Layout Engineer

JBT Marel•Gainesville, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At JBT Marel, we're looking for a Layout Engineer. You will be responsible for creating optimal solutions for integrated projects and preparing layouts with item lists for the sales process based on the customer need. As a Layout Engineer you are designing production systems, including the interfaces within the system and with the environment (users, building, auxiliary equipment and other needs). The size of the projects varies from a single machine, full line to a complete factory. Secure the technical and technological integrity of solutions. Support project engineering during the engineering phase in the Sales delivery process. The Layout Engineer has ownership for the order layout and takes care of the proper handover to the Project Engineer.

Requirements

Experience with or knowledge of CAD design tools or ability to learn on the job
Ability to work with an interdepartmental team to best utilize all available resources
Excellent planning and organizing skills, work well under time constraints and with possible production setbacks
Strong communication skills; work with customers and co-workers in a courteous and tactful manner
Ability to work independently, as well as being a team member
Ability to deliver results and meet customers' expectations
Bachelor degree in Engineering preferred or Higher education in a technical field with comparable experience and knowledge of process technology
Knowledge of relevant production technics, materials and components
Experience with or knowledge of CAD design tools or ability to learn on the job
Strong English skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Experience with and comfort working in multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage
Experience with plant automation equipment is an advantage
Knowledge of the food processing industry requirements is an advantage

Responsibilities

Analyze customer requirements from Sales or support sales in gathering these
Design the optimal layout solution for the customer
Provide input for ROI calculation/feasibility studies
Secure the technical and technological integrity of the proposed solution
Create a system description when needed
Transfer information about the solution to relevant functions in accordance with the Market to Order process, e.g. making a correct quotation for scope and price for the customer and according the relevant standards
Identify specials, missing solutions or missing standards in the portfolio and communicate them to Innovation and/or Sales Network with other internal groups to obtain the best solutions
Verification of the on-site conditions to ensure the correct layout design
Present and explain the chosen solution to internal/external customers
Hand over the customer order specifics to Order Engineering
End-to-end responsibility for the solution until the finalization of the order