Hands-On Marine Electronics Technician | Install & Repair

TopSide Marinas; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TopSide Marinas is seeking an Electronics Technician to diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems on boats, install marine electronics, and coordinate with customers for custom solutions. The role includes wiring, testing, and minor on-site woodworking as part of installations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of electrical repair/installation experience, knowledge of 12V and 110V systems, and familiarity with marine brands like Simrad, Garmin, and Raymarine.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in electrical repair and installation.
• High school diploma required.
• Ability to read, understand, and assess electrical wiring diagrams/schematics.
• Ability to use electrical test instruments.
• Must provide personal electrician tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair 110V gensets, 110/240V shore power, 12V and battery bank systems.
• Diagnose and repair electronic systems and verify with NMEA and ABYC standards.
• Install marine electronics such as radios, depth finders, GPS, autopilots, radar equipment.
• Install other non-electronic systems as necessary.
• Program and customize electronic systems with the customer.
• Wire routing and component installation for function and appearance.
• Identify potential work to the Electronics Supervisor.
• Perform minor woodworking on an as-needed basis with installation of equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on boat equipment.
• Boat rigging in seasonal demand.

Skills

Electrical repair

Wiring diagrams/schematics

Electrical test instruments

Teamwork

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Simrad

Garmin

Raymarine

NMEA

PLC–S (PLCs)

Allen Bradley

Job description

TopSide Marinas is seeking an Electronics Technician to diagnose and repair electrical and electronic systems on boats, install marine electronics, and coordinate with customers for custom solutions. The role includes wiring, testing, and minor on-site woodworking as part of installations.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of electrical repair/installation experience, knowledge of 12V and 110V systems, and familiarity with marine brands like Simrad, Garmin, and Raymarine.