Field Service Engineer

## Field Service EngineerApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: BE
- St-Niklaas: NL
- Amsterdam
- Deccaweg: NL
- Eindhoven: BE
- Lier: NL
- Boxmeertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 23101Are you ready to take your controls expertise around the world?At JBT Marel, what we do matters. We are a global leader in food processing technology, delivering innovative solutions that help customers improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability. To support our growing global customer base, we are looking for a highly skilled Field Service Engineer (Controls) to join our team in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.
In this role, you will travel internationally to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced automated food processing systems. You will serve as a trusted technical expert, combining strong controls knowledge with excellent customer service skills to ensure our equipment operates at peak performance.What You'll Be DoingAs a Field Service Engineer (Controls), you will play a key role in supporting customers across the globe throughout the lifecycle of their equipment.

Key Responsibilities
* Perform troubleshooting, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
* Carry out preventive maintenance, equipment rebuilds, upgrades, and optimization activities.
* Support equipment installations, commissioning, and start-up activities at customer sites worldwide.
* Deliver technical training to customers on equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting in English, French, and Dutch.
* Diagnose complex automation and controls issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
* Follow all JBT Marel and customer health, safety, and food safety requirements, maintaining the highest standards at all times.
* Document all service activities accurately, including reports, findings, recommendations, and improvement opportunities.
* Identify spare parts requirements and recommend upgrades or modifications to improve equipment performance.
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
* Collaborate closely with Technical Support, Engineering, Project Management, and Customer Care teams to ensure successful project execution and service delivery.
* Provide flexible support, including weekend work and occasional emergency response activities when required.About YouYou are a customer-focused and technically driven controls engineer who enjoys solving complex problems in a fast-paced international environment. You thrive on travel, enjoy working independently, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service.We are looking for someone who has:* Strong troubleshooting experience with PLC-controlled machinery and industrial automation systems.
* Solid knowledge of electrical and pneumatic systems.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* A proactive and hands-on approach to technical challenges.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build customer trust.
* The ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with global teams.
* Flexibility to travel extensively on a global basis and support customer needs outside standard

working hours
when required.Education, Knowledge & Experience* Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Controls, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a Field Service, Controls Engineering, Automation, or similar technical role.
* Experience troubleshooting PLC-based systems and industrial automation equipment.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic drawings, and technical documentation.
* Experience working in food processing, manufacturing, packaging, or industrial machinery environments is advantageous.
* Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and spoken. A basic level of French is required too.
* Valid driver's license and passport with the ability to travel internationally.

What We Offer
* A challenging and rewarding global role with extensive international exposure.
* Opportunities to work with advanced food processing and automation technologies.
* Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities.
* A collaborative and supportive international team environment.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Company vehicle, laptop, mobile phone, and travel-related expenses.
* Career growth opportunities within a global industry leader.Commitment to SafetyAt JBT Marel, safety is our highest priority. As a member of our team, you are expected to actively contribute to our safety culture, follow all company policies and procedures, and help ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, customers, and partners.JBT Marel Vision & ValuesIn partnership with our customers, we are transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world