Field Service Engineer Meat Midwest NA

Marel Inc.; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

life insurance

short-term and long-term disability

family leave

vision coverage

matched 401(k) plan

Job summary

Marel Inc. is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to service JBT Marel equipment remotely across the Midwest United States. The role requires troubleshooting, installation, and customer training with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

The candidate will work independently, mentor junior team members when needed, and report progress to stakeholders. English proficiency and a mechanical/electrical/software engineering background are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical and/or Software engineering or similar knowledge level.
• Technical college degree preferred.
• Recognized product training on food processing equipment preferred.
• Strong communicator with analytical skill and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellent performance of troubleshooting, repair, installation, maintenance, customer training and/or general support for JBT Marel machinery at customer facilities.
• Maintains own skills and is technically proficient to install, troubleshoot, repair and train customers on JBT Marel equipment / solutions and carry out routine maintenance jobs.
• Ensures quality and disciplined preparation and reporting of the visits to update customer support coordinators and field service administrators to ensure best possible customer outcome.
• Sets priorities in accordance with the needs of the company and the customer.
• Ensures the customer will experience a confident, emphatic and competent service from the organization.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

On-site support

Technical communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering

Technical college degree preferred

Job description

The Field Service Engineer (FSE) is the front-line field service representative and is responsible for fulfilling the customer's expectations during field service activities. The FSE is experienced in JBT Marel equipment (or equivalent) and works independently, solving technical and/or technological issues for a standard product process. The FSE may mentor junior FSEs and provide basic training. Candidates need to reside in the Midwestern area of the United States.

Main Tasks

• The FSE: Ensures excellent performance of troubleshooting, repair, installation, maintenance, customer training and/or general support for JBT Marel machinery at customer facilities. This includes activities like preparation of installation and maintenance activities, aftercare of new installations and keeping in close contact with the customer and report the progress.
• Maintains own skills and is technically proficient in the skills necessary to install, trouble-shoot, repair and train customers on JBT Marel equipment / solutions and carry out routine maintenance jobs.
• Ensures quality and disciplined preparation and reporting of the visits to update customer support coordinators and field service administrators to ensure best possible customer outcome.
• Sets priorities in accordance with the needs of the company and the customer.
• Ensures the customer will experience a confident, emphatic and competent service from the organization.
• Ensures that in situations where the service delivery to the customer is compromised the Field Service Engineer will escalated the matter according the company's processes to ensure the right support to the customer.
• Follows company processes consistently: Secure a meeting with the customer upon arrival onsite and receive briefing from the customer Prepare and execute the work as agreed with the customer Manage the customer experience Identify sales and service opportunities Identify/update/validate information of the Installed Base Process hours and expenses Technical reporting Keep stakeholders informed and updated Inform the Customer Support about arrival time if outside of expected window Confirm reception of a work order to the resource planner Update Customer Support and customer on progress of the work Debrief customer on work done and performance of the machine Report on quality issues and non-conformity (NCR) Other duties assigned as required by the business.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Ability to execute agreed tasks & deadlines against performance criteria (KPI).

Result orientation, ability to follow through and respect deadlines.

Customer face-to-face interaction skills and commercial service skills.

Social perceptiveness.

Technical competence in an engineering discipline.

Computer literate.

Good grammar and communication skills.

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical and/or Software engineering or similar knowledge level.

Technical college degree preferred.

Recognized product training on food processing equipment preferred.

Strong communicator with analytical skill and the ability to work under pressure.

Excellent English skills, both written and verbal.

Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage.

The estimated pay range for this role is $34.00 - $44.00 an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• family leave
• vision coverage
• matched 401(k) plan

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Commitment to Global Safety

As a JBT Marel employee you are expected to respect internal rules and actively contribute to the delivery of the corporate Safety policy and guidance to ensure JBT Marel is a safe place to work.

JBT Marel Vision and Values

In partnership with our customers we are transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. JBT Marel's core values are: Unity, Innovation and Excellence.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBTMarel uses technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job‑related criteria. All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring practices globally.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or 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 applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

This is a remote position

Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we're transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it's powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you're looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.