Field Service Engineer – Poultry Primary Processing

About the role

JBT Marel's Primary Processing division is looking for a Field Service Engineer who acts as the technical specialist for Stunning, Scalding and Defeathering systems. The engineer ensures equipment meets animal welfare standards while delivering optimal yield, quality and uptime. The role is based in Boxmeer, Netherlands, and involves about 60% international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission and optimise electrical and controlled atmosphere stunning systems, post-stunning equipment, immersion scalding and AeroScalding systems, pluckers, finishers and defeathering modules
• Ensure compliance with EU and international animal welfare regulations, evaluate and correct stunning parameters, and control scalding temperature and dwell times
• Lead commissioning of complete primary processing sections and act as escalation point during critical start-ups
• Perform root cause analysis on welfare deviations or quality issues and give structured technical feedback to engineering
• Train customers on machine setup, welfare compliance and preventive maintenance, and advise on process improvements and upgrades

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience installing and commissioning complex machinery
• Food processing experience is a plus; experience in hygienic production environments is a plus
• Good spoken and written English
• Willingness to travel internationally about 60%

Required skills

• Understanding of process parameters such as temperature, dwell time, voltage and mechanical impact (a plus)
• Installation and commissioning of complex machinery

What we offer

• A competitive salary and comprehensive secondary benefits
• High autonomy and trust in how the work is performed
• Clear objectives, realistic expectations and professional support
• Respectful, inclusive and safety-focused working environment
• Project preparation, structured reporting and training, including on-site and office-based development