Project Engineer UK&I
Role at Marel
Location: UK&I. The role will be based from home, with main activities conducted on site.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Software & Digital – Software Solutions
About the Role
JBT Marel currently has a great opportunity for a Project Engineer UK&I to join the ACS Team in Sutton Weaver. To support significant client demand and strategic partnerships for our Auto Coding Solutions, JBT Marel is looking for a new member of our project engineering team. The day‑to‑day duties will be varied, including management of customer communications and leadership of project activity, installation of hardware on customer sites, supporting end‑users, working with integrators, and conducting site training. The role will also include deployment of software and configuration of systems both remotely via VPN and from clients’ sites throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Your work will directly impact food quality and safety across the industry. If you’re driven by technology, innovation, and making a global impact, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
* Lease with the Project Manager and Team Scheduler for workload and task management.
* Act as onsite project lead for coordination activities and relevant communication of project tasks.
* Utilise your software, electrical, and mechanical skills to install, troubleshoot, and support the end‑to‑end solution to a high standard and in an efficient time scale.
* Configure hardware devices such as HMIs, PCs, PLCs, barcode scanners, vision equipment, and industrial coders.
* Perform fault finding on Ethernet and RS232, using electrical and software skills.
* Undertake customer training from basic line operation to full system training.
* Communicate and lead discussions with a wide customer audience.
* Configure the end‑to‑end solution to enable integration from line side through to ERP/MES type systems.
* Conduct project analysis such as packaging, hardware, and system implementation surveys.
* Identify and escalated issues through defined channels when necessary.
* Ensure all project tracking systems are updated and maintained aligned with your workload.
Required Skills & Experience
We celebrate individuality and diversity, encouraging all 12,500+ employees to bring their unique selves to work. You have self‑confidence to challenge assumptions, great attention to detail, are a team‑player, friendly with an enthusiastic service‑minded “can‑do” manner towards colleagues, customers and suppliers. Smartly presented and professional outlook and attitude. Self‑motivated and keen to learn.
To Excel In This Role, You Should
* Have at least 5 years of experience working in an engineering role.
* Have a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in a relevant electrical discipline.
* Have a minimum of HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Be able to demonstrate mechanical skills that have been acquired.
* Have a strong appetite to learn and use our own software and third‑party software systems.
* Take an innovative approach to problem solving and be able to utilise and share knowledge with others in the team and across the company.
* Have a basic understanding of TCP/IP networks.
* Be able to prioritise issues and escalated when necessary.
* Have end‑user and project team training skills.
* Have excellent client facing skills.
* Have a full UK passport and UK driving licence.
Nice to Have
* Knowledge of other Microsoft SQL tools including SSRS, SSAS, SSIS.
* Experience with industrial devices and communication protocols.
* Experience with project management philosophies such as Prince2 and Agile.
* PLC skills, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens.
* Understanding of vision devices such as Sick, Cognex, Omron.
Who we are
We are a global team of problem‑solvers, passionate about transforming the future of food. Marel leads the industry in advanced food processing solutions, enabling sustainable and affordable food production worldwide. Join us and contribute to this meaningful mission.
Benefits
* Freedom to take initiative and make an impact in a growing global business.
* Recognition for your contributions.
* Clear objectives and realistic demands.
* Access to decision‑makers and a global network of specialists.
How to Apply
We’re excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission of smarter, safer food inspection. Apply now and join a team transforming the future of food processing.
Contact
Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – maarten.krepel@marel.com
Learn more at: marel.com www.jbtc.com
Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.
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