Field Service Controls Technician

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

Field Service Controls Technician. Your primary responsibility will be installation, servicing, and repairing JBT Marel-sold equipment at our customer sites. In this role, you will perform technical controls, electrical, and some mechanical work as a Controls Technician. Strategically manage the field service activities surrounding these product lines while working actively to expand and grow the business. On a given day, you may:

• Perform all duties in accordance with JBT Marel safety policies and procedures while maintaining a safety-focused work mentality.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems and makes appropriate software repairs or recommendations to customers
• Strong proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC hardware (Control Logix, Compact Logix) and software (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500).
• Proficiency in Beckhoff Automation controls platforms
• Experience in networking protocols (Ether Net/IP) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service software and electrical wise.
• Reads and interprets electrical and mechanical CAD drawings, P&’s, and flow schemes
• Accurately prepares and submits inspection reports, service reports, time sheets, and expense reports in a timely manner to Service Coordinator or Service Manager. All reports should be done on a weekly basis.
• Recommends equipment modifications to eliminate future performance problems.
• Advises client on replacement part orders.
• Consults with engineering team to resolve unusual problems in system operation and maintenance.
• Clearly and professionally interact with customers daily regarding status of commissioning.
• May supervise/train customer employees and/or employees in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment to obtain optimum operating performance.
• Creating functional HMI screens for operator interaction
• Write and/or modify PC or PLC programs to control industrial food processing equipment
• Document changes and updates to ensure proper revision control.
• Document work procedures and ensure high quality through the engineering process.
• Support the organization when engineering-related questions arise.
• Remote support to Field Service Engineers to resolve customer issues when they arise.
• Performance maintenance and setup work on all JBT Marel products
• Set up and adjust machines in the field to equipment specifications.
• Strong electromechanically inclined abilities to troubleshoot and repair machinery hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components.
• Perform machine audits, repairs, and preventative scheduled maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, dismantle machines, replace defective parts, and reassemble machines.
• Identify and articulate root cause problem statements while troubleshooting.
• Safety conscious leader, with a proven track record on safety.
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive and professional attitude.

• 3-5 years of experience in control systems applications like Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff etc.
• 3-5 years of experience with electrical schematics reading
• Solid mechanical knowledge with blueprint reading ability
• Two-year technical school training or related bachelor’s degree preferred
• Computer skills – including laptop and smart…