Senior Software Engineer

Are you passionate about electronics design and firmware? Would you like to see machines come to life? Then this is your dream job!

📍 Location: Garðabær, Iceland

🕒 Employment Type: on site, Full-Time

💼 Department: Poultry – Secondary Fresh

 💥 Lead the Future of Work at JBT Marel

JBT Marel is a leading global provider of high‑tech solutions for customers worldwide in the food and beverage industries and continuously innovate to stay at the forefront of technology.

JBT Marel is developing a range of advanced electronic modules and controllers that enable us to be the digital partner of choice for the food processing industry. Through digitalization, we empower our customers to produce quality food sustainably and affordably.

We continuously transform the future of food through collaboration and innovation, bringing new innovations to the market, becoming our customers preferred partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry.

 As our new Electronics Software Engineer, you will join the Weighing and Electronic Hardware team, working closely with internal stakeholders and global partners.

You will contribute across the full lifecycle of our electronic modules—from initial concept through design, development, testing, manufacturing, and support. The team delivers IO modules, weighing modules, and controllers used in JBT Marel products worldwide.

You will be part of an Agile team where you design circuit boards, develop firmware for real-time operating systems, and collaborate with manufacturing vendors. This role offers strong growth opportunities—learning from experienced experts while introducing new ideas to improve how we work.

If you’re passionate about electronics, firmware, and seeing your designs come to life in real machines, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Your daily to-do list will look like this:

• Design, implement, test, and support electronic modules and controllers
• Develop firmware using C/C++ for real-time operating systems
• Contribute to hardware design, including circuit board development
• Work with fieldbus technologies such as EtherCAT and CANopen
• Collaborate with manufacturing vendors to ensure high-quality production
• Support internal stakeholders and ensure solutions meet user needs
• Participate in the full product lifecycle from concept to deployment
• Continuously improve processes and share knowledge within the team

We encourage each of our employees to bring their authentic self to work and feel valued and empowered. You will recognize yourself in the following:

• A degree in electronics, software engineering, mechatronics, or a related technical field
• Experience or strong interest in firmware development (C/C++)
• Familiarity with electronics design and circuit boards
• Knowledge of fieldbus systems (e.g., EtherCAT, CANopen) is a plus
• Understanding of serial communication protocols and sensor technologies
• Experience with tools like Altium Designer is advantageous
• A curious, driven, and hands-on mindset
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in an Agile environment
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

JBT Marel is a leading global provider of high‑tech solutions for customers worldwide in the food and beverage industries and continuously innovate to stay at the forefront of technology. We continuously transform the future of food through collaboration and innovation, bringing new innovations to the market, becoming our customers preferred partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry.

We encourage each of our 12,000+ 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 welcoming new colleagues from all walks of life. You will recognize in yourself that you.

At JBT Marel, what we do matters. Our people make the difference, and their contribution drives our success. Our purpose is to transform the future of food, guiding our vision to be the leading partner in sustainable food industry solutions. 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:

• Recognition for your achievements
• Clear objectives and realistic expectations
• A competitive salary and attractive benefits
• 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 and flexible working arrangements
• Endless possibilities to keep learning: access to LinkedIn Learning and internal learning portals
• Work in an inclusive, international team culture where collaboration and innovation are key.
• To get a career instead of a job. We have many opportunities for internal growth; and we encourage it!

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. 

📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – [email protected] 

🌐 Learn more at:  jbtmarel.com

🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn

Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/maartenkrepel

Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

#LI-MK1 

#LI-Hybrid