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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Scrum Master Controls Engineering - **Company:** JBT Marel - **Location:** Boxmeer, Netherlands - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computer Engineering, Integrated Development Environments, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, HMI Screens, Data Analytics - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.nl/job/nl3b8f2d6c61c65b4377847dcf23bfee7e/eaa ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field. * Proven experience as a Scrum Master. * Strong experience working with software development teams focusing on software development, including design and coding principles. * Experience in a multidisciplinary machine software and hardware environment is a plus. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. * Strong facilitation, mentoring, and coaching abilities. * Solid organizational and problem-solving skills. * Strong stakeholder management and expectation management skills. * Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, proficiency in Dutch, both written and verbal, is considered a plus. Nice to Have * Experience working within machine building, industrial automation, or controls engineering environments. * Experience supporting Agile transformations and organizational change initiatives. * Familiarity with PLC and HMI development environments. * Agile certifications such as PSM, CSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or equivalent. * Experience with data-driven improvement and Agile performance metrics. ## Description As Scrum Master within Controls Engineering, you will facilitate two PLC & HMI development teams operating in a machine development environment at the intersection of software and hardware engineering. Working closely with the Product Owner, you will help create and sustain a high-performing, self-managing, and continuously improving delivery organization. You will play a key role in contributing to the broader Agile transformation by helping define, implement, and scale Agile processes across the organization, providing clear insight into their impact and business value through measurable outcomes. Through coaching, facilitation, and servant leadership, you will help teams maximize their potential while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Do you enjoy empowering teams, removing obstacles, and creating an environment where people and technology can thrive together? What You'll Do Team Leadership & Delivery * Partner with the Product Owner to drive high performance, ownership, and predictable delivery. * Create and maintain the conditions for team success, including focus, clarity, and a sustainable pace. * Support the team in achieving sprint goals and improving overall delivery effectiveness. Facilitation & Flow * Facilitate Scrum and Kanban events, ensuring they are effective and time-boxed. * Use relevant Agile metrics to monitor team effectiveness and drive improvement initiatives. * Coordinate with other teams to manage dependencies and ensure smooth delivery flow. * Identify, remove, or escalate impediments, including organizational blockers. * Navigate dependencies between Agile software teams and non-Agile stakeholders or processes. * Support continuous flow and delivery optimization across engineering teams. Coaching & Capability Building * Coach team members in Scrum and Kanban practices and improve team dynamics. * Empower teams to gradually reduce dependency on the Scrum Master role. * Teach, mentor, and coach teams on the JBT Marel Software Development Process, ensuring knowledge is adopted and sustained. * Support the development of Agile capabilities and continuous learning across the organization. Culture & Collaboration * Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, openness, and trust. * Act as a role model for JBT Marel values within the team and broader organization. * Engage with stakeholders, manage expectations, and communicate clearly on progress and delivery. * Collaborate closely with Engineering Managers on team performance, growth, and objectives. * Contribute to an environment where teams feel supported, empowered, and motivated to succeed. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [The Scrum Master as an Orchestrator: Guiding Human–AI Collaboration in Modern Teams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1950-the-scrum-master-as-an-orchestrator-guiding-human-ai-collaboration-in-modern-teams) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Diversity as a Growth and Happiness Factor in Agile Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/862-diversity-as-a-growth-and-happiness-factor-in-agile-development) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) ## Related Articles - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)