Electrical Engineer

James Fisher and Sons plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

James Fisher and Sons plc is seeking a Systems & Support Engineer in Singapore to support maritime and subsea systems from deployment to sustainment. The role involves hands-on problem solving, system integration, and close collaboration with customers and internal teams.

Your work will cover installation, testing, on-site and remote support, and contributions to product improvements while ensuring safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, or equivalent).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Medically fit for offshore and shipboard operations.
• Experience in design engineering or product development is advantageous.
• Systems thinking and system-of-systems awareness.
• Hands-on technical capability.
• Strong customer engagement and communication.
• Adaptability in operational environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and support systems during deployments, trials, and operations.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair systems, providing on-site and remote customer support.
• Integrate, configure, and test subsystems, supporting FAT/SAT and resolving integration issues.
• Monitor system performance, analyse failures, and support maintenance, spares, and sustainment planning.
• Deliver training and develop documentation to support customer operational readiness.
• Feed operational insight into product improvements, upgrades, configuration control, and safety compliance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Customer engagement

Adaptability

Hands-on technical capability

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

Systems & Support Engineer
Singapore
Fulltime, Permanent

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role:

The Systems & Support Engineer plays a key role in supporting the company’s maritime and subsea systems throughout their full lifecycle, from deployment and integration through to long-term sustainment and customer operations. Working closely with internal teams and customers, the role focuses on ensuring systems perform reliably and efficiently in demanding environments, while delivering a high standard of technical support and customer satisfaction. This position suits an adaptable engineer with broad experience across engineering, marine, or related industries, and a strong interest in hands-on problem solving and operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Install, commission, test, and support systems during deployments, trials, and operations.
  Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair systems, providing on-site and remote customer support.
• Integrate, configure, and test subsystems, supporting FAT/SAT and resolving integration issues.
• Monitor system performance, analyse failures, and support maintenance, spares, and sustainment planning.
• Deliver training and develop documentation to support customer operational readiness.
• Feed operational insight into product improvements, upgrades, configuration control, and safety compliance.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, or equivalent).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Medically fit for offshore and shipboard operations.
• Experience in design engineering or product development is advantageous.
• Systems thinking and system-of-systems awareness.
• Hands-on technical capability.
• Strong customer engagement and communication.
• Adaptability in operational environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Why join us?

• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

About Us:

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

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For more information about our values and behaviours, follow the link: About us | James Fisher and Sons plc

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry.

At James Fisher and Sons, we are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success is driven by the talent and diversity of our workforce.