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Applications Engineer, Poultry

JBT Marel · TN · Remote available · $75,000–$90,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

How would you gather and prioritize customer requirements during a site visit?

What they are checking: Whether they can tell the urgent problems from wish lists and agree on priorities with the customer.

Tell me about a time you used data to find a trend and convinced someone to change something.

What they are checking: Whether they can measure, analyze and communicate results clearly enough that people act on them.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a complex system quickly in order to help someone else.

What they are checking: Whether they can ramp up on new equipment and software fast enough to be useful on site.

What would you report back to the team after a customer visit?

What they are checking: Whether they turn field findings into feedback that improves the product and future service.

What would you do

You arrive at a customer's plant and they say yield is down. How do you investigate?

What they are checking: Whether they gather data, watch the line and separate equipment, settings and raw material causes.

Food plants are cold, wet and loud, with strict sanitation rules. How do you work well in that setting?

What they are checking: Whether they respect food safety and plant rules and are comfortable doing hands-on work there.

A customer's production manager disagrees with your recommendation. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can listen, back their view with data and still respect the customer's operation.

How would you plan your customer visits when several plants want your time in the same week?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate visits around department priorities and strategic programs as the posting says.

About the work

You would work on site in poultry processing plants with DSI waterjet portioning systems. What do you know about portioning boneless protein?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that portioning hits target weights and shapes to cut giveaway and raise yield.

How would you approach adjusting portioning software settings to meet a new product spec?

What they are checking: Whether they would change settings carefully, test results and document what worked for the customer.

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The full job description

As published by JBT Marel.

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. JBT Marel will align you to the Poultry North America Division. You will report directly to the DSI Application Manager. The average day in the life of a DSI Applications Engineer: • You will work directly with customers on site at their food production facility • Gather and prioritize customer requirements while on site, assess customer production lines, and provide feedback for process improvement • Locate necessary information and resources, explore options, identify a solution, and manipulate the portioning system software to meet the customer's needs • Measure data, analyze trends, and communicate results.The applications engineer coordinates customer visits based on department priorities and strategic programs. DSI Portioning Background: For over 30 years, the DSI brand has been synonymous with leadership and innovation in waterjet portioning of boneless proteins. DSI systems are continually refined to provide food processors with ever-improving automated solutions for portioning, trimming, and sorting. Requirements for the role • BS degree in Engineering, Food Science, Poultry Science, or Meat Science. • 1+ years of experience with technical concepts involving computers, software, and robotics principles. • The ability to creatively translate customer requirements into practical applications. • You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. • The estimated annual salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000 - annually. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience. Travel & Location • This position is fully remote, and we ask that you travel approximately 90% of the time • #LI-Remote • #LI-KF1 • 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. • 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. Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Equal Opportunity Employment: 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.

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