Marine Service Engineer - €3.500 - €4.300 A Month

Xelvin; Braga; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime compensation

Training & career growth

Additional benefits

Maritime project work

Job summary

Xelvin is seeking a Service Engineer to oversee electrical installations on board ships, superyachts, and offshore vessels. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and carry out measurements and testing while communicating clearly with clients.

Travel to shipyards and maritime sites is required, with relocation support to the Netherlands. Ideal candidates hold an MBO diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and have proven experience with maritime electrical systems.

Qualifications

• MBO diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar.
• Proven experience with electrical systems in a maritime environment.
• Strong skills in electrical installations and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical and control systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on installations.
• Carry out measurements, inspections, and system testing.
• Troubleshoot and optimize onboard electrical systems.
• Report on progress and completed work.
• Maintain direct contact with clients regarding status and next steps.

Skills

Electrical installations

Control systems

Measurement & testing

Troubleshooting

English communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

MBO diploma in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Job description

Join a leading player in the maritime industry and work on advanced electrical systems aboard ships, superyachts, and offshore vessels. This is your opportunity to combine hands-on technical work with complex troubleshooting in a dynamic, international environment.

As a Service Engineer, you ensure that electrical installations on board remain reliable and perform at their best. You will:

• Diagnose and resolve faults in electrical and control systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on installations
• Carry out measurements, inspections, and system testing
• Troubleshoot and optimize onboard electrical systems
• Report on progress and completed work
• Maintain direct contact with clients regarding status and next steps

Where You’ll Work

• At shipyards and other maritime locations
• With flexibility to travel for on-site assignments

What You Bring

• MBO diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar
• Proven experience with electrical systems in a maritime environment
• Strong skills in:
• Electrical installations and control systems
• Measurement and testing
• Good communication skills in English
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Willingness to travel

What We Offer

• Overtime compensation
• Training, certification & career growth opportunities
• Access to additional benefits
• Work on technically advanced maritime projects

Xelvin supports you every step of the way, from application to relocation and integration in the Netherlands. Take the next step in your career and become part of a team shaping the future of maritime technology.