Senior Research Engineer

Overview ...

At 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.

The Opportunity ...

You will offer technical and research support to the Diversified Food & Health division, focusing on thermal processing to aid sales, facilitate new installations, maintain existing JBT Marel machinery, and create revenue through thermal process consulting services. You will report to the Senior Manager of Innovation.

• Provide Process Authority validation and support services for aseptic processing and filing technologies globally.

• Conduct microbiological validations, compliance audits, and improve processes for several sterilization technologies.

• Grow crops of heat-resistant bacterial spores for biological validation studies.

• Perform compliance audits, facility audits, process design and optimization, product/process assessments.

• Teach courses on aseptic processing and better process control at JBT Marel and customer locations.

• Assist sales and marketing teams with thermal processing information for equipment sizing and project proposals; support new product development projects.

• Stay updated on scientific advancements, present technical papers, and provide technical support for leased software like AseptiCAL.

• Support New Product Development projects as the Subject Matter Expert for Aseptic processing and filling technologies.

• Provide technical support to customers that use JBT Marel's leased software such as AseptiCAL.

Travel

Approximately seventy percent (50-70%) of all work is performed inside an office environment/laboratory while thirty percent (30-50%) of work will be performed at customer facilities.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or related technical field.

• 10+ years' experience in the thermal processing food laboratory environment required.

• Working knowledge of US FDA and USDA regulations for thermal processing of foods in hermetically sealed containers required.

• Experience with AseptiCAL, CALSoft, DataTrace and Ellab desired.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $108,000.00 to $135,000 annual pay. Compensation is determined on experience and skill.

Why work at JBT ...

• 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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You will offer technical and research support to the Diversified Food & Health division, focusing on thermal processing to aid sales, facilitate new installations, maintain existing JBT Marel machinery, and create revenue through thermal process consulting services. You will report to the Senior Manager of Innovation.

• Provide Process Authority validation and support services for aseptic processing and filing technologies globally.

• Conduct microbiological validations, compliance audits, and improve processes for several sterilization technologies.

• Grow crops of heat-resistant bacterial spores for biological validation studies.

• Perform compliance audits, facility audits, process design and optimization, product/process assessments.

• Teach courses on aseptic processing and better process control at JBT Marel and customer locations.

• Assist sales and marketing teams with thermal processing information for equipment sizing and project proposals; support new product development projects.

• Stay updated on scientific advancements, present technical papers, and provide technical support for leased software like AseptiCAL.

• Support New Product Development projects as the Subject Matter Expert for Aseptic processing and filling technologies.

• Provide technical support to customers that use JBT Marel's leased software such as AseptiCAL.

Travel

Approximately seventy percent (50-70%) of all work is performed inside an office environment/laboratory while thirty percent (30-50%) of work will be performed at customer facilities.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or related technical field.

• 10+ years' experience in the thermal processing food laboratory environment required.

• Working knowledge of US FDA and USDA regulations for thermal processing of foods in hermetically sealed containers required.

• Experience with AseptiCAL, CALSoft, DataTrace and Ellab desired.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

COMPENSATION RANGE: $108,000.00 to $135,000 annual pay. Compensation is determined on experience and skill.