Application Development Internship

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.
The Intern will work in the Chemical/Pharma/Oil and gas/Environmental industries.

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA Group’s innovative engineering initiative dedicated to advancing mechanical separation technology, optimizing process workflows, and unlocking new market opportunities—especially within the Chemical/Pharmaceutical/Mining sectors. Rooted in precision, performance, and sustainability, the internship bridges hands-on engineering with strategic insights to drive real-world impact. As part of this project, interns don’t just observe—they actively contribute, collaborate with cross-functional professionals, and see their work shape engineering solutions with real business value.

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What You’ll Do

• Orientation Immersion: Participate in a one-week onboarding program to understand GEA’s business landscape and the scope of the Kytero Development project.
• Department Insights: Attend introductory sessions with various departments to gain a broad perspective of GEA’s operations.
• Professional Shadows: Spend your second week shadowing experienced operations and engineering professionals to learn hands-on skills and industry best practices.
• Market Exploration: Dedicate 20% of your time to conducting market research and preparing presentations, focusing on the Application Development projects.
• Engineering Impact: Lead a Business Enhancement or Lean Project under the guidance of the Engineering Manager, highlighting engineering’s role in customer success.
• Project Execution: From weeks 3–12, take ownership of your assigned Pharma/Chem/Mining Development tasks, applying your skills to contribute to operational excellence.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Full-time enrollment in an accredited engineering program.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Passion for learning and making a meaningful contribution.
• Availability to work 15–20 hours/week during the academic year and full-time during breaks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms for extended periods.
• Capability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Visual abilities including close vision, distance vision, color recognition, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Willingness to work in both office and shop environments, with potential exposure to noise, welding, grinding dust, and fumes.

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