The posting
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.
As our Mechanical Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of automated industrial equipment and material handling solutions.
You will work alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, applying first-principles thinking, creativity, and practical problem-solving to develop reliable, cost-effective, and manufacturable solutions.
On a given day, you may:
- Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using 3D CAD software.
- Create engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical documentation.
- Support projects throughout the product lifecycle, from concept development through manufacturing, testing, and commissioning.
- Apply lean design principles and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
- Perform engineering calculations and evaluate designs for functionality, safety, reliability, and cost.
- Collaborate with production, electrical and software engineering, purchasing, and service teams to deliver engineering solutions.
- Work with suppliers and vendors to support engineering deliverables.
- Participate in hands-on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation.
- Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
- Support engineering changes and maintain accurate product documentation.
- Travel (up to 20%) domestically and report onsite in Chalfont, PA.
Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably Creo and Windchill.
- Knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
- Mechanical automation and material handling systems
- Machining, fabrication, and welding processes
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Python or other programming language
What Makes You Successful
- Collaborative: Enjoys working across disciplines and learning from others.
- Curious: Demonstrates a growth mindset and challenges conventional thinking.
- Practical: Applies hands-on problem-solving skills grounded in engineering fundamentals.
- Innovative: Seeks opportunities to simplify designs to improve products.
- Accountable: Takes ownership of engineering deliverables and follows through.
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!



