Field Service Technician - Controls - Remote

Field Service Technician - Controls - Remote

Join JBT Marel Proseal America, Inc. as a Field Service Technician – Controls, based in Madera, California with a remote work arrangement.

At JBT Marel Corporation, we transform the future of food. As the global leader in food and beverage technology, we partner with customers to pioneer sustainable innovation.

Your role reports to the Senior Field Service Manager and involves installation, commissioning, training, retrofits, service, and preventative maintenance of equipment.

• Install & commission new systems within the schedule and budget.
• Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs and respond to customer care calls.
• Perform preventive maintenance, equipment inspections and small repairs.
• Advise during install, service and repair visits; instruct third parties and perform quality reviews.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical and mechanical CAD drawings, P&’s, flow schemes.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports, service reports, time sheets, and expense reports.
• Adhere to JBT Marel dispatch and employee policies.
• Inspect assembled equipment and all operating parts for proper operation.
• Maintain inspection records and recommend modifications to eliminate performance problems.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Interact with internal and external project managers during field projects.
• Consult engineering to resolve unusual system problems.
• Communicate with customers regarding commissioning status and daily updates.
• Supervise/train customer or internal employees on testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment.
• Ensure time sheets are signed by the customer and inform them before invoicing additional work.
• Take and respond to customer service, emergency, and breakdown calls during business hours; may take calls after hours.
• Travel approximately 90% of the time, up to 6 weeks at a time.

• 3–5 years of experience as a Field Service Technician (preferred).
• Associates degree, AAS, or equivalent education/work experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 90%, domestically and internationally.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical prints; PLC ladder logic a plus.
• Use of precision measurement instruments.
• Proactive, self‑starter with ability to meet deadlines in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and web‑based databases.
• Experience installing multimillion‑dollar capital equipment products.
• Experience with ultra‑high pressure or water jet cutting machines desired.
• Prior work in a food processing facility desired.
• Valid driver’s license and valid passport.

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $62 K – $84 K.

JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1, including medical, dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our 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. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at .

This is a remote position.