Marine Service Engineer - Automation

Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in marine technology is seeking a Marine Service Engineer – Automation based in Singapore. This role involves providing hands-on technical support for automation systems, performing troubleshooting and maintenance, and attending onboard vessels for field service. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and 5–8 years of experience in marine environments, along with strong troubleshooting skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on experience as a Service Engineer or Automation Specialist in marine environments.
• Strong practical knowledge of marine automation equipment.
• Ability to work independently onboard vessels.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for marine automation systems.
• Perform fault diagnosis and troubleshooting for automation systems.
• Attend onboard vessels for field service and repair activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer-focused mindset

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Electronics & Communication Engineering

Tools

MS Office

PLC and SCADA systems

Industrial communication protocols

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Faststream is pleased to partner with a global leader in marine technology system integration, who is seeking a Marine Service Engineer – Automation to be based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands‑on technical support for marine automation systems, primarily in service, troubleshooting, and maintenance environments.

• Perform fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and remote support for automation systems, including boiler controls and field instrumentation calibration or replacement.

• Attend onboard vessels for field service, commissioning, and repair activities as required.

• Install, configure, test, and customise automation hardware and software in line with OEM standards and project‑specific requirements.

• Configure and maintain PC‑based control and monitoring systems.

• Analyse, configure, and install industrial networks and communication equipment.

• Support and troubleshoot power management systems and associated electrical systems.

• Program and support industrial communication protocols including RS232, RS422, RS485, HART, and Foundation Fieldbus.

• Work with Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC server/client configurations, PID setup, and tuning.

• Develop and customise PLC and SCADA applications, including HMI/mimic screen development.

• Service, commission, retrofit, and upgrade marine automation systems, including:

  • Engine Manoeuvring Systems (EMS)

  • Engine Protection Systems (EPS)

  • Propulsion Control Systems (PCS)

  • Machinery Control Systems (UCS/MCS)

Requirements

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Electronics & Communication Engineering.

• 5–8 years of hands‑on experience as a Service Engineer or Automation Specialist, preferably within marine or offshore environments.

• Strong practical knowledge of marine automation equipment; experience with Lyngsøe systems is an advantage.

• Proven troubleshooting mindset with the ability to work independently onboard vessels.

• Customer‑focused and solution‑oriented, with strong service delivery awareness.

• Good written and spoken English communication skills.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Strong team player with a proactive, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.