📍 Adlington, UK | JBT Marel (Proseal)
About the Role
This is a hands-on, project-based engineering role working on bespoke packaging machinery. You’ll take ownership from concept to completion — delivering cutting-edge control systems and ensuring outstanding customer experiences.
Key Responsibilites
Develop PLC, HMI, motion control & safety software
Create electrical schematics and technical documentation
Lead projects through full lifecycle: design ➝ coding ➝ testing ➝ commissioning ➝ training
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Perform fault-finding, upgrades, and on-site commissioning (UK & international travel)
Provide remote and telephone support to customers and teams
Explore and integrate new technologies and innovations
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Strong PLC programming experience
Multi-axis servo motion control expertise
HMI development experience
Solid understanding of electrical & mechanical engineering principles
Knowledge of functional safety regulations
Degree / HNC / HND in a relevant field
Desirable (but not essential)
Mitsubishi control systems experience
IoT skills (HTML, databases, high-level coding, cybersecurity)
Familiarity with TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC UA
Project management experience
Knowledge of CE, UL, Machinery Directive, ISO/EN 13849-1
Experience within the food industry
Personal Attributes
Positive, proactive mindset
Strong problem-solver who thrives on technical challenges
Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
Excellent communicator with a customer-first approach
Why Join JBT Marel?
This isn’t just another engineering role — it’s your chance to:
Work on innovative, real-world machinery
Contribute to a more sustainable, efficient food industry
Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team
See the impact of your work across the UK and beyond
Grow your skills in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment
Shape the Future of Food
At JBT Marel, we’re not just supporting the food industry — we’re helping to transform it. As a global leader in food technology, we design and deliver innovative solutions that enable food producers worldwide to operate more efficiently, maintain the highest quality standards, and move towards a more sustainable future.
Our Adlington site is a key part of that global impact. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where ideas are valued, ownership is encouraged, and contributions truly matter. We combine technical excellence with a practical, hands-on approach, creating an environment where people can thrive and make a real difference.
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
Create with Collaboration. Serve with Integrity. Grow with Excellence. Advance with Innovation.
These principles shape not only how we work — but how we succeed, together.
Skills Required
- Strong PLC programming experience
- Multi-axis servo motion control expertise
- HMI development experience
- Understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles
- Knowledge of functional safety regulations
- Degree, HNC, or HND in a relevant field
- Mitsubishi control systems experience
- IoT skills, including HTML, databases, high-level coding, and cybersecurity
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, Modbus, and OPC UA
- Project management experience
- Knowledge of CE, UL, Machinery Directive, and ISO/EN 13849-1
- Experience within the food industry
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.
