As a Control Software Engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team with Control Software Engineers and Mechanical Engineers, located in Boxmeer (NL). You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the PLC and HMI software of multiple systems. In this role you are working closely with various other disciplines and with our customers.
Your days will look a lot like this:Development, maintenance and testing of PLC and HMI software
Provide technical support to our (internal) customers
Day to day discussions with other disciplines, like Mechanical and Electrical
Prepare and upgrade/install our systems at customer locations over the world
Maintain technical and technological knowledge within your field of expertise
We encourage each of our 12,500+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. You will recognize in yourself that you:
Have a Bachelor's degree in, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent through experience.
Gained more than 8 years of work experience in a similar role.
Knowledge and experience in software engineering for HMI and PLC is required
Knowledge of Exor HMI is a strong advantage (JMobile, Designer)
Knowledge of Schneider Electric PLC is a strong advantage (Control Expert, PL7 Pro)
Knowledge of B&R PLC is an additional advantage (Automation Studio)
Knowledge of additional programming languages like JavaScript, VBA is a pré
Capability in reading and understanding electrical drawings
Available to travel abroad to our customers for approximately 20% - 30% of the time
Enjoy working in a dynamic environment
There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you do something worthwhile for a living. That said, coming home from work knowing you made a difference is just one of the great things you can experience at JBT Marel. You can expect:
Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business
An environment of trust and respect with space to explore and fail
A network of specialists who are always willing to help
A healthy work-life balance with 40 vacation days and flexible working arrangements
Endless possibilities to keep learning: access to Linkedin Learning and Busuu language learning
To get a career instead of a job. We have many opportunities for internal growth; and we encourage it!
We are a global team of problem-solvers, passionate about transforming the future of food. As world leaders in advanced food processing solutions, we can contribute to creating a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably –but we need individuals with diverse perspectives and skills to help us get the most out of this opportunity.
📩 How to ApplyWe’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.
📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – [email protected]
🌐 Learn more at: marel.com www.jbtc.com
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Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/maartenkrepel
JBT 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent through experience
- More than 8 years of work experience in a similar role
- Knowledge and experience in software engineering for HMI and PLC
- Knowledge of Exor HMI (JMobile, Designer)
- Knowledge of Schneider Electric PLC (Control Expert, PL7 Pro)
- Knowledge of B&R PLC (Automation Studio)
- Knowledge of additional programming languages like JavaScript, VBA
- Capability in reading and understanding electrical drawings
- Available to travel abroad approximately 20% - 30% of the time
- Enjoy working in a dynamic environment
What We Do
JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated technology, equipment, software, and services for the food and beverage industry. Formed by the merger of JBT Corporation and Marel hf in January 2025, the company specializes in advanced automation and processing solutions to help customers optimize performance, ensure traceability, and increase yield across the global food chain.









