Field Service Engineer — PLC & Electrical Systems (Travel 65–80%)

JBT Marel Corporation

Gainesville (GA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Family leave
Vision coverage
401(k) match

Job summary

JBT Marel Corporation is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Control Systems) to install and service our machines at customer sites. The role requires substantial travel (~65-80%), and hands-on work with electrical cabinets, PLCs, and software.

You will perform installations, service visits, troubleshooting, and project supervision while training customers and colleagues. You will bring a strong electrical background, problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused attitude, with a willingness to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering; or a vocational level degree with several years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with electrical cabinet (re)build, software installation/configuration, and/or troubleshooting PLCs.
  • Affinity with process engineering and/or food production is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and execute the controls (electrical cabinets/software/PLC) part of installation-jobs.
  • Conduct service visits.
  • Troubleshoot production issues at customers’ sites.
  • Supervise local employees in larger installation projects.
  • Keep in touch with, and report to the customer about the progress.
  • Train the customer, colleagues and feedback results.
  • Preparing your next project(s) and reporting on completed projects.
  • Personal and technical trainings, both in the office and on the job.
  • Regular meetings with your manager and the team.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting
Field service
Travel readiness
PLC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering
Vocational degree in Mechatronics / Electrical / Automation with experience

Tools

Electrical cabinets
PLC configuration
Automation software

Job description

JBT Marel Corporation is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Control Systems) to install and service our machines at customer sites. The role requires substantial travel (~65-80%), and hands-on work with electrical cabinets, PLCs, and software.

You will perform installations, service visits, troubleshooting, and project supervision while training customers and colleagues. You will bring a strong electrical background, problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused attitude, with a willingness to

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