Mechanical Technician

Careers @ Focal Search; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers @ Focal Search is seeking an experienced marine engine technician to examine, test and repair diesel and gasoline engines, performing diagnostics, disassembly and reassembly to restore performance.

You will handle engines from brands such as Yanmar, Lister, Kubota, Deutz, HATZ and Honda, with emphasis on offshore or marine systems, including winches, hydraulics, and instrumentation, and you will perform routine maintenance and calibration to ensure reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Trade or postsecondary education related to engines (such as a diploma or degree in Mechanical, automated, marine, or comparable engineering).
• Two years of experience in the relevant sector is preferred.
• Prior experience with offshore or marine engine systems, including winches, hydraulics, piping, and instrumentation.
• Experience repairing engines and compressors is advantageous.
• Diesel engines (Yanmar, Lister, Kubota, Deutz, HATZ): replacing injectors, high-pressure fuel systems, and blocks and heads.
• Honda gasoline engines: replacing injectors, high-pressure fuel systems, and blocks and heads.

Responsibilities

• Examine and test engines to identify problems (visual checks, power checks, scan-tool diagnostics, listening for unusual noise, etc.).
• Identify issues with the fuel, ignition, cooling, lubrication, exhaust, air intake, and engine mounting/suspension systems.
• For a thorough examination and measurement, disassemble engines or their parts (cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, timing system).
• Reassemble and calibrate the engine in accordance with manuals and specifications after repairing or replacing worn-out and defective parts.
• Carry out routine maintenance, such as tune-ups, belt changes, valve clearance adjustments, oil and filter changes, and spark plug replacements.
• After repair, run the engine (idle and load tests), assess performance, and adjust for efficient operation and appropriate fuel usage.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Maintenance & repair

Manual dexterity

Education

Diploma or degree in Mechanical/Marine Engineering

Tools

Engine diagnostics tools

Job description

• Examine and test engines to identify problems (visual checks, power checks, scan-tool diagnostics, listening for unusual noise, etc.).
• Identify issues with the fuel, ignition, cooling, lubrication, exhaust, air intake, and engine mounting/suspension systems.
• For a thorough examination and measurement, disassemble engines or their parts (cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, timing system).
• Reassemble and calibrate the engine in accordance with manuals and specifications after repairing or replacing worn-out and defective parts.
• Carry out routine maintenance, such as tune-ups, belt changes, valve clearance adjustments, oil and filter changes, and spark plug replacements.
• After repair, run the engine (idle and load tests), assess performance, and adjust for
• efficient operation and appropriate fuel usage.

Requirements:

• Trade or postsecondary education related to engines (such as a diploma or degree in Mechanical, automated, marine, or comparable engineering
• Two years of experience in the relevant sector is preferred.
• It is very desirable to have prior experience with offshore or marine engine systems, including winches, hydraulics, piping, and instrumentation.
• It is advantageous to have experience repairing engines and compressors.
• Diesel engines (Yanmar, Lister, Kubota, Deutz, HATZ): replacing injectors, high-pressure fuel systems, and blocks and heads
• Honda gasoline engines: replacing injectors, high-pressure fuel systems, and blocks and heads