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Position: Electrical Technician (Marine)

Job ID: 2786/3

Location: California, USA (plus worldwide travel)

Rate/Salary: Competitive DOE

Benefits: Travel allowance, accommodation when required, company benefits package

Type: Full-time, Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Electrical Technician (Marine)

Typically, this person will join an innovative marine technology company focused on high-performance electric propulsion. You’ll be responsible for installing, commissioning, and supporting electric and hybrid systems across a global customer base. This is a hands-on engineering role with a mix of electrical and mechanical tasks, as well as customer interaction and diagnostics.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity, pioneering sustainable marine power solutions.

Duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Technician (Marine)

Commission, install, and validate electric/hybrid propulsion systems on marine vessels

Manufacture custom wiring looms (LV and HV) from technical drawings

Assist with mechanical/electrical modifications and system upgrades

Troubleshoot and rectify electrical and mechanical faults in the field

Review CAN data and take logs for the software team

Produce clear documentation for assembly, installation, and troubleshooting

Support customer-facing events and global product demonstrations

Liaise with engineering teams remotely to resolve complex technical issues

Qualifications and requirements for the Service & Support Engineer:

Qualified in a relevant electrical or electronic engineering discipline

This would someone from a Marine, Aerospace or Automotive background

Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and installation skills

Hands-on experience working with 12/24VDC and high-voltage systems (e.g., 400VDC)

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

Experience with CAN systems and data analysis

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Full driving licence and valid passport

Desirable:

Previous experience in a marine environment

Boat-handling qualifications

Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role

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