We're Hiring: Prototype Engineer

Primary Location: JBT Marel, Aarhus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid (2-3 days a week at the office)

Department: Secondary Fresh - Innovation

Lead the Future of Work at JBT Marel

Do you want to build, test, and improve the food processing machines of the future? Then you might be our new Prototype Engineer!

About the Role

At JBT Marel, we are looking for a Prototype Engineer to join our Innovation Team in Aarhus . You will play a key role in turning ideas and concepts into functional prototypes, in close collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software-oriented colleagues. You report directly to our Innovation Manager and are responsible for the practical execution of prototype and testing activities in our Innovation Lab. The role combines hands-on work with technical insight and requires a high level of responsibility, structure, and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Building, assembling, and adapting prototypes, test setups, and machine components
• Practical testing and adjustment of new machine and component solutions
• Participation in test processes, documentation of test results, and input for improvements
• Daily operation, maintenance, and safe use of test equipment and machines
• Installation, relocation, and connection of machines and test equipment in the Innovation Lab
• Ensuring order, safety, and quality in the Innovation Lab

️ What You Bring

The preferred candidate should possess a diverse educational background and/or relevant experience in manufacturing companies, service management, technical roles, process management, and customer support. Extensive knowledge of processes and IT is essential.

If you are the right candidate, ideally you are a Marine Engineer with a practical/craft background and/or an Automation Technologist with a strong interest in mechanics and electrical systems. Experience as a service technician or from machinery manufacturing in industry would be great. Next to this, you recognize yourself in:

• Solid hands-on experience with machining (metal cutting and welding in stainless steel)
• Experience with manufacturing and assembling prototypes or machines
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and perform electrical connections
• Structured way of working and a strong sense of order and safety
• Good collaboration skills in cross-functional teams
• Fluent in Danish and comfortable in English (written and spoken)
• The ability for limited travel activity (approx. 5–10 days annually)

We encourage each of our 12,500+ 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.

Nice to Have

• Have worked in a development or innovation environment
• Thrive with unpredictable tasks and short iteration cycles
• Have experience with test setups and troubleshooting prototypes

Why Join Us?

There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you do something worthwhile for a living. That said, coming home from work knowing you made a difference is just one of the great things you can experience at JBT Marel. You can expect:

• A key position in an Innovation Team of approximately 40 dedicated specialists
• Significant hands-on influence on the development of new machines and solutions
• Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business
• An environment of trust and respect with space to explore and fail
• An informal, ambitious, and cross-organizational working environment
• A network of specialists who are always willing to help
• A healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
• A varied job with a high degree of practical work
• A modern workplace focused on innovation, quality, and professionalism
• Endless possibilities to keep learning: access to Linkedin Learning and Busuu language learning
• To get a career instead of a job. We have many opportunities for internal growth; and we encourage it!

How to Apply

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.

Submit your CV along with a few lines about your motivation for the role no later than June 8, 2026 .

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and we will hire when the right candidate is found.

Questions?

Contact Innovation Manager Flemming Hovgaard Nielsen flemming.nielsen@marel.com

Contact TA Business Partner: Maarten Krepel – maarten.krepel@jbtmarel.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.

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