Layout Engineer

About the role

JBT Marel is seeking a Layout Engineer in Des Moines, IA. This position is responsible for creating optimal solutions for Level 2 and 3 projects and preparing layouts with item lists for the sales process based on customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements from Sales or support sales in gathering these
• Design the optimal layout solution for the customer
• Provide input for ROI calculation/feasibility studies
• Secure the technical and technological integrity of the proposed solution
• Create a system description when needed
• Transfer information about the solution to relevant functions in accordance with the Market to Order process, e.g., making a correct quotation for scope and price for the customer and according to the relevant standards
• Identify specials, missing solutions or missing standards in the portfolio and communicate them to Innovation and/or Sales
• Verify the on-site conditions to ensure the correct layout design
• Present and explain the chosen solution to internal/external customers
• Hand over the customer order specifics to Order Engineering
• For Division Poultry: End-to-end responsibility for the solution until the finalization of the order

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher education in a technical field with comparable experience and knowledge of process technology
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the food processing industry and relevant production technics, materials, and components
• Experience with or knowledge of 3D design tools (AutoCAD)
• Excellent planning and organizing, work well under time constraints and with possible production setbacks

Location & Travel

You will be onsite and travel up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• family leave
• vision coverage
• a matched 401(k) plan

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to our employees and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague, with our customers and within communities. We seek to understand and include diverse perspectives and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We foster growth as we encourage you to challenge yourself and others, staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel.

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.