Field Service Controls Technician

JBT Marel

. Install, service, and repair JBT Marel-sold equipment at customer sites .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $44 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in troubleshooting and repairing industrial food processing equipment, with strong proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC hardware and software. Capable of reading electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints, while providing exceptional customer support and training.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Allen-Bradley PLC Hardware: ControlLogix and CompactLogixAllen-Bradley PLC Software: Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, and RSLogix 500Beckhoff Automation Controls PlatformsEtherNet/IP Networking ProtocolsMechanical Knowledge with Blueprint Reading

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Hard Skills

Troubleshooting and Diagnosing Equipment ProblemsElectrical and Mechanical WorkCreating Functional HMI ScreensWriting and Modifying PC or PLC ProgramsPerforming Maintenance and Setup WorkReading Electrical SchematicsPerforming Machine Audits and Preventive MaintenanceDocumenting Changes and Work ProceduresIdentifying Root-Cause Problem StatementsInterpreting CAD Drawings and P&IDs

Soft Skills

Customer InteractionSupervising and Training PersonnelConsulting with Engineering TeamsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

JBT Marel EquipmentVariable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Two-Year Technical School TrainingBachelor’s Degree in Related Field (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Food and Beverage IndustryControl Systems ApplicationsManufacturing ExperienceSafety Policies and Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, service, and repair JBT Marel-sold equipment at customer sites
Perform technical controls, electrical, and mechanical work
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems and make software repairs or recommendations
Follow JBT Marel safety policies and procedures
Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical and mechanical CAD drawings, P&IDs, and flow schemes
Prepare and submit weekly inspection, service, timesheet, and expense reports
Recommend equipment modifications and advise clients on replacement part orders
Consult with engineering to resolve unusual system operation and maintenance problems
Interact with customers regarding commissioning status
Supervise and train customer or employee personnel in testing, tuning, and adjusting equipment
Create functional HMI screens
Write and modify PC or PLC programs controlling industrial food processing equipment
Document changes, updates, work procedures, and revision control
Support engineering-related questions and provide remote support to Field Service Engineers
Perform maintenance and setup work on JBT Marel products
Set up and adjust machines in the field to equipment specifications
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical machinery components
Perform machine audits, repairs, and preventive scheduled maintenance
Diagnose problems, dismantle machines, replace defective parts, and reassemble machines
Identify and articulate root-cause problem statements

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of experience in control systems applications such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Beckhoff
3-5 years of experience reading electrical schematics
Solid mechanical knowledge with blueprint reading ability
Strong proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC hardware: ControlLogix and CompactLogix
Strong proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC software: Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, and RSLogix 500
Proficiency in Beckhoff Automation controls platforms
Experience with EtherNet/IP networking protocols and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Computer skills, including laptop and smartphone use, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Travel including nights and weekends, fluctuating due to business needs and priorities
Up to 90% travel required, including some international travel
Occasionally lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs
Squatting, prolonged standing, and working at various heights
Two-year technical school training or related bachelor’s degree preferred
Manufacturing experience in the food and beverage industry preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Family leave
Vision coverage
Matched 401(k) plan
Development opportunities
Diverse, collaborative working across global teams