Field Service Engineer Meat

Marel France S.A.R.L.; Baud; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Engineer – Meat to install, commission, and service advanced meat processing equipment across France, with a Brittany focus. You will troubleshoot, perform maintenance, and provide on-site training, while traveling to customer sites and occasionally working weekends.

You should have a mechatronics background, experience with complex machinery, and strong diagnostic skills. A valid driver’s license is required and travel flexibility is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics background combining mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Experience servicing, commissioning, or maintaining complex machinery.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands‑on approach.
• Willingness to travel across France and work weekends when needed.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service JBT Marel Meat equipment at customer sites in France, especially Brittany.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, rebuilds, and upgrades on machinery.
• Provide technical support and training during installations and service calls.
• Adhere to safety requirements and document service activities and deficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Mechatronics

Field service

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Travel flexibility

Driver's license

Job description

Field Service Engineer – Meat

Are you ready to put your mechatronics expertise to work with a global leader in food processing solutions? As our Field Service Engineer – Meat, you will play a vital role in installing, commissioning, and servicing advanced Meat processing machinery for leading manufacturers across France, with a focus on the Brittany region. With a mechatronics background that combines mechanical and electrical knowledge, you’ll ensure our systems operate at peak performance. You’ll represent JBT Marel with professionalism, flexibility, and dedication, including global travel and frequent weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service JBT Marel Meat processing equipment at customer sites across France, with a focus on Brittany.


• Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and corrective work on both mechanical and electrical systems.


• Carry out preventive maintenance, rebuilds, and upgrades on machinery.


• Provide technical support and customer training during installations and service.


• Follow all JBT and customer safety requirements, maintaining the highest standards.


• Document service activities, reporting deficiencies and improvement opportunities.


• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring satisfaction and trust.


• Work flexibly, including weekends, to support customer and business needs.

About You

You are a skilled mechatronics engineer with a balance of mechanical and electrical expertise. You thrive on solving technical challenges in the field, are comfortable traveling to our customers. You’ll bring:

• A mechanical or mechatronics background (education or equivalent experience).


• Experience servicing, maintaining, or commissioning complex machinery or capital equipment.


• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues in both mechanical and electrical systems.


• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands‑on approach.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong customer relationships.


• A proactive and independent mindset, with the ability to work as part of a team.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Flexibility to work weekends as required.

What’s in it for you?

• Exposure to advanced mechatronics systems and automation technologies.


• Opportunities to work across France, supporting leading food producers.


• Professional growth, training, and career development opportunities.


• A collaborative and supportive team environment.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Who are we

JBT Marel is a global leader in food processing solutions, delivering advanced equipment and services that help producers maximize efficiency, ensure food safety, and achieve sustainable growth. Trusted by manufacturers worldwide, we are committed to innovation, customer success, and shaping the future of food.

Learn more about us: https://www.marel.com

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