Are you ready to deliver hands-on technical expertise in the poultry processing industry?
JBT Marel is looking for a skilled and driven Field Service Engineer to join our team in Romania. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, servicing, and optimizing advanced poultry processing equipment at customer sites across the region.
Our systems combine mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical engineering, and controls technology, making this an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges while working closely with customers.
What you’ll be doing
- Prepare and execute installation and service projects for primary poultry processing equipment
- Carry out preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to maximise uptime and reliability
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues on-site
- Lead and coordinate local teams during larger installation and commissioning projects
- Provide clear communication and progress updates to customers throughout project execution
- Train customer operators and maintenance teams on equipment operation and best practices
- Deliver structured technical feedback and improvement suggestions to internal engineering and R&D teams
- Complete accurate service reports and project documentation
About You
You are a hands-on and customer-focused engineer who enjoys working independently in the field while remaining closely connected to your team. You thrive in technically challenging environments and take pride in delivering high-quality service and support.
You’ll bring:
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- A proactive and flexible mindset
- Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
- The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- A collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge with colleagues
- Enthusiasm for travel and field-based work
Experience & Education
- Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
- Experience working with industrial equipment, preferably within food processing or manufacturing environments
- Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical troubleshooting capability
- Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation systems is an advantage
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Good English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Valid driving licence
Travel & Working Environment
- Approximately 60% travel within Romania and EMEA
- Mix of on-site customer support, installations, maintenance, and office-based preparation/reporting
- Travel schedules planned in advance where possible to support work-life balance
- Opportunities for ongoing technical and personal development through training and mentoring
What’s in it for you
- A dynamic and highly technical field-based role
- Opportunity to work with advanced poultry processing technologies
- Continuous training and specialist development opportunities
- A supportive and experienced engineering team environment
- International exposure within a global organisation
- The chance to make a direct impact on customer performance and production reliability
Who we are
JBT Marel is a global leader in food processing technology, delivering innovative solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and sustainability across the food industry.
Interested?
If you’re ready to build your expertise in advanced poultry processing systems and become part of a global engineering team, we’d love to hear from you.
🌐 Learn more: www.jbtmarel.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbtmarel/
Join us — and help shape the future of food processing technology.
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