Field Service Engineer Mechatronics

About the role

JBT Marel is looking for a Field Service Engineer Automation to join its growing Service Team. Your main task is to install and maintain the company's machines at customers' sites. You report to the office in Boxmeer, the Netherlands, and will travel globally, with a clear schedule that takes holidays, birthdays and weekend trips into account.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and carry out the electrical cabinets, software and PLC parts of installation jobs.
• Carry out service visits and troubleshoot production issues at customer sites.
• Manage local employees on larger installation projects and keep customers informed of progress.
• Train customers and feed back results to colleagues.
• Work in a team with experienced coworkers at site and in the office, and take part in project preparation, reporting, training and regular team meetings.

Required profile

• Bachelor degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering, or a vocational degree in the same field with several years of relevant experience.
• Experience with, or interest in, electrical cabinet rebuild, software installation/configuration and PLC troubleshooting.
• Good command of English and an EU passport; must live in Europe.
• Willingness to travel internationally about 50-60% of the time.
• Passionate about technology, independent, flexible, stress resilient, hands-on and analytical.

Required skills

• Electrical cabinet work, software installation/configuration and PLC troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server and SQL databases is an advantage.
• Affinity with process engineering and/or food production is a plus.

What we offer

• An extensive onboarding period followed by a one-year function-specific development track.
• Personal development plans each year, with guidance from an experienced coworker.
• An informal culture that encourages initiative and taking responsibility.