Application Engineer - Hygienic Process (f/m/d)

SalesDenmark, Holstebro

October 11 2026

Full time

Permanent

Job benefits
Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Continuous personnel development (e-learnings & projects)

Free day to volunteer

About the position
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.

Your responsibilities and tasks
We are looking for an Application Engineer - Hygienic Process(f/m/d) to join us at the earliest possible date.

This position can be based on-site in Holstebro, Denmark or Büchen, Germany and reports to the Hiring Manager located in Denmark.

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 and 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 within a highly regulated environment, with a proven track record of planning and implementing plant systems and components in the food, beverage, dairy, brewing, or pharmaceutical industries
• Strong communication and consulting skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical topics
• Fluent in English and German or Danish; 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
• Willingness to travel to customers for on-site support and our location in Büchen, if based in Holstebro (approximately 50 days a year)

We offer:

• An international work environment with an open and supportive team culture
• Attractive compensation
• Opportunity for mobile working
• Permanent employment contract
• Training and development opportunities
• Structured onboarding process

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.

About GEA
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.

GEA 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.

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