Layout Engineer

JBT Marel•Gainesville, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

JBT Marel is seeking a Layout Engineer to create optimal solutions for integrated projects and prepare layouts with item lists for the sales process based on customer needs. The role designs production systems, including interfaces within the system and with the environment, such as users, buildings, auxiliary equipment, and other requirements. Projects range in size from a single machine to a full production line or complete factory. The Layout Engineer secures the technical and technological integrity of solutions, supports project engineering during the sales delivery engineering phase, owns the order layout, and ensures a proper handover to the Project Engineer. The position is based in Gainesville, Georgia, and is hybrid, with up to 10% travel. It reports to the Director, Sales Operations, Poultry NA.

Requirements

Experience with or knowledge of CAD design tools, or ability to learn them on the job.
Ability to work with an interdepartmental team to make the best use of available resources.
Excellent planning and organizing skills, including the ability to work under time constraints and possible production setbacks.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work courteously and tactfully with customers and coworkers.
Ability to work independently as well as as a team member.
Ability to deliver results and meet customer expectations.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or higher education in a technical field with comparable experience and knowledge of process technology.
Knowledge of relevant production techniques, materials, and components.
Strong written and verbal English skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary organization.
Experience with plant automation equipment.
Knowledge of food processing industry requirements.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer requirements from Sales or support Sales in gathering them.
Design optimal layout solutions for customers.
Provide input for ROI calculations and feasibility studies.
Secure the technical and technological integrity of proposed solutions.
Create system descriptions when needed.
Transfer solution information to relevant functions in accordance with the Market to Order process, including preparing accurate quotations for scope and price in accordance with relevant standards.
Identify special requirements, missing solutions, or missing portfolio standards and communicate them to Innovation and/or Sales.
Network with other internal groups to obtain the best solutions.
Verify on-site conditions to ensure the layout design is correct.
Present and explain the chosen solution to internal and external customers.
Hand over customer order specifics to Order Engineering.
Maintain end-to-end responsibility for the solution until the order is finalized.