Layout Engineer

At JBT Marel we transform the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. The Layout/Engineer reports to the Manager, Project Management NAM. This role is located in Des Moines, IA and focuses on creating optimal solutions for Level2 and3 projects.

The Layout/Design Engineer designs production systems, including the interfaces within the system and with the environment (users, building, auxiliary equipment and other needs). The projects vary from a single machine line to a complete factory. The engineer ensures the technical and technological integrity of the solutions and supports project engineering during the engineering phase in the sales delivery process.

• Analyze customer requirements from Sales or support sales in gathering these.
• Design the optimal layout solution for the customer.
• Provide input for ROI calculation/feasibility studies.
• Secure the technical and technological integrity of the proposed solution.
• Create a system description when needed.
• Transfer information about the solution to relevant functions in accordance with the Market‑to‑Order process, e.g. making a correct quotation for scope and price for the customer and according to the relevant standards.
• Identify specials, missing solutions or missing standards in the portfolio and communicate them to Innovation and/or Sales.
• Verify on‑site conditions to ensure correct layout design.
• Present and explain the chosen solution to internal and external customers.
• Hand over the customer order specifics to Order Engineering.
• For Division Poultry, take end‑to‑end responsibility for the solution until the finalization of the order.

• Bachelor's degree or higher education in a technical field with comparable experience.
• At least 3years of relevant working experience in the food processing industry and relevant production technics, materials, and components.
• Experience with or knowledge of 3D design tools (AutoCAD).
• Excellent planning and organizing skills; ability to work well under time constraints and with possible production setbacks.

Travel & Location

Onsite work and travel up to 50% of the time.

• Medical, dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, family leave, vision coverage.
• Matched 401(k) plan.

We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as fundamental values to our success and actively work toward DEIB goals.

We provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic is not tolerated. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBTMarel at 844‑286‑4524.