Senior Field Service Engineer, Poultry Processing (Global Travel)

Marel Poultry B.V.; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission and optimize primary processing equipment for stunning, scalding and defeathering systems in a global food processing environment.

You will lead on-site commissioning, collaborate with production management, and perform rigorous parameter tuning while ensuring welfare compliance and high uptime. Travel ~60% internationally, with opportunities to improve processes and deliver customer training.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the food processing Industry is a plus.
• Experience with installation and commissioning of complex machinery.
• Understanding of process parameters (temperature, dwell time, voltage, mechanical impact) is a plus.
• Experience working in hygienic and regulated production environments is a plus.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel internationally (~60%).

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and optimize Electrical Stunning and Controlled Atmosphere Stunning Systems.
• Lead commissioning of complete primary processing sections.
• Optimize process parameters in collaboration with production management.
• Perform root cause analysis on welfare deviations or quality issues.
• Act as escalation point during critical start-ups and provide technical feedback.
• Train customers on correct machine setup, welfare compliance and preventive maintenance.
• Advise customers on process improvements and upgrades.

Skills

Electrical systems

Commissioning

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Education

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission and optimize primary processing equipment for stunning, scalding and defeathering systems in a global food processing environment.

You will lead on-site commissioning, collaborate with production management, and perform rigorous parameter tuning while ensuring welfare compliance and high uptime. Travel ~60% internationally, with opportunities to improve processes and deliver customer training.