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Field Service Engineer

JBT Marel


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 40 - 44
Posted: 21 August 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview ...

At JBT Marel Corporationwhat we do matters we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Ourpurposeis to transform the future of food; this guides ourvisionof 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.

Ourvaluesshow who we are at our best. As weCreate with Collaboration Serve with Integrity Grow with Excellence and Advance with Innovation.

You will report to the Field Service & Technical Support Manager

The Opportunity ...

You will Install and commission new systems within the schedule and budget provided by the project team. This includes all aspects of:

o Mechanical systems

o Hydraulic systems (up to 3000psi)

o Ultra high pressure fluid systems (up to 120000psi)

o Electrical systems (24VDC to 480 VAC)

o Controls systems (RS Logix5000 ControlLogix and Ethernet)

  • Hydraulic system troubleshooting and rebuilding of variable pumps directional valves relief valves and intensifiers.
  • Centrifugal pump troubleshooting and rebuild. Working on filtration systems.
  • Administration and reporting of projects.
  • Lead on site project staff consisting of customer maintenance crew and external contractors.
  • You will train customers and Avure staff through both classroom settings and practical applications.
  • Personal and site staff safety.
  • Quality assurance.
  • Customer relations.
  • Remote support of customers and coworkers.
  • Support other departments and sites including areas of engineering listed above.
  • Individual development.
  • Other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Requires heavy traveling 70% or more.
  • AAS or equivalent education/work experience.
  • 35 years of experience in a Field Service Technician capacity.
  • Willing to travel up to 90% domestically and internationally.
  • You will read and interpret hydraulic electrical and mechanical prints; along with PLC ladder logic.
  • Familiar with cooling pneumatic and high/low pressure systems.
  • Use torque wrenches.
  • Use measurement instruments.
  • Excellent verbal and writing with proficiency in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and web-based data bases.
  • Proficiency in electro-mechanical systems.
  • Experience installing multimillion dollar capital equipment products.
  • You will coordinate set priorities and lead a large project that includes: crane operations rigging electrical installation and plumbing.
  • Demonstrated experience working with PLCs HMI and SCADA systems.
  • Experience with ultra-high pressure or water jet cutting machines.
  • Previous work experience in a food processing facility.
  • Valid Drivers License and valid passport.
Why work at JBT ...

Travel Requirements:

Approximately 70%

Benefits:JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical Dental life insurance short-term and long-term disability family leave vision coverage and a matched 401(k) plan.

Annual Range is $40 to $44 per hour plus benefits incentive plans and overtime. Compensation may vary based on skills.

Commitment to Diversity:Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT 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.

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work at home and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

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.

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Required Experience:

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Marel is full-line supplier of innovative solutions, services and software for the poultry, meat and fish processing industries, alongside alternative proteins, pet food and aqua feed.

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