Field Service Engineer

John Bean Technologies N.V.; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a hands-on Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain and repair specialist equipment across Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. The role requires extensive international travel (75%+) and independent problem-solving, with support from global service teams.

A proactive, safety-conscious mindset is essential and you’ll work on high-precision machinery in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Field Service or maintenance engineer.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with precision components.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience and basic PLC knowledge.
• Fluent English written and spoken; Dutch a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally at least 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance, inspection and repair activities on customer equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults, with focus on fine mechanics and small components.
• Support electrical troubleshooting and basic PLC diagnostics where required.
• Provide technical support to customers across Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and wider EMEA.
• Identify equipment issues, carry out corrective actions and recommend improvements to maximise performance.
• Maintain accurate service reports and document all work at customer sites.
• Build strong relationships with customers and provide professional technical support.
• Collaborate with internal service teams to ensure effective delivery.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Fault finding

Customer service

International travel

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Basic PLC diagnostics

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

• 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. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth - and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together.

Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable - and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.