(Sr.) Field Service Engineer Poultry - Primary Processing

Marel; Boxmeer; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive secondary benefits

Professional support and development training

Professional development

Job summary

A leading global food processing company is seeking a Field Service Engineer for their operations in Boxmeer, Netherlands. This role involves leading the installation and optimization of stunning systems while ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering and proven experience in the food processing sector. A strong command of English and willingness to travel internationally are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with installation and commissioning of complex machinery.
• Experience in the food processing industry is a plus.
• Good command of English (spoken and written).
• Understanding of process parameters (temperature, dwell time, voltage) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally ~60%.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation, commissioning and optimization of stunning systems.
• Lead commissioning of complete primary processing sections.
• Advise customers on process improvements and upgrades.
• Perform root cause analysis on welfare deviations or quality issues.
• Provide structured reporting and technical feedback to engineering.
• Train customers on machine setup, welfare compliance and preventive maintenance.
• Advise customers on process improvements and upgrades.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Process awareness

Strong ethical and regulatory understanding

Ability to travel internationally

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

At JBT Marel, Primary Processing is where animal wellbeing, customer demands and needs, product quality and line performance come together. We are looking for a Field Service Engineer who understands that the first stages of the process determine everything that follows.

In this role, you are the technical specialist for Stunning, Scalding and Defeathering systems. You ensure that our equipment operates in full compliance with animal wellbeing standards while achieving optimal yield, quality and uptime. This is a specialist role for someone who combines mechanical expertise with strong technological process appearance and ethical responsibility.

What you’ll be doing:

You are responsible for installation, commissioning and optimization of:

• Electrical Stunning and Controlled Atmosphere Stunning Systems
• Post stunning process equipment
• Immersion scalding and AeroScalding systems
• Pluckers, finishers and complete defeathering modules

Your focus goes beyond mechanical functionality. You safeguard:

• Compliance with animal welfare regulations (EU and international standards)
• Evaluate stunning behavior and performance and correct stunning parameters
• Customer demands on primary and “end product” quality
• Controlled scalding temperature and dwell times
• Optimal defeathering performance with respect to performance and carcass damage

On‑site, you:

• 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, within your specialism, during critical start‑ups
• Provide structured reporting and technical feedback to engineering
• Train customers on correct machine setup, welfare compliance and preventive maintenance
• Advise customers on process improvements and upgrades

What kind of a person are you?

You are a person with strong process awareness and a clear understanding of the ethical and regulatory impact of your work. To be successful in this role you recognize yourself in the profile below:

• Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in the food processing Industry is a plus
• Proven 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%)

What’s in it for you?

At JBT Marel, your contribution is valued and recognized. In return for your expertise and commitment, we offer:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive secondary benefits
• A high level of autonomy and trust in how you perform your work
• Opportunities to make a visible impact in a growing global organization
• Clear objectives, realistic expectations, and professional support
• A respectful, inclusive, and safety‑focused working environment

Working at JBT Marel

Due to the global nature of this role, international travel is a key component of the job. You can expect to be away from home on a regular basis. At JBT Marel, we strongly value work–life balance and long‑term sustainability. That is why we work with clear project planning and transparent travel schedules, taking personal commitments, holidays, and important private moments into account wherever possible.

To help you continuously grow as a technical specialist, your time will also be dedicated to:

• Thorough preparation for upcoming projects and structured reporting after completion
• Advanced technical and personal development training, both on‑site and at our offices
• Regular alignment meetings with your manager and peers to share knowledge and best practices