Field Service Technician – Food Processing Equipment

JBT Marel Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, commission, and service advanced food processing equipment across multiple technologies. You will diagnose issues, perform regular maintenance, and support upgrades while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on customer sites.

The role requires travel up to 80–90% with domestic and occasional international assignments, lifting up to 50 lbs, and hands-on problem solving for diverse product lines.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of field service, maintenance, or installation experience.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, servos, and automated control systems a plus.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and passport (or ability to obtain) for travel.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and test complex food processing equipment across technologies and product lines.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-related issues using schematics, diagnostic tools, and PLC/HMI interfaces.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and equipment audits to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
• Lead or assist with equipment upgrades, retrofits, rebuilds, and performance optimization.
• Complete detailed service reports, documentation, and expense submissions accurately and promptly.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with site and company safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading schematics & wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting & analytical

Customer-service mindset

Time and multi-tasking

Computer literacy & CRM tools

Safety compliance

Education

Associates degree in technical field

Tools

PLC/SCADA/HMI

VFDs

Servos

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, commission, and service advanced food processing equipment across multiple technologies. You will diagnose issues, perform regular maintenance, and support upgrades while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on customer sites.

The role requires travel up to 80–90% with domestic and occasional international assignments, lifting up to 50 lbs, and hands-on problem solving for diverse product lines.