Associate Service Technician

Rolls-Royce; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay with discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce's Marine Service organization in Alameda, CA seeks an Associate Marine Service Technician to help troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, test, and commission engines and propulsion systems aboard marine vessels.

This highly mobile field-service role offers extensive hands-on technical experience, with travel up to 70–100% on short notice, contributing to equipment reliability and customer readiness within Rolls‑Royce’s high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Two years of mechanical trade school education or an Associate's degree in Engineering/Mechanical fields.
• At least two years of field-service experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• U.S. citizenship is required to support government contract activities.

Responsibilities

• Travel domestically and internationally on short notice up to 70–100% of the time to support service, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, commissioning, and operation of marine engines and propulsion systems.
• Analyze technical data, define field activity scope, and prepare tools and equipment for safe, on-schedule work.
• Inspect and test engines and propulsion systems, maintaining accurate service records.
• Provide technical assistance and training to customers and service personnel on MTU equipment.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, service, and quality teams to improve manuals and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Field-service

Maritime engines

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Science

Two years of mechanical trade school

Diesel technology background

Marine technology background

Tools

Testing tools

Measurement tools

Diesel engine testing equipment

Machine-shop equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Service Technician

Working Pattern: Full – Time

Working location: Alameda, CA

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

Our Marine Service organization supports critical engine and propulsion systems operating in demanding marine defense environments. As an Associate Marine Service Technician, you will assist with the troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, testing, and commissioning of engines, propulsion systems, and associated electronic controls aboard marine vessels. This highly mobile field-service role offers extensive hands‑on technical experience while contributing directly to equipment reliability, customer readiness, and the continued improvement of Rolls‑Royce marine solutions.

What you will be doing

• Travel domestically and internationally on short notice up to 70–100% of the time to support the service, troubleshooting, repair, overhaul, commissioning, and operation of marine engines, propulsion systems, and associated electronic control systems.
• Analyze technical data and service requirements, define the scope of field activities, and prepare the parts, tools, instrumentation, and testing equipment needed to complete customer work safely and on schedule.
• Inspect, instrument, test, and evaluate engines, propulsion systems, and related components, maintaining accurate engine, vessel, equipment, and service records.
• Provide customers and service personnel with technical assistance and practical instruction on the maintenance, safe operation, and shutdown of mtu equipment.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, service, and quality teams to support design improvements, resolve technical issues, and improve service manuals, bulletins, and other technical documentation.
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Basic Requirements:

• Two years of mechanical trade school education; or
• Associate’s degree in Engineering Science, Mechanical Technology, Diesel Technology, Marine Technology, or a related technical field; or
• At least two years of field-service experience involving mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• U.S. citizenship is required to support government contract activities.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of internal combustion engines, marine propulsion systems, instrumentation, electronic engine controls, and related mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, commission, or operate diesel engines, propulsion equipment, and associated components using mechanical, electrical, measurement, and testing tools.
• Experience with mtu engines and electronics, diesel engine component testing, machine‑shop equipment, fuels, coolants, lubricants, oils, forklift operation, or rigging activities involving loads up to one ton.
• Strong technical communication, customer service, organization, and documentation skills, including experience preparing detailed service reports, maintenance records, or service letters and using standard computer applications.

Mental & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull items weighing between 20 and 60 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, walk, lift, and use a keyboard or mouse as required to perform the position.
• Ability to work approximately 90% of the time in marine shipyards and vessel engine rooms and approximately 10% of the time in an office environment.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical equipment and in environments that may include elevated noise, fumes, dust, water, odors, gases, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule and extended hours while performing field-service assignments.

Benefits

• base pay and a discretionary bonus plan
• health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• a flexible spending account
• a health savings account
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• certain paid holidays
• paid parental and family care leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a long-term incentive plan

The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: October 21, 2026

Job Posting Date

02 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$33.08 - $49.63-Hourly

Location:

Alameda Office