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 general 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.
Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.
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