Field service engineer

IntroductiebrAre you passionate about technology, enjoy solving technical challenges and want to work internationally? Join JBT Marel as a Field Service Engineer and work with advanced machinery for the global food processing industry. Based in Boxmeer, the Netherlands, you will travel to customer sites to install, commission and troubleshoot automated production lines. With a background in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering and experience with PLC-controlled systems, you will help customers keep their operations running smoothly.brYou don't need to be a PLC programmer or electrical design expert. If you can read basic electrical schematics, enjoy hands-on problem-solving and are ready to travel internationally, this could be your next career move!brFunctiebrAs a Field Service Engineer, you will combine practical technical work, fault-finding and direct customer contact. International travel is an essential part of this position. You will primarily travel to customer sites across Europe, with occasional trips to the United States and Australia. The travel schedule is expected to involve approximately 50–60% of your working time. Assignments may require you to stay away from home, but consecutive trips away are generally limited to around two to two and a half weeks.brYour responsibilities will include:brInstalling, commissioning and testing industrial machinery and production systems at customer sites;brTroubleshooting technical faults involving electrical systems, PLC-controlled machinery and automation;brReading and interpreting basic electrical schematics to identify components, connections and potential faults;brWorking with PLC-controlled systems without necessarily programming PLCs yourself;brCarrying out service, maintenance and repair activities to ensure reliable machine performance;brSupporting customers on-site and remotely, explaining technical issues and helping them find solutions;brCollaborating with customers and international colleagues to complete service activities effectively;brReporting technical findings, service activities and any follow-up actions required.brFunctie-eisenbrTo be successful in this role, you should have a solid technical foundation and experience in an industrial environment. Essential requirements:brA bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering;brExperience working with PLC-controlled systems;brThe ability to read and understand basic electrical schematics;brExperience in an industrial environment involving machinery or automated production processes;brA practical and analytical approach to troubleshooting technical problems;brGood communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset;brA good command of English;brWillingness to travel internationally for approximately 50–60% of your working time.brExperience that would be particularly relevant:brCandidates with experience in packaging lines, food processing equipment or other industrial production lines are especially interesting. Experience with machinery used in continuous or high-volume production environments can also be relevant.brExperience in robotics or medical technology is less directly aligned with the current requirements, particularly where the work focuses mainly on modular assembly rather than servicing industrial production lines.brAanbodbrWhat do we offer?brThe opportunity to work for an international technology company in the food processing industry;brA varied technical role involving advanced machinery, automation and industrial production systems;brAn onboarding program to help you become familiar with the equipment, processes and customers;brTechnical training and development with support from experienced colleagues;brInternational exposure and the opportunity to work with customers across different countries;brA role that combines hands-on engineering, troubleshooting and customer interaction.brSollicitatiebrDo you think you are the ideal candidate for this position? Apply today! Even if you do not meet all the requirements listed in the vacancy, we still encourage you to apply. We may have interesting training opportunities or other vacancies with this client or one of our other valued clients.brIf you have any questions or would like to discuss this vacancy over the phone, please contact Ashwin Beks at or +31 .br(cx_apply_button)