Process & Application Engineer – Separation Technology

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.

Experience

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

We offer:

• Attractive compensation package aligned with experience & responsibilities

• Private health insurance plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote)

• 23 days of vacation per year

• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team
• Continuous internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026.

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