Mechanical Engineer

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.

As our Mechanical Engineer you will report to the Manager - R&D Equipment.

You will be aligned to the Poultry Division and located in Gainesville, GA.

Onsite role - Hybrid schedule 4 days in office/1 days from home.

• Lead migration of CAD documents to Gainesville, GA
• Coordinate with engineering team in India
• Review drawings and provide feedback to leadership team
• Become SME on transitioned product line over time
• Create and update spare parts drawings for product line
• Research and organize migrated engineering databases
• Determine whether components should be manufactured internally or sourced externally
• Design production-ready spare parts
• Utilize SolidWorks to update drawings using SolidWorks
• Support transitioned and legacy equipment using ProE

• Knowledge of relevant production technics, materials and components
• Knowledge of the food processing industry requirements
• Good understanding of mechanics and industrial automation
• Understand the value of the reuse of others ideas, standardization and modularization
• Strong communication skills; work with customers, vendors and co-workers in a courteous and tactful manner
• Problem solver who works well under time constraints and with possible production setbacks
• Enjoys learning and researching
• Ability to solve problems in a multi-disciplinary way
• Ability to deliver results on time
• Ability and interest in working with people from a different cultural background
• Is a team player; that enjoys working with people and deals well with feedback

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field or related work experience in mechanical design or CAD engineering
• Minimum 3 years of SolidWorks experience required
• Experience or knowledge of 3D design tools required
• Food processing equipment experience preferred
• Poultry industry experience preferred
• Legacy equipment support experience preferred
• Good time management skills aligned to meeting deadlines
• Problem solver who works well within the team and around possible production setbacks
• Manufacturing equipment design background preferred
• Onsite role - Hybrid schedule 4 days in office/1 days from home

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We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: 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 uses technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. 

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job‑related criteria. 

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring practices globally. 

Equal Opportunity Employment:

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 844-286-4524.