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**We’re Hiring: Lead Engineer Innovation & Development**
***The joy of being responsible for something important.. You can experience it too***
📍 Location: Helsingborg - Rannarbanan
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
💼 Department: Freezing Solutions
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**About the Role**
We are looking for a Lead Engineer Innovation & Development to join our team in Helsingborg.
As a Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in developing the next generation of food processing equipment. You will take technical ownership from concept through prototyping and into final product delivery. The role combines hands-on engineering with system-level thinking, bringing together automation, mechanics, and electrical disciplines. Within JBT Marel Freezing Solutions,
**software plays a critical role**
in ensuring process stability, product quality, energy efficiency, and line integration.
If you thrive in a technical setting, enjoy structure and ownership, and are energized by managing multiple moving parts at the same time, this role offers a high level of responsibility and impact.
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**What You Will Do, Day-to-Day**
**Your Daily Work As Lead Engineer Typically Includes**
- In larger projects, you will lead technical development in close cooperation with a project manager.
- In smaller projects, you will take full responsibility – both technically and for overall execution. This mix gives you the chance to work broadly across disciplines while still diving into the details where it matters.
- Beyond traditional engineering you will also contribute to introducing digital tools and machine learning into our development process, designing equipment that becomes smarter, more energy-efficient and more reliable over time.
- The Lead Engineer within JBT Marel Freezing Solutions is accountable for the technical leadership, system design integrity, and successful realization of industrial freezing systems
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across automation, software mechanical, and electrical domains.
- Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, and ways of working
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**What kind of person are you?**
We encourage each of our 12,000+ employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcoming new colleagues from all walks of life. You will recognize in yourself that you possess a combination of technical understanding, strong organizational skills, and interpersonal effectiveness.
**Hard Skills & Experience**
- A degree in engineering (mechatronics, software, mechanical, electrical, or similar technical field).
- Proven experience Lead Engineer in a technical, machine-building, or industrial solutions environment
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary systems involving software solutions, mechanical, and electrical components
- Interest or experience in applying data analysis and machine learning to engineering challenges is a plus
- Comfortable taking responsibility for both technical content and project delivery
- Experience in working with international teams and suppliers is a strong advantage
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are a strong asset.
**Soft Skills & Mindset**
- Strong ownership mentality with the ability to drive progress without formal authority
- Strong problem-solver, curious about integrating multiple technical disciplines
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Resilient under pressure and comfortable operating in a dynamic, changing environment
- Structured thinker with attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Collaborative team player who builds trust and transparency across the organization
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**What’s in it for you?**
Our people make the difference, and their contribution drives our success. Our culture is what makes the difference: inclusive, dynamic, and deeply human. We believe that personal attention fuels professional growth, which is why we invest in every individual—offering tailored development programs, leadership opportunities, and a workplace where your voice matters.
- A chance to lead both technical development and small-scale project management
- Access to production and testing facilities, enabling prototypes and validation of solutions effectively
- Close collaboration with a multidisciplinary R&D team and global customers
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**Who We Are**
We’re not just feeding the world—we’re shaping its future. As a global leader in food processing, our company operates across nearly every continent, delivering trusted brands and innovative solutions to millions every day. From iconic products to cutting-edge sustainability practices, we set the pace in an industry that never stops evolving.
**Our Values Reflect Who We Are At Our Best**
- Serve with integrity
- Create with collaboration
- Grow with excellence
- Advance with innovation
At JBT Marel, what we do matters. Our people make the difference, and their contribution drives our success. We are committed to your development and offer opportunities that help you grow professionally and personally. You will work in an inclusive, international team culture where collaboration and innovation are key.
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**How to Apply**
**Ready to Build the Future of Food Processing?**
We’re excited to learn how you can contribute to our mission of smarter, safer food inspection. Apply now and join a team transforming the future of food processing. If you have questions about the role, please feel free to reach out to the Talent Acquisition Business Partner Maarten Krepel.
📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – maarten.krepel@marel.com
🌐 Learn more at: jbtmarel.com
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Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist: www.linkedin.com/in/maartenkrepel
JBT Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
**Join us — and be the driving force behind smarter, leaner food production.**
