Senior Research Engineer

Senior Research Engineer

JBT Marel is a global leader in food and beverage technology, focused on sustainable innovation. We are seeking a senior research engineer in the Diversified Food & Health division to provide technical and research support for thermal processing.

As a Senior Research Engineer, you will focus on thermal processing to support sales, enable new installations, and maintain existing JBT Marel machinery. You will also generate revenue through thermal process consulting services and report to the Senior Manager of Innovation.

• Provide Process Authority validation and support services for aseptic processing and filtration 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 such as Asepti
  
  CAL.
• 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 Asepti
  
  CAL.

• BS degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in the thermal processing food laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of US FDA and USDA regulations for thermal processing of foods in hermetically sealed containers.
• Experience with Asepti
  
  CAL, CALSoft, Data Trace and Ellab.

Approximately 50–70% of work is performed indoors at the company facility; 30–50% of work is performed at customer facilities. This is an onsite position.

Annual base salary: $ – $, commensurate with experience and skill.

• Medical, Dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
• Professional development opportunities and inclusive team culture.

JBT Marel values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and takes a focused, sustained effort to advance DEIB goals.

JBT Marel is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. We will accommodate applicants who need adjustments during the application process. For assistance, call 844‑286‑4524.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior Level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing