Process & Application Engineer - Separation Technology
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Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Research, Development, and Innovation or similar technical roles.
- Technical Knowledge
- Familiarity with industrial machinery and production processes.
- Knowledge of separator technology is a strong advantage.
- Experience with SAP is valued.
- Proficiency in IT tools: Word, Excel, Explorer, Outlook .
- Native Spanish & Advanced English (written and spoken).
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dynamic, creative, and solution‑oriented mindset.
- High level of autonomy in technical decision-making.
- Full availability to travel.
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We are looking for a proactive and technically driven Process & Application Engineer - Separation Technology to support our customers and sales teams by evaluating, testing, and optimizing separation processes. You will combine hands‑on testing, process scaling, market exploration, and technical consulting, becoming a key internal expert in separation technology. Responsibilities / Tasks Technical Analysis & Feasibility Analyze product samples sent by Sales and Service Managers to determine the feasibility of separating liquid or solid phases using separator technologies. Perform lab‑scale tests to validate the most effective technical approach for each customer case. On‑Site Testing & Process Optimization Organize and execute tests at customer sites to scale up laboratory processes. Optimize, troubleshoot, and improve existing customer processes involving separation technology. Advise customers on how to upgrade and enhance their operations using separators, guiding their technical decision-making. Innovation, Trends & Market Exploration Stay up to date on industry trends to identify new applications where separation technology can provide value. Collaborate with public and private research centers to expand internal knowledge related to separation processes. Product & Application Evaluation Evaluate new GEA Westfalia products to determine their potential application in customer processes and internal projects. Sales Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration Provide technical support to Sales Managers by recommending the right separator type, configuration, and process parameters for each project. Contribute to the introduction of separation technology into new markets or customer segments. Make autonomous technical decisions regarding separation configurations, always aligned with commercial strategy. Your Profile / Qualifications Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Food Engineering .
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