Overview
Are you ready to shape maintenance excellence on a global scale? JBT Marel is looking for a Reliability Engineer to join our organization in Sint‑Niklaas, Belgium. This is a key role focused on developing and maintaining the foundations of our maintenance strategy—ensuring our customers’ equipment operates reliably, safely and efficiently throughout its lifecycle. This role concerns product lines engineered and built in Sint‑Niklaas. Responsibilities
Own and continuously improve the Master Maintenance Documentation and Maintenance Plans for JBT Marel equipment Define maintenance criteria for parts using supplier data, FMEA input, customer feedback and feedback from field service engineers Create and maintain structured maintenance kits aligned with machine configurations and customer needs Collaborate with customers and internal teams to review maintenance strategies, gather feedback and improve effectiveness and efficiency Prepare training materials and deliver training sessions on maintenance strategy, machine efficiency and preventive maintenance scopes Prepare input for quotes or service contracts on scope (such as parts and kits to be replaced and hours) related to preventive maintenance About you
You’re technically curious, structured and comfortable working with incomplete data to build practical solutions. You enjoy connecting with other departments to engineer in detail the customer need. Strong affinity with engineering and technical disciplines, with the ability to think both conceptually and practically Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data analytics and large datasets High attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to identify gaps or inconsistencies Strong command of English and Dutch (spoken and written) and confidence working with engineers, service teams and customers A customer‑oriented mindset, understanding how maintenance impacts uptime, cost and operations Comfort working independently and making informed, educated assumptions when required Willingness to occasionally participate in field activities to validate and refine maintenance strategies Experience & education
Engineering or technical education (mechanical, electrical, mechatronic or similar) Experience in maintenance engineering, service engineering, reliability engineering or a similar technical role Familiarity with preventive maintenance concepts, spare parts structures and service documentation Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a technical or industrial environment Exposure to data‑driven maintenance, reliability analysis or FMEA is an advantage Benefits
A high‑impact role shaping global maintenance strategy and service excellence Close collaboration with engineering, service, logistics and customer‑facing teams Opportunity to influence machine uptime, customer satisfaction and lifecycle cost A culture focused on innovation, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing Career development opportunities within a global, technology‑driven organization About the company
JBTMarel is a global leader in food processing solutions. Together with our customers we transform the way food is processed—making it safer, more sustainable and more efficient. Our people are driven by Unity, Innovation and Excellence, working together across borders and disciplines to deliver lasting impact.
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