JBT Food Tech

Field Service Engineer

JBT Food Tech$72K — $93K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or automation engineering, or vocational degree with relevant experience.
  • Strong electrical background and troubleshooting skills essential.
  • Experience or interest in electrical cabinet (re)build, software installation/configuration, and troubleshooting PLCs required.
  • Affinity with process engineering and food production is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 65-80% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and execute installations of controls, including electrical cabinets and PLC software.
  • Conduct service visits and troubleshoot production issues at customer sites.
  • Supervise local employees during larger installation projects.
  • Maintain customer communication and provide progress reports.
  • Train customers and colleagues, and provide feedback on results.
  • Plan upcoming projects and report on completed work.
  • Participate in personal and technical training sessions, both in-office and on-site.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance on day one.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • Family leave benefits.
  • Matched 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Inclusive team culture with emphasis on collaboration and growth opportunities.
Full Job Description
As a Field Service Engineer Control Systems at JBT Marel, your most important responsibility is to install and maintain our machines at our customers. Customer satisfaction, preparation, executing the job, and reporting are important characteristics in this job. Having a strong electrical background and troubleshooting skills are essential for the job.

What you'll be doing

Prepare and execute the controls (electrical cabinets/software/PLC) part of installation-jobs.

Conduct service visits.

Troubleshoot production issues at customers' sites.

Supervise local employees in larger installation projects.

Keep in touch with, and report to the customer about the progress.

Train the customer, colleagues and feedback results.

Preparing your next project(s) and reporting on completed projects.

Personal and technical trainings, both in the office and on the job.

Regular meetings with your manager and the team.

What we are looking for

You are passionate about technology, like to travel and have a real service attitude. You are independent, flexible and stress resilient. Furthermore, you like to work hands-on, have an analytical mind and strong problem-solving skills.

Have a bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or automation engineering, or a vocational level degree in the same area with several years of relevant experience.

Have experience with or an interest in electrical cabinet (re)build, software installation/configuration, and/or troubleshooting PLCs.

Affinity with process engineering and/or food production is also a plus.

Are willing to travel (~65-80%).

Since we are looking for several Field Service Engineers, both young graduates and experienced candidates are more than welcome to apply.

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

The estimated hourly pay range for this role is $35.00 - $45.00 an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

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About JBT Food Tech

JBT FoodTech is a subsidiary of JBT Corporation, a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. JBT FoodTech designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated food processing systems for the preparation of meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and bakery products. The company's equipment is used in the production of frozen food products, canned foods, and ready-to-eat meals. JBT FoodTech operates in more than 25 countries and has a customer base that includes multinational food processing companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1884 as the John Bean Spray Pump Company and is headquartered in Lombard, Illinois.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1894

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