Global Field Service Engineer - PLC & Automation

Vacaturemuis; Nederland; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Engineer based in the Netherlands to install, commission and troubleshoot automated production lines at customer sites across Europe. The role involves substantial international travel and staying away from home for stretches, with a travel time of about 50–60%.

You will read electrical schematics, diagnose faults, and support customers on-site and remotely. A Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering degree and PLC experience are required, along with good

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with PLC-controlled systems.
• Ability to read basic electrical schematics.
• Experience in an industrial environment with machinery or automation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical approach.
• Good communication and customer focus.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally (50–60%).

Responsibilities

• Installing, commissioning and testing industrial machinery at customer sites.
• Troubleshooting faults in electrical systems and PLC-controlled machinery.
• Reading basic electrical schematics to identify components and faults.
• Working with PLC systems without programming PLCs yourself.
• Carrying out service, maintenance and repair to ensure uptime.
• Supporting customers on-site and remotely, explaining issues.
• Coordinating with customers and colleagues to complete service tasks.
• Reporting findings and follow-up actions.

Skills

PLC systems experience

Electrical schematics

Industrial environment

Troubleshooting

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Engineer based in the Netherlands to install, commission and troubleshoot automated production lines at customer sites across Europe. The role involves substantial international travel and staying away from home for stretches, with a travel time of about 50–60%.

You will read electrical schematics, diagnose faults, and support customers on-site and remotely. A Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering degree and PLC experience are required, along with good