Field Service Engineer
About this role
Are you ready to deliver hands-on technical expertise across Iberia and the EMEA region?
JBT Marel is looking for a skilled and customer-focused Field Service Engineer to support our customers across Portugal, Spain, and the wider EMEA region. In this role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimise advanced food processing equipment, ensuring maximum performance and reliability for our customers.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with customer interaction in a highly international environment.
What you’ll be doing
- Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair activities at customer sites across Iberia and EMEA
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical issues on advanced processing equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to maximise equipment uptime and efficiency
- Support customers with operational, maintenance, and technical guidance
- Deliver training to operators and maintenance teams on equipment use and best practices
- Prepare accurate service reports, technical documentation, and follow-up recommendations
- Identify spare parts requirements and recommend upgrades or improvements where appropriate
- Collaborate with internal engineering, technical support, and project teams to ensure high-quality service delivery
- Support larger installation and upgrade projects across the EMEA region when required
About You
You are a hands-on and solution-oriented engineer who enjoys travelling, solving technical challenges, and building strong customer relationships. You thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable working independently while remaining closely connected to a wider international team.
You’ll bring:
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with electrical knowledge
- A proactive and customer-focused mindset
- The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively across Iberia and EMEA
- A structured and professional approach to reporting and documentation
Experience & Education
- Technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Experience working in field service, industrial maintenance, or manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems with electrical fault-finding capability
- Experience within food processing or automated industrial equipment is an advantage
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Fluent Spanish and/or Portuguese, with good English communication skills
- Valid driving licence and passport required
Travel & Working Environment
- Significant travel across Portugal, Spain, and the EMEA region
- Combination of customer site work, installations, maintenance, and technical support activities
- Opportunity to work on international projects and advanced food processing technologies
- Flexible and dynamic field-based working environment
What’s in it for you
- A highly international and technical role with regional responsibility
- Opportunity to work with industry-leading food processing technologies
- Ongoing technical and personal development opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive engineering team
- Competitive salary and travel-related benefits
- Career growth opportunities within a global organisation
Who we are
JBT Marel is a global leader in food processing technology, delivering innovative solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability across the food industry.
Interested?
If you’re ready to take on a dynamic field service role across Iberia and EMEA, we’d love to hear from you.
🌐 Learn more: www.jbtmarel.com
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbtmarel/
Join us — and help deliver world-class service and support across the food processing industry.
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Company at a glance
JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated technology, equipment, software, and services to the food and beverage industry. Driven by a singular purpose—to transform the future of food—we empower businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
Whether you operate in animal protein, plant-based products, fresh produce, ready meals, beverages, or beyond, we’re here to work with you. We combine transformative technology, applied knowledge, and holistic thinking to solve your most pressing challenges and support your most ambitious goals.
JBT Marel unites JBT and Marel, two pioneering companies with complementary strengths. With our combined portfolios, we’re exceptionally well-equipped to provide you with precisely the solutions you need. And with a global team of talented professionals and a presence in over 30 countries, we offer a world of expertise and service excellence.
Guided by sustainability and working in close partnership, we’re here to help you make a meaningful difference. Together, let’s transform the future of food.
*The JBT Marel trademark is current undergoing registration and in some jurisdictions may already be registered. We reserve all rights in connection with enforcement and protection of our trademark.
Top Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Travel-related benefits
- Ongoing technical and personal development opportunities
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