Service Engineer (m/f/d)

NACOS Marine; Sæby; On-site; DKK 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

NACOS Marine is seeking a Service Engineer (m/f/d) Automation in Sæby/Frederikshavn to program, commission and support Integrated Alarm & Control Systems and SCADA on vessels, including cruise ships and large commercial ships. Role blends hands-on work with customer contact, plus international travel and onboard assignments.

You'll work with shipowners, shipyards, and internal engineering teams on newbuilds, refits, upgrades and warranty activities, ensuring safe, efficient operations and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, SCADA systems and PLC programming.
• Structured troubleshooting across software, electronics and networks.
• Familiarity with marine/industrial protocols: Modbus, NMEA, OPC, Profibus.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work onboard vessels.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning, service, refits, and upgrades of marine automation and SCADA systems.
• Participate in FAT, HAT, and Sea Trials, including onboard commissioning activities.
• Identify and resolve software and hardware issues during service assignments.
• Develop and adapt PLC/SCADA software, both in-house and onboard vessels.
• Support warranty cases for newbuild and retrofit projects, remotely and onsite.
• Prepare and keep technical documentation up to date, such as drawings and interface docs.
• Assist with class compliance activities and system handover to shipowners and yards.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Travel/onboard service

Danish and English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modbus

NMEA

OPC

Profibus

Job description

Company Overview

NACOS Marine is a globally integrated group of companies at the forefront of maritime automation, navigation, and control systems. Building on decades of expertise and a heritage of trusted solutions, NACOS Marine continues to pioneer technologies that set the standard for safer, smarter, and more efficient ship operations worldwide.

Within our Customer Delivery organization, we focus on delivering, commissioning, and supporting automation systems that keep vessels operating safely and efficiently throughout their lifecycle.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Service Engineer (m/f/d) Automation to join our team in Sæby/Frederikshavn. In this role, you will contribute to the programming, commissioning, and support of Integrated Alarm & Control Systems (IAS/IAMCS) and SCADA solutions for vessels, primarily cruise ships and large commercial vessels. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will collaborate with shipowners, shipyards, and our internal engineering teams on newbuilds, refits, upgrades, and warranty activities. The role offers a balance of hands-on technical work and customer contact, and includes international travel and onboard assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning, service, refits, and upgrades of marine automation and SCADA systems
• Take part in FAT, HAT, and Sea Trials, including onboard commissioning activities
• Identify and resolve software and hardware issues during service assignments
• Develop and adapt PLC/SCADA software, both in-house and onboard vessels
• Support warranty cases for newbuild and retrofit projects, remotely and onsite
• Prepare and keep technical documentation up to date, such as functional descriptions, drawings, and interface documentation
• Assist with class compliance activities and system handover to shipowners, shipyards, and classification societies
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers and colleagues throughout project execution

Key Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Practical, professional experience with industrial automation, SCADA systems, and PLC programming (IEC 61131-3: ST, LD, FBD, etc.), ideally gained through commissioning or service projects
• A structured approach to troubleshooting across automation software, electronics, and industrial networks
• Familiarity with common marine and industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, NMEA, OPC, Profibus)
• Openness to working onboard vessels and traveling internationally for service and commissioning activities
• Fluency in Danish and English, both written and spoken
• The ability to obtain NATO and national security clearance in accordance with authority regulations
• A valid driver's license

Additional Knowledge (Advantageous)

• Exposure to Power Management Systems (PMS), propulsion control, or alarm & monitoring systems
• Some familiarity with classification society requirements and approval documentation
• An interest in, or basic knowledge of, object‑oriented programming (e.g. C++ / C#) for tools, utilities, or integrations

Why choose us and why we'd choose you

At NACOS Marine, we empower our people to take ownership and responsibility for their work. You will be part of a collaborative, international environment where safety, quality, and reliability are at the core of everything we do. You will work end-to-end with advanced automation systems, from programming and integration to sea trials and handover, while continuously developing your skills alongside experienced colleagues who share a passion for maritime technology and innovation.