Process Automation Engineer
GEA Group · Oakdale, MN · 3 wk ago
$70k–$90k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no invention. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Also remove lines like "Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above..." etc. Also remove EEO statement. Also remove "Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship..." maybe that's not boilerplate? It's about sponsorship; might be considered relevant? It's a requirement about work authorization. Could be considered part of Qualifications/Requirements. We'll keep that info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro paragraph about GEA Group: "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 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide."
That's about the company; could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can put an "About the role" heading with that intro.
- Then there is a block: "Hiring Requirements Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first dayRecharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or exploreInvest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings fasterKeep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillsetLive well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habitsGet support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidanceSave smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses"
That looks like benefits list. It's under "Hiring Requirements" but actually it's benefits. So we should treat as Benefits section.
- Then: "The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 to $90,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not guaranteed 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 a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards."
That's Pay section.
- Then: "Job Summary The Process Automation Engineer role is located in Oakdale, MN and is a key contributor within the Automation Engineering team, supporting projects across the Nutrition Plant Engineering Division in North America. Projects span a wide range of industries and technologies, including Food, Dairy, Beverage, Brewery, Chemical, Pharmaceutical. This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule."
That's about the role/Job Summary; could be part of About the role or separate. We'll incorporate into About the role.
- Then: "Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as required." Then a long list of duties.
We'll put Responsibilities section with
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no invention. Remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. Also remove lines like "Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above..." etc. Also remove EEO statement. Also remove "Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship..." maybe that's not boilerplate? It's about sponsorship; might be considered relevant? It's a requirement about work authorization. Could be considered part of Qualifications/Requirements. We'll keep that info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro paragraph about GEA Group: "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 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide."
That's about the company; could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can put an "About the role" heading with that intro.
- Then there is a block: "Hiring Requirements Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first dayRecharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or exploreInvest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings fasterKeep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillsetLive well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habitsGet support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidanceSave smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses"
That looks like benefits list. It's under "Hiring Requirements" but actually it's benefits. So we should treat as Benefits section.
- Then: "The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000 to $90,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not guaranteed 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 a discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards."
That's Pay section.
- Then: "Job Summary The Process Automation Engineer role is located in Oakdale, MN and is a key contributor within the Automation Engineering team, supporting projects across the Nutrition Plant Engineering Division in North America. Projects span a wide range of industries and technologies, including Food, Dairy, Beverage, Brewery, Chemical, Pharmaceutical. This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule."
That's about the role/Job Summary; could be part of About the role or separate. We'll incorporate into About the role.
- Then: "Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as required." Then a long list of duties.
We'll put Responsibilities section with - each duty.
- Then: "Your Profile / Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."
Then list: Education And Experience bullet points.
We'll put Requirements or Qualifications section. The instruction says we can have Requirements and Qualifications separate but we should avoid thin sections. We'll combine into one section maybe "Qualifications". But we need to follow headings list: they gave examples: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose which to include. We'll include About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Skills if there are specific skills listed. The qualifications list includes skills: analytical skills, English communication, interpersonal skills, computer literate, MS Office, ability to work independently, travel 25%. Those are skills. Could make a Skills section. But we might combine into Qualifications.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to remove boilerplate: EEO statement, visa sponsorship note? The note about visa sponsorship is not boilerplate but it's a requirement about work authorization. Could be included in Qualifications. We'll keep it.
We also need to remove duplicated lines and application instructions like "Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above..." and "#engineeringforthebetter". Also remove the line "At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact." That's kinda fluff but maybe keep as part of About the role? It's not substantive detail about role; could be considered boilerplate? It's a tagline. Might be considered fluff but not explicitly prohibited. Safer to keep? The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions." That line is not those categories. It's more marketing fluff. Might be okay to keep. But we could drop it as not essential. However we need to preserve ALL substantive information; that line is not substantive about the job. It's more promotional. I'd consider it non-essential and could be removed. But the instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; does not require to keep fluff. I'd remove it to keep concise.
Also remove "#engineeringforthebetter". Also remove "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." That's substantive about work authorization; keep.
Now let's extract sections.
About the role: combine intro paragraph + Job Summary.
Intro: "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 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide."
Job Summary: "The Process Automation Engineer role is located in Oakdale, MN and is a key contributor within the Automation Engineering team, supporting projects across the Nutrition Plant Engineering Division in North America. Projects span a wide range of industries and technologies, including Food, Dairy, Beverage, Brewery, Chemical, Pharmaceutical. This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule."
Combine into a paragraph or two paragraphs under About the role.
Responsibilities: list of duties.
Let's extract each duty sentence:
- Designs electrical control panels and control systems by applying knowledge of electricity, materials, and instrumentation/control equipment.
- Incorporates specifications and requirements into system design and specifies and requisitions equipment accordingly.
- Coordinates and supervises design requirements with designers.
- Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
- Coordinates, supervises and inspects the activity of electricians performing system wiring both in-house (skid systems) and at customer sites.
- Provides electrical checkout of systems in-house and at customer sites.
- Generates detailed process Functional Descriptions (FDs) from general process descriptions handed over from the product departments. Coordinates with the product departments to ensure the programming will meet their requirements.
- Coordinates with Team Lead - Process Automation to fully understand the Process Automation standards, and to implement those concepts in the control systems.
- Designs software applications by applying knowledge of computer programs, systems, and networks, and/or by supervising and coordinating the design done by subcontractors.
- Tests software applications by performing simulation testing of software on the hardware platforms or emulators.
- Coordinate schedule and budget with the Team Lead - Process Automation and the Project Manager.
- Completes projects by commissioning instrumentation, electrical, and control systems at customer sites.
- Maintains product and company reputation by utilizing established equipment, procedures, and designs, and complying with federal, state and local regulations.
- Maintains confidentiality by keeping information confidential.
- Prepares documentation to be included in operating manual by identifying and describing equipment operating characteristics.
- Contributes to team effort by assisting others with their projects and completing non-project related tasks as assigned.
We'll put each as
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Qualifications: list:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Must have proven analytical skills.
- Must possess good English language communication skills both verbal and written skills.
- Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required.
- Computer literate, (word processing at 60 wpm, Excel spreadsheet, e-mail).
- Advantageous to have working knowledge of MS Office products.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must be able to travel as assignments require (25%).
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. (from visa note)
Maybe also "Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions." That's a statement; could be included.
We could also include Skills section separate: analytical skills, English communication, interpersonal skills, computer literate, MS Office, ability to work independently, travel 25%. But we can keep within Qualifications.
Benefits: list from that block:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
- Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
- A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
- Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
- Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
- Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
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Pay: The typical base pay range... plus note about discretionary bonus and equity awards.
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maybe with details.
Schedule: The posting mentions hybrid work schedule. That's schedule info. So we should include a Schedule section with that detail.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We must not include empty sections.
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We must not include markdown code fences.
Let's craft.
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for each heading, then content:
for prose,
- for lists.
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not using.
We must not include markdown code fences.
Let's craft.
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We must not include markdown code fences.
Let's craft.
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