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GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

Dairy Products Technologist

Equipment Field ServiceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeBeinette, Italy€30k - €40k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Practical knowledge of dairy processes and an interest in technology applied to industrial production.
  • Experience in the dairy sector, gained in dairies, production facilities, technology departments, or companies manufacturing machinery and equipment for the food sector.
  • Knowledge of the main cheese-production processes.
  • Ability to understand how pH, temperature, moisture, raw-material composition, and stretching conditions affect final product quality.
  • Ability to analyze process data and good command of Excel.
  • Good knowledge of English for daily work with international customers.
  • Availability for frequent international travel, approximately 60–70% of working time and at least 80 days per year, including trips lasting 2–3 consecutive weeks.
  • Autonomy, adaptability, and problem-solving ability in production environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support the start-up of new production lines and individual machines at customer facilities, predominantly abroad.
  • Set and optimize technological process parameters according to raw materials, products, and required performance.
  • Support customers in producing mozzarella, pizza cheese, and other pasta filata cheeses, addressing moisture, pH, temperatures, processing times, yield, consistency, and functional product characteristics.
  • Analyze and resolve process problems by identifying causes and defining appropriate corrective actions.
  • Train customer personnel in machine use and key process parameters.
  • Collect and analyze technological and process data in the field, using Excel to interpret data and support technical decisions.
  • Collaborate with Service and After Sales on technological interventions involving installed machines and lines.
  • Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, and R&D to improve plant performance and existing solutions.
  • Support Sales, when needed, during initial project stages by helping define technical solutions and performance indicators.
  • Contribute field experience to the improvement and future development of the company's technologies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Specific experience producing mozzarella, pizza cheese, or other pasta filata cheeses.
  • A degree in Food Science and Technology, Food or Process Engineering, Dairy Science and Technology, Food Biotechnology, or a related discipline; this is a plus but not essential.
  • Practical, comprehensive experience of the production process gained in a dairy or dairy-production facility, including candidates who have not yet worked for a machinery manufacturer.

About the Company

GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

GEA Group provides systems and components for processing in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, offering end-to-end process solutions from engineering and installation to service. Its equipment forms integrated processing lines that transform raw materials into finished products, with customizable modules for drying, separation, heating/cooling, and sanitation. It differentiates itself through a long history, global scale, and a diversified portfolio built via strategic acquisitions, enabling complete, one-stop project delivery. Its goal is to advance technologies and expand its impact by delivering reliable, efficient processing solutions that support sustainability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1881

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