JBT Marel

Field Service Engineer

JBT Marel  •  Kingdom of Belgium (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you a mechanically minded Field Service Engineer looking for an international role with extensive travel and the opportunity to work on specialist industrial machinery?

JBT Marel is looking for a technically capable and customer-focused Field Service Engineer to join our international Service team. Ideally based in Belgium, Netherlands or Germany (with a EU based country passport allowing for quick dispatching and/or visa request processing), you will support customers across these regions and wider EMEA, delivering technical expertise, maintenance and troubleshooting on specialist equipment.

This is a highly mobile position, involving 75% or more international travel, offering the opportunity to work with customers across different countries and develop your technical expertise within a global organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Field Service Engineer, you will play an important role in ensuring the reliability, performance and availability of our customers' equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out installation, commissioning, maintenance, inspection and repair activities on customer equipment
  • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults, with a particular focus on fine mechanics and small, precision-critical components
  • Supporting electrical troubleshooting and carrying out basic PLC diagnostics where required
  • Providing technical support to customers across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and wider EMEA
  • Identifying equipment issues, carrying out corrective actions and recommending improvements to maximise machine performance
  • Maintaining accurate service reports and documenting all work carried out at customer sites
  • Building strong relationships with customers and providing professional, responsive technical support
  • Working closely with internal service teams and colleagues to ensure effective service delivery

About You

You are a hands-on, mechanically focused engineer who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment and working in an international customer-facing environment. You take pride in delivering high-quality technical work, have a methodical approach to fault-finding and are comfortable working independently at customer sites.

You’ll bring:

  • Strong mechanical engineering skills, ideally with experience working on precision or fine mechanical systems
  • Some electrical knowledge and the ability to troubleshoot electrical faults. Basic PLC troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities would be an advantage.
  • A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving and fault-finding
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • The flexibility and willingness to undertake extensive international travel
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with international teams
  • A proactive approach to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Experience & Education

  • Previous experience in a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or similar technical role
  • Strong mechanical engineering background, ideally involving small or precision-critical mechanical components
  • Electrical troubleshooting experience and basic PLC knowledge
  • Experience within the canning industry / a seamer mechanic would be a significant advantage .
  • Fluent English, both written and spoken. Dutch language skills would be advantageous
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally for at least 75% of the working time

Travel & Working Environment

This is an international field-based position, ideally suited to someone based in Belgium, Germany or the Netherlands.

You will support customers across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and the wider EMEA region, with 75%+ travel expected. Flexibility is essential, as assignments will involve working across different countries, weekends and customer locations.

A company car will be provided as part of the package.

What’s in it for You?

  • An international Field Service role with extensive exposure to customers and specialist equipment
  • The opportunity to develop your technical expertise across a global service organisation
  • A company car provided
  • The chance to work independently and take ownership of customer service activities
  • Exposure to a variety of technical challenges, machinery and international working environments
  • Opportunities to collaborate with experienced technical and service colleagues across EMEA
  • Career development opportunities within a global organisation

Who We Are

JBT Marel is a global provider of technology, equipment and services for the food and beverage processing industries. We help customers around the world improve productivity, efficiency, food quality and sustainability through innovative solutions and dedicated customer support.

With an international presence and a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, we offer an environment where collaboration, individuality and talent are valued.

Interested?

Are you ready to take your mechanical engineering skills on the road and support customers across Europe and beyond?

Apply now and take the next step in your international Field Service career with JBT Marel.

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About JBT Marel

JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated technology, equipment, software, and services to the food and beverage industry. Driven by a singular purpose—to transform the future of food—we empower businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

Whether you operate in animal protein, plant-based products, fresh produce, ready meals, beverages, or beyond, we’re here to work with you. We combine transformative technology, applied knowledge, and holistic thinking to solve your most pressing challenges and support your most ambitious goals.

JBT Marel unites JBT and Marel, two pioneering companies with complementary strengths. With our combined portfolios, we’re exceptionally well-equipped to provide you with precisely the solutions you need. And with a global team of talented professionals and a presence in over 30 countries, we offer a world of expertise and service excellence.

Guided by sustainability and working in close partnership, we’re here to help you make a meaningful difference. Together, let’s transform the future of food.

*The JBT Marel trademark is current undergoing registration and in some jurisdictions may already be registered. We reserve all rights in connection with enforcement and protection of our trademark.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Year Founded
Unknown
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