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As our new Embedded Vision Engineer – Poultry Innovation, you will play a key role in developing the next generation of vision-based inspection and processing systems for the global poultry industry.

This role goes beyond traditional software development.

• You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing embedded vision platforms that power advanced poultry processing and inspection solutions.
• You will work at the intersection of embedded Linux, industrial imaging, artificial intelligence, machine vision, and high-performance computing.
• You will collaborate closely with innovation, product development, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams to create robust vision solutions that deliver accuracy, speed, and reliability in demanding industrial environments.

The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in embedded software engineering, machine vision, Linux-based systems, and industrial automation with a passion for innovation and technical leadership.

At JBT Marel, what we do matters. Our people make the difference, and their contribution drives our success.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food, guiding our vision to be the leading partner in sustainable food industry solutions. Partnership is at the heart of everything we do, enabling us to deliver exceptional, end-to-end solutions that build long-term customer trust.

Our values reflect who we are at our best:

• Serve with integrity
• Create with collaboration
• Grow with excellence
• Advance with innovation

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.

That feeling when your vision technology turns complex image data into real-time decisions on the production line…

📍 Location: Boxmeer – Hybrid
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time
💼 Department: Poultry Innovation

• Architect, develop, and maintain embedded vision systems running on Linux-based ARM platforms.
• Design scalable and reliable vision system architectures supporting next-generation poultry processing equipment.
• Integrate industrial cameras, sensors, and illumination systems for high-speed image acquisition and analysis.
• Optimize system performance to meet real-time processing and throughput requirements in industrial environments.
• Support standardization and future-proofing of vision platforms across multiple product lines.

• Develop and optimize software components in C++ and Python for image processing, machine control, and data handling.
• Build containerized vision applications using Docker for scalable deployment and reproducible environments.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable software delivery.
• Deploy and manage AI inference workloads using Triton Inference Server to enable real-time decision-making on embedded hardware.
• Develop lightweight configuration and monitoring interfaces where needed.

• Work in multidisciplinary project teams alongside project managers, vision application engineers, system architects, electrical engineers, and software engineers.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of vision systems into complete machine solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues involving hardware, software, networking, and camera interfaces.
• Define validation and verification strategies and execute system testing activities.
• Ensure solutions meet quality, reliability, safety, and performance requirements.

• Lead technical design reviews and contribute to key architectural decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and support technical skill development within the team.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to the long-term vision technology roadmap for Poultry Innovation.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies in embedded computing, AI, and machine vision to maintain technology leadership.

You will recognize yourself in the following:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, machine vision, or industrial automation environments.
• Strong experience with Embedded Linux and ARM-based platforms.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python software development.
• Experience integrating industrial cameras, image acquisition systems, and vision hardware.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and modern software development methodologies.
• Experience deploying or supporting AI inference frameworks, preferably Triton Inference Server.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex multidisciplinary systems.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Broad technical knowledge spanning vision technology, software, electronics, automation, and machine integration.
• Well-structured approach to documentation, validation, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal. Dutch language skills are preferred.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented mindset.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working in an international innovation environment.

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. 

📧 Questions? Contact: Maarten Krepel – maarten.krepel@jbtmarel.com 

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Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Join us — and help shape the future of intelligent poultry processing through cutting-edge embedded vision technology.

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.

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