Overview

Overview

JBT is a diverse, global company with many needs for international management talent and great opportunities for experienced graduates. Our businesses are worldwide and opportunities are broad in scope.

Start your career with us.

Being a global company allows us to present you with a number of career opportunities. JBT is one of the largest solutions providers to the global food processing industry. The largest food processors within the fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood and bakery industries are among our customers.

PAY -  based on experience/education

BENEFITS - Start from day 1!

JBT Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match - up to 6.5%
• Company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave (*eligible after 6 months)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation pay
• Sick pay
• Annual Bonus Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement (*eligible after 2 years)

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Applications engineers work as a bridge between customers and internal business development teams, including sales, engineering, sourcing, and R & D. They use customer feedback and sales information to provide technical input and documentation control. This position plays a significant role in the achievement of sales goals and objectives by providing expertise to assist in cost estimates and customer quotations.

Applications engineers perform customer analysis to create innovative product solutions that respond to their needs. They visit customer locations to ensure products are operating satisfactory, work with R & D to test solutions and recommend improvements for optimization, perform the initial development of projects, track quotation cost performance, and maintain positive customer relationships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

• Collaborating with Project Management, Product Management and Engineering teams to proactively research and develop concepts and proposals relative to specific customer requests
  • Provide technical support to entire organization for all company lines of products
  • Actively participating in proposal review meetings with the assigned Project Manager and Engineers to ensure clear communication of the customer’s requirements and the commitments made by the company.
  • Work with Account Manager and customer to develop pricing/budgets
• Analyze user needs and develop customer solutions
  • Interact with customers to develop solutions and close new business
  • Work with customers to ensure that prospective requirements are well understood to ensure effective and pertinent quotes
• Collaborate with Engineers to design and optimize product
  • Recommend design, and application changes to optimize operational efficiency
• Create flowcharts and user guides for new and existing products/procedures

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• ·       Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering field or Food Science·       1-3 years min. experience in manufacturing or food lab environment

RESPONSIBILITY/ACCOUNTABILITY:

• ·       This position requires the ability to work with little to no supervision and maintain a high level of accuracy/detail
• ·       Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• ·       Able to cultivate and sustain positive professional relationships with customers as well as internal cross functional teams

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Advanced:

·       Knowledge of design of experiments methodology

General:

• ·       Knowledge of mechanical utility services
• ·       Understanding of process flow charts
• ·       Knowledge of AutoCAD (as is required to develop equipment layouts or proposal drawings)
• ·       Understanding of Microsoft Excel (identify accuracy, small mods/manipulations for desired output)

Basic:

• ·       Ability to read engineering drawings
• ·       Knowledge/use of hand tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: 

• Primarily works in a typical office/test lab environment
• Possibility to be exposed to customer site hazards including heavy equipment, loud noise, slippery/uneven footing etc. Requires adherence to applicable safety policies & OSHA standards
• Hybrid work environment 

Mental/Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk with occasional stooping, crawling
• Ability to use full functionality of hands, vision, hear & communicate effectively
• Occasionally required to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds

Other:

• Moderate stress to complete work within deadlines
• Some off hour and/or nonstandard times as required to meet deadlines
• Some weekends as required to meet deadlines
• Some travel required; up to 25%

This job description is a summary of essential job functions.  It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisor, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any 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 federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying. To find information on agencies throughout the United States, please go to www.careeronestop.org

You may also call (844) 286-4524 if your disability or impairment prevents you from applying online. NOTE: Do not use this number unless you need assistance because of a disability or impairment. The personnel attending this phone line will not be able to give you a status update regarding your application and will not be the individuals making a decision regarding your employment.