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 Software Support Engineer, you will join a focused engineering team developing software that drives robotic waterjet cutting systems for the food processing industry. Our applications combine real-time control, computer vision, robotics, and data-driven technologies to deliver precise, reliable solutions to customers worldwide. You will connect Engineering with other technical teams by providing Level 3 remote support and engineering-guided solutions. You will be part of the JBT Marel Poultry division, working on-site at the Redmond, WA location. On a given day, you may: Troubleshoot installed systems, reproduce field issues in our lab to help engineers find root causes, test release candidates, evaluate PC components, and maintain support documentation. Spot recurring issues and recommend fixes that improve our products and reduce developer workload. Occasional travel to customer sites and remote facilities may be required. Act as a liaison between Engineering and other technical departments to provide level 3 remote support, engineering guided solutions, and technical updates. Administer, troubleshoot, and control installed systems using remote desktop, SSH, and system error/event data. Utilize diagnostic tools and debug files to duplicate field issues within a lab environment to assist software engineers identify the cause of the issue and steps to reproduce it. Maintain systems support technical documentation. Test and approve software release candidates. Work with internal software and electrical engineers to drive improvement of our existing hardware/software stack. Participate actively during team meetings and reach out independently to other team members to share knowledge and assist in troubleshooting. Identify trends in issues and make recommendations for ways to eliminate or reduce high frequency issues, streamline the support process, or reduce utilization of developer time. Requirements: Minimum of three years' experience as a Systems Support Engineer or equivalent. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience preferred. Experience providing systems support for customer-facing software products. Linux, Unix systems administration experience. Experience with Git version control system. Proficiency in shell scripting. Proficiency in at least one development language (C preferred). Experience with installing and troubleshooting PC and other hardware components. Experience troubleshooting basic IP networking issues. Excellent technical and non-technical communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills. Experience utilizing system health, performance monitoring, and software management tools. Technical curiosity – willingness to explore and learn new technologies, patterns, and practices. Self-motivated and able to learn and operate without supervision. Desirable Skills: High-level customer-facing application development in industrial systems. Computational geometry and applied mathematics. Computer vision (OpenCV, image processing, object detection). Industrial control systems (motion control, field buses, interfaces). Real-time operating systems (QNX preferred). Experience interfacing with AI / ML systems (integration, data flow, deployment). GUI/HMI design and development. Data collection and analytics (including OPC-UA). Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Build systems and automation (CMake). The estimated annual salary range for this role is $75,000- $126,000 annually. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience. 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. Equal Opportunity Employment: (only for US posted roles) 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. Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria. All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally. #LI-AR1 Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.

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