Field Service Engineer – Controls

JBT Marel

Field Service Engineer optimizing advanced automated food processing systems globally. Delivering reliable customer support and technical solutions for quality service in a global setting.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeSint-Niklaas • 🇧🇪 BelgiumMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

TroubleshootingDiagnosticsPreventive MaintenanceEquipment RebuildsAutomation And Controls DiagnosisReading Electrical SchematicsWiring Diagrams InterpretationPneumatic Drawings UnderstandingTechnical Documentation AnalysisSustainable Solutions Implementation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProactive Approach

Certifications

Valid Driver's LicenseValid Passport