FDS Field Service Engineer

JBT; Lakeland (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global technology provider in the food and beverage industry as a Field Service Technician. This exciting opportunity involves installing, servicing, and maintaining high-value equipment while ensuring top operational efficiency. You will work remotely, primarily in the upper Midwest, and engage in hands-on troubleshooting, training, and preventive maintenance. With a strong emphasis on integrity and teamwork, this role offers a chance to grow your skills within a stable organization that values continuous improvement. Enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with opportunities for overtime and educational reimbursement. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this position is for you!

Benefits

Medical coverage through United Healthcare

Dental coverage through Delta Dental

Vision coverage through VSP

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discounts on products and services

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical and mechanical skills.
• Proficient in maintaining complex spreadsheets and email communication.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain linear filler equipment.
• Provide training and troubleshoot equipment problems.

Skills

Electrical Skills

Mechanical Skills

Automation Experience

Troubleshooting Skills

Customer Service Skills

Education

2-Year Degree in Mechanical Engineering

2-Year Degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical Degree

Tools

Office Software

CAD Software

Database Management Tools

Job description

Overview

We are a leading global technology and solutions provider to high-value segments of the industrial food and beverage industries.

The products we make are heavy industrial equipment, like juice extractors, filling machines, high pressure processors, sterilizers, tanks and vessels, and many more. We have manufacturing facilities in several locations in the United States and around the world.

The Opportunity

We are looking for someone remote in the upper Midwest; the Wisconsin area would be great, who will work on our linear filler equipment. We need you to install and repair this piece of equipment which requires a high level of mechanical, automation, and food processing experience.

This is where you come in! We need people who can install, service, and maintain our equipment to keep it running at top operating efficiency. To be successful in this position, you will need to:

1. Provide basic training and advance training in all Americas for aseptic processes and Linear Filler procedures.
2. Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and make appropriate repairs or recommendations for repairs to clients.
3. Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs of equipment; be available for customer care at short notice.
4. Perform regular preventive maintenance on equipment with the coordination of clients, such as equipment inspections and small repairs.
5. Provide advisory services during equipment install, service and repair visits by instructing third parties and performing quality reviews to ensure that quality standards are met.
6. Coordinate contractor work at customer sites.
7. Read and interpret equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service.
8. Read and interpret electrical and mechanical CAD drawings, P&ID's, and flow schemes.
9. Prepare and submit inspection reports, service reports, time sheets, and expense reports promptly to Service Coordinator or Service Manager. All reports are done weekly.
10. Adhere to Food & Dairy System's dispatch policy.
11. Inspect all operating parts to ensure operation within expected tolerances.
12. Maintain inspection records of equipment; determine trends affecting equipment and assessing how to make corrections.
13. Recommend equipment modifications to eliminate future performance problems. Advise client on replacement part orders.
14. Interact with customer regarding status of commissioning, daily.
15. Take and respond to customer service, emergency, and breakdown calls during business hours. Could be asked to take calls after hours on occasions.
16. Provide technical expertise running bottle and machine validations through FDA authorities in United States.
17. Troubleshoot when problems occur at a customer's site during installation and commissioning.

Why is JBT a Great Place to Work?

We are a stable organization with values: Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, and a Passion for our customers.

As part of a large global organization, you will have opportunities for learning within your trade and growth beyond your current skillset. Multiple locations around the US and around the world provide numerous job opportunities. We also offer an educational reimbursement plan for employees who want to advance their formal education.

• We have great health and welfare benefits and more!
• Medical coverage through United Healthcare
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee discounts on products and services like event tickets, personal cell phone service, car insurance, and more

And, most of our Field Service positions offer overtime opportunities to increase your annual gross income!

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 70%, up to 6 weeks at a time

Required:

• Advance electrical and mechanical skills, minimum 5 years of experience
• 2 year degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering, or technical degree
• Proficient email, recordkeeping, routine database activity, spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets), graphics.
• Proficient with Office software.
• Clean driving record

Great to have:

• Automation experience
• Aseptics experience
• Experience in PLC troubleshooting with Siemens, Allen Bradley, or Beckhoff Industrial PLC
• Knowledge of thermal processing related to food sterilization
• Knowledge of Aseptics
• Knowledge of FDA

Annual Range is $40 to $44 plus benefits incentive plans and overtime. Compensation may vary based on skills.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. Also, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying.