Layout Engineer - Remote

Marel Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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

JBT Marel is seeking a Remote Layout Engineer to design production layouts for Level 2/3 projects and prepare itemized layouts for sales.

You will own the layout process, analyze customer needs, and ensure technical integrity from concept to order. On-site travel up to 50% is required as part of a poultry division role, working with sales, engineering, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field with process technology knowledge.
• Minimum 3 years in the food processing industry with production technics.
• Experience with 3D design tools such as AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements from Sales and support in gathering layout needs.
• Design the optimal layout solution for the customer.
• Provide input for ROI calculations and feasibility studies.
• Secure the technical and technological integrity of the proposed solution.
• Create a system description when needed.
• Transfer information for Market to Order quotations and scope/pricing.
• Identify missing solutions or standards and communicate to Innovation/Sales.
• Verify on-site conditions to ensure correct layout design.
• Present and explain the chosen solution to internal/external customers.
• Hand over order specifics to Order Engineering.
• End-to-end responsibility for Poultry solutions up to final order.

Skills

Layout design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

You will report to the Manager, Project Management NAM.

The Opportunity JBT Marel is looking for a Remote Layout Engineer.

The Layout/ Engineer is responsible for creating optimal solutions for Level 2 and 3 projects and preparing layouts with item lists for the sales process based on the customer need. As a Layout/Design Engineer you will design production systems, including the interfaces within the system and with the environment (users, building, auxiliary equipment and other needs). The size of the projects varies from a single machine, line to a complete factory.

Secure the technical and technological integrity of solutions. Support project engineering during the engineering phase in the Sales delivery process.

In the Division Poultry the Layout Engineer has ownership for the order layout.

Key Responsibilities:

You will analyze customer requirements from Sales or support sales in gathering these

You will design the optimal layout solution for the customer

Provide input for ROI calculation/feasibility studies

Secure the technical and technological integrity of the proposed solution

Create a system description when needed

Transfer information about the solution to relevant functions in accordance with the Market to Order process, e.g. making a correct quotation for scope and price for the customer and according to the relevant standards

Identify specials, missing solutions or missing standards in the portfolio and communicate them to Innovation and/or Sales

Verification of the on-site conditions to ensure the correct layout design

You will present and explain the chosen solution to internal/external customers

Hand over the customer order specifics to Order Engineering

For Division Poultry: End-to-end responsibility for the solution until the finalization of the order

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or Higher education in a technical field with comparable experience and knowledge of process technology

At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the food processing industry and relevant production technics, materials and components

Experience with or knowledge of 3D design tools (AutoCAD) Excellent planning and organizing, work well under time constraints and with possible production setbacks

Travel & Location

You will be onsite and travel up to 50% of the time.

Why work at JBT ... We are committed to our employees and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague, with our customers and within communities. We seek to understand and include diverse perspectives and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We foster growth as we courage you to challenge yourself and others, staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel.

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.

Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process

JBT Marel 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.

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.