Walk-in | Marine Service Engineer

Expert Maritime Services; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on shipboard work

Career growth opportunities

Travel to ports and vessels

Job summary

Expert Maritime Services seeks a Marine Electronics Service Engineer to service, repair, and commission marine navigation, communication and automation equipment aboard vessels and at ports. The role involves testing, fault-finding, and coordinating with ship crews.

Onboard exposure across radar, GPS, VDR, AIS and other marine systems, with opportunities to travel to ports and vessels. Diploma/BE/BTech in relevant electronics fields is required, with readiness for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma/BE/BTech in Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics / Instrumentation or related field.
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and technical manuals.
• Willingness to travel to ports and work onboard vessels.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and troubleshoot marine communication, navigation & automation equipment.
• Installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of marine electronic systems.
• Attend onboard vessels and troubleshoot equipment faults; prepare service reports and job completion reports.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Testing mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/BE/BTech in Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics / Instrumentation

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Signal generator

Job description

Job Description Marine Electronics Service Engineer

Position: Marine Electronics Service Engineer

Industry: Marine Electronics / Ship Navigation & Communication Systems

Experience: 02years

Job Location: Chennai

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a technically skilled and motivated Marine Electronics Service Engineer to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for service, repair, troubleshooting, commissioning and installation of marine communication, navigation and automation equipment onboard vessels and at ports.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, repair and troubleshoot marine communication, navigation and automation equipment.
• Carry out installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of marine electronic systems.
• Attend onboard vessels and troubleshoot equipment faults.
• Perform fault finding at PCB, module and system level wherever applicable.
• Carry out equipment testing, calibration and performance verification.
• Interface and troubleshoot systems involving NMEA 0183/NMEA 2000, serial communication and network connections.
• Prepare service reports, inspection reports and job completion reports.
• Coordinate with vessel crew, ship management companies and technical teams.
• Travel to ports and vessels for service and commissioning assignments.
• Follow manufacturer procedures, technical manuals and safety requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of repairs, spare parts and service activities.

Equipment / Systems Exposure

Experience or knowledge in any of the following will be an advantage:

Navigation Equipment

• Radar / ARPA
• ECDIS
• GPS / GNSS
• AIS
• Echo Sounder
• Speed Log
• Gyro Compass
• Autopilot
• VDR / S-VDR
• BNWAS
• GMDSS equipment

Communication Equipment

• VHF / MF-HF
• Inmarsat / VSAT
• GMDSS systems
• Satellite communication equipment
• Internal communication / PA systems

Automation & Other Systems

• Marine automation and monitoring systems
• Alarm & monitoring systems
• Sensors and transmitters
• PLC / control systems
• Power supply and electronic control circuits

Required Skills

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics / Electronics / Instrumentation or related field.
• Good knowledge of electronics, electrical circuits and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and technical manuals.
• Basic knowledge of test equipment such as multimeter, oscilloscope and signal generator is preferred.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to ports and work onboard vessels.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with customers and vessel crew.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a technical team.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in marine electronics service, ship automation, navigation equipment, GMDSS, radar, AIS, ECDIS or vessel commissioning will be preferred.

Freshers with strong electronics fundamentals and a genuine interest in the marine industry may also be considered for trainee positions.

What We Offer

• Exposure to various marine communication, navigation and automation systems.
• Hands-on experience onboard commercial vessels.
• Opportunity to work on service, repair, commissioning and installation projects.
• Technical training and opportunities for career growth.
• Travel opportunities to various ports and vessels.