GEA 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 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.
Responsibilities / Tasks
Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 13 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
GEA Group, located in Frisco, TX, is searching for an Application Technologist to join our Technology Center.
Responsibilities :
Support day-to-day operations of the Technology Center and execute customer testing activities in accordance with defined objectives and schedules.
Operate GEA processing equipment installed in the Technology Center to perform customer demos, trials, validations, and application tests.
Prepare, set up, and configure equipment, raw materials, and utilities required for tests, including coordination of sanitation, cleaning, and safe working conditions before and after testing activities.
Execute customer tests in alignment with defined KPIs, test parameters, and performance metrics, and accurately record test data and observations.
Support preparation of test reports and ensure proper documentation, storage, and safeguarding of all test results, data, images, and related records in designated systems and folders.
Maintain Technology Center equipment, utilities, and facilities in proper working condition, including coordination of spare parts, materials, waste removal, and general housekeeping.
Setup and operate all equipment in the Technology Center with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Engineering, Operations, Business Units, Product Specialists, and Service teams, to ensure successful execution of tests and alignment with customer expectations.
Provide application and product development support through technological verification and testing, both in the Technology Center and at customer sites as required.
Support commissioning activities and provide onsite training at customer locations as needed, ensuring proper application of equipment and processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement of applications, processes, and equipment performance by monitoring updates from Business Units and sharing technical feedback.
Support development and maintenance of application databases and technical inputs used in the sales and application process.
Actively support regional and market-specific initiatives, including collaboration with regional sales teams to promote Technology Center capabilities and customer engagement.
Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to GEA sales and sales support teams in the field of food technology and applications.
Perform all duties in compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, and carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.
Your Profile / Qualifications
Bachelors or B.Sc degree (minimum) in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Agricultural or Dairy Science (with food processing focus) or…