design, development, and programming based on approved P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) conferring with Team members and management, as necessary. May also require exercising independent judgment.\nProvides solid technical knowledge of automation technologies including sensors, controllers, actuators and industrial networks.\nSupports the design, programming, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of high-speed centrifuges, as well as automated manufacturing systems and equipment at the GEA Janesville facility or customer sites.\nUnderstands the theory and applications of fluid power, electrical and mechanical technologies, and programmable logic controllers.\nDevelop extensive use of problem solving and the troubleshooting skills. Gains hands-on training working on projects that integrate the broad knowledge of automated systems.\nUse a variety of computer-based and electronically controlled systems in process and manufacturing environments.\nLearn skills necessary to program, assemble, install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify machine instrumentation and controls.\nAble to measure voltage, current, resistance for single and three phase alternating current and direct current (AC/DC) sources.\nApply math to calculate electrical power equation pertinent to the maintenance field.\nUnderstands electrical control panel and machinery safety standards (UL 508A, NEC, NFPA).\nAble to interpret and modify engineering drawings for electrical control panels as well as P&ID (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram).\nResponsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.\nAssist in the supervision/training of in-house technical personnel as well as customer plant personnel in repairing, overhauling, installing, testing, and inspecting mechanical and electromechanical equipment.\nContributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.\nReviews reports of production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine or address problems.\nProvides electrical and controls support to customers and GEA personnel as needed, including troubleshooting, and hardware/software modifications.\nMaintain and update electrical schematics, engineering drawings for production, and technical documentation for new and existent equipment.\nWorks effectively in a Team based work environment.\nFamiliarity with process controls, motor controls, instrumentation, automation principles, and industrial networking.\nHas knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures utilized in machine control systems.\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills.\nDeadline and detail oriented.\nFamiliarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human machine Interfaces (HMI) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). Able to troubleshoots and accomplishes minor program changes with these devices as well.\nOn site customer support/start-up.\nReports to the Electrical Engineering Manager.\nYour Profile / Qualifications\nBachelors Degree or Associate degree or equivalent in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Technology required.\nMicrosoft Office Suite knowledge\nMust be willing to travel to customer locations in the U.S. and Canada (approximately 30% of the time).\n3-5 years’ applicable experience.\nAt GEA, we don’t just offer jobs-we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.\nThe typical base pay range for this position will be communicated during the interview.\nGEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.\nThe 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.\nGEA 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.\nGEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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