Electrical Project Engineer - Control Systems

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York, North Yorkshire, England, GBR
In-Office
81K-93K Annually
Junior
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Design, develop, and test control system configurations for industrial refrigeration. Configure PLC programs, oversee electrical contract drawings, write control-logic manuals, provide startup support, refine contract details, and share productivity improvements with other engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 12 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 Refrigeration North America, Inc., an industrial refrigeration manufacturer headquartered in York, PA, is searching for an Electrical Project Engineer - Control Systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and test configurations in a fast-paced environment.

  • Configure programs for control of industrial refrigeration equipment.

  • Work to refine contract details.

  • Oversee the creation of electrical contract drawings.

  • Write manuals explaining the configured control logic.

  • Provide start up support for executed contracts.

  • Ability to share productivity enhancements found with other Project Engineers.

Your Profile / Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field highly preferred. Participation in Internship or Co-op program preferred.

  • 0-5 years of related experience

  • Knowledge of industrial refrigeration, panel building, electrical drafting, PLC programming, and/or VBA scripting is preferred.

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word

​Experience/Exposure to the following is preferred:

  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Standard Controllers, RSLogix™ 5000 programming software

  • AutoCAD

  • Ethernet/RS-485 communications

  • XML/VB/PLC/SCADA

  • Discrete Logic Programming

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $81,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year.  GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Participation in Internship or Co-op program
  • 0-5 years of related experience
  • Knowledge of industrial refrigeration
  • Panel building experience
  • Electrical drafting experience
  • PLC programming
  • VBA scripting
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix Standard Controllers
  • RSLogix 5000 programming software
  • AutoCAD
  • Ethernet and RS-485 communications
  • XML
  • VB (Visual Basic)
  • SCADA experience
  • Discrete Logic Programming
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
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The Company
Nordrhein-Westfalen
13,872 Employees
Year Founded: 1881

What We Do

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group specializes in machinery, plants, as well as process technology and components. GEA provides sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets and offers a comprehensive service portfolio

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