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Application Engineer – JBT Marel

Are you passionate about technology and food? Do you thrive at the intersection of engineering innovation and customer collaboration? Join JBT Marel as an Application Engineer and help transform the future of food processing. Whether you're an experienced professional or an ambitious engineer seeking a new challenge, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, global organization.

The Opportunity ...

The Opportunity

As an Application Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and hands-on support to our Sales team and customers, ensuring that each customer's specific requirements are met with optimal JBT solutions. You'll bridge the gap between innovation and customer value by helping shape and configure systems that enhance food processing performance.

Your Mission Is To

Provide technical expertise and guidance to customers and internal sales teams
Identify and clearly communicate the customer value of JBT products
Translate customer requirements into precise product specifications
Prepare quotes and proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and commercial competitiveness
Calculate cost and sales prices for equipment, customizations, and system configurations
Support quotations for non-standard equipment and complex installations
Coordinate between Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to align expectations and delivery timelines
Conduct site visits with Account Managers for layout creation and quote completion

You will play a key role in turning customer challenges into technical solutions, driving value, performance and satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

Customer & Sales Support

Assist Account Managers and Business Development Managers by responding to technical inquiries and providing detailed product knowledge
Run on-site tests and assess additional costs for non-standard installations or adaptations
Prepare and manage quotation packages, including layouts, technical descriptions, and pricing
Calculate cost structures and sales pricing, ensuring competitive and profitable proposals
Support in quoting new opportunities involving complex or multiple assets

Technical expertise

Develop and maintain deep technical knowledge of JBT product lines and their integration across other product families
Ensure all customer requirements are fully understood and translated into accurate technical specifications
Approve technical specifications and adapt JBT products to fit customer requirements

Collaboration & Training

Prepare and deliver technical presentations and demonstrations for customers
Train Account Managers on new products and features to enhance consultative selling
Work closely with Sales, Engineering, and Operations to ensure seamless project execution

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Contribute to product development decisions through technical feedback
Identify opportunities for innovation and value creation based on customer needs
Drive continuous improvement by sharing insights and lessons learned

Your Profile

Degree in Engineering, Food Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of technical standards and regulations in the food processing industry
Ability to interpret customer product and process requirements
Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical details into clear, accessible information
Proven experience troubleshooting and solving technical issues in real time
Strategic and innovation-driven mindset focused on long-term value creation
Proactive, organized, and comfortable working both independently and in cross-functional teams
Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)

The commitment to travel to support customer visits, tests, and installations.

Why work at JBT ...

Why Work at JBT Marel?

At JBT Marel, our purpose Transforming the Future of Food drives everything we do. We combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to help our customers produce food more safely, sustainably, and efficiently.

We Are Committed To

Serving with integrity
Creating with collaboration
Growing with excellence
Advancing with innovation

We Offer

A dynamic, inclusive workplace with global colleagues
Opportunities to develop and grow your skills and career
An environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter
Competitive salary and benefits package (based on location and experience)

How To Apply

Ready to challenge yourself, grow fast, and help shape the future of food?

Apply today by clicking the "Apply" button.

Join us. Shape the future. Start at JBT Marel.

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